Chiropractic Care for Headaches
Headache pain is so common that we often think of it as just a part of life. We think it’s normal to have a headache, and it’s just something we have to deal with.
No pain, including headache pain, is normal – it’s quite the opposite. It means that something is not normal in the body and should be addressed. Sometimes, this something is as simple as being tired or staring at a computer screen for hours.
However, if the headache pain is constant or does not go away after some rest, there is something else at play. Often, it’s the result of an injury or issue in the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Jonathan Vitale and the team at Mon Valley Chiropractic Center of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township, and Plum, PA, share some of the causes of headaches and how chiropractic care can help below.
Musculoskeletal Causes of Headache Pain
Your back and neck are made up of many different components. You have several bones with discs sitting in between each for cushioning and shock absorption. Muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues are present to support your movements and your spine. And inside the spinal column sits the spinal cord from which nerves branch out.
When a bone or a disc shifts out of its proper place, it can put stress on the muscles and soft tissues. It can also lead to a compressed nerve. These issues can lead to various problems, including a chain reaction of tight tissues pulling on each other, resulting in a tension headache, or pain traveling along a pinched nerve and into the head.
Natural Headache Relief
Chiropractic care provides a very effective avenue for natural and lasting relief from headache pain. The first step is to uncover the root issue that is causing your pain by discussing your symptoms and lifestyle factors, as well as assessing your musculoskeletal system. After the root is determined, techniques such as the following can be combined to correct that root and relieve any resulting symptoms.
- Adjustments for restoring alignment to the neck and spine
- Trigger point therapy to relieve tender knots that press against nerves and muscles
- Therapeutic ultrasound to relieve tension in the deep layers of tissues
- Lifestyle and nutritional guidance to address unhealthy habits that may be contributing to your headache pain
Find freedom from chronic headaches with the help of Dr. Vitale at Mon Valley Chiropractic Center of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township, and Plum, PA. Call (724) 379-6161 to schedule an appointment today.