If headaches are a constant part of your life, Dr. Kyle Roesler at Back & Neck Care Center of Olivette in Olivette, MO, offers customized, natural care to bring you lasting relief.
Headaches and Chiropractic Relief
Headache pain is so common that most people think of it as normal, but this is not true. The human body is not intended to be in pain. If pain is present, it means that something is wrong within the body. Below, Dr. Roesler and the team at Back & Neck Care Center of Olivette in Olivette, MO, share some of the most common causes of headaches and how chiropractic care can help.
Common Causes of Headache Pain
If you experience occasional headache pain, chances are that it’s a reaction to a stressful day, something you’ve eaten, being in a loud environment, or even dehydration. In such cases, the pain typically goes away after some rest or drinking water.
Chronic headache pain is a bit different. Generally, it means that something is off, which is often an issue such as:
- Misalignment
- Disc and nerve compression
- Chronic tension
- Impaired blood flow
In these cases, the root cause of the pain must be addressed in order to achieve lasting relief.
Treating Headache Pain with Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care takes a holistic and natural approach to treating pain. It requires beginning with a thorough evaluation of your musculoskeletal system, symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. This allows your chiropractor to get a full understanding of the underlying cause, how it impacts your life, and how your daily habits contribute to your pain.
The next step is to develop a customized care plan to address the root cause and each factor involved. Generally, treatment includes chiropractic adjustments. Adjusting is a technique that restores alignment to the neck and spine, which takes pressure off the nerves, muscles, and discs. Decompression therapy may also be used to address disc and nerve compression.
Soft tissue techniques, such as massage therapy, are also utilized. These help relieve tension and trigger points, which may play a role in your headache pain.
Therapeutic exercises may be utilized to stretch tense areas and strengthen support muscles in the neck and back. Lifestyle adjustments may also be recommended, especially if poor posture, heavy lifting, sleep position, or similar factors contribute to your pain.
Find personalized and lasting relief from chronic headaches with the help of Dr. Roesler and the team at Back & Neck Care Center of Olivette in Olivette, MO. Call (314) 432-2220 to schedule an appointment today.