When you think about chiropractic care, you probably associate it with back pain. However, chiropractors can treat many issues, including headaches. At South Florida Medical and Wellness Center in Davie, we offer treatment for chronic headaches and migraines.
request an appointmentCommon Causes of Headaches
One of the most common causes of headaches is tension in your neck or shoulders. Another common cause is impaired nervous system function due to spinal misalignment. Additionally, headache triggers can include stress, alcohol consumption, caffeine, poor posture, and prolonged sitting.
Chiropractic Headache Treatment
Your chiropractor can offer several treatments to help relieve the severity and frequency of your headaches. These include chiropractic adjustments, corrective exercises, and lifestyle changes.
Chiropractic Adjustment
Chiropractic adjustment can relieve headaches by correcting misalignments in your neck and spine. This allows your nervous system to function correctly, which can prevent headaches caused by nerve irritation. It also corrects spinal and cervical misalignments, which can trigger headaches and migraines. Misalignment is also a common cause of muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, which can cause tension headaches.
Corrective Exercises
Corrective exercises can also be beneficial for relieving headaches. Your chiropractor will determine which exercises are helpful and teach you how to do them. Then, you’ll continue to perform them at home. Corrective exercises can strengthen weak muscles, relieve muscle tension, and improve flexibility.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can also help relieve headaches and migraines. Massage can relieve muscle tension, improve blood flow, and encourage lymphatic flow. It also increases flexibility and provides stress relief. This means it can alleviate both physical tension and emotional stress, both of which can trigger headaches.
Lifestyle Changes
Your chiropractor may also recommend lifestyle changes to help you manage your headaches. These changes may include implementing an exercise regimen and limiting your screen time because prolonged sitting is closely linked to chronic headaches. Since stress is a common headache trigger, they may discuss stress management strategies with you as well.
Posture Correction
Poor posture often contributes to headaches. Chiropractic adjustment and corrective exercises can help with posture correction. Your chiropractor may also perform a postural screening and teach you how to stand and sit correctly. Other changes may include adjusting sleeping positions or pillows and modifying the height of your desk or computer screen.
Nutritional Advice
Nutritional changes can also help relieve your tension headaches and migraines. This may include consuming anti-inflammatory foods, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and taking nutritional supplements to support your health.
Get Headache Treatment at South Florida Medical and Wellness Center
If you frequently experience headaches or migraines in Davie, contact South Florida Medical and Wellness Center at (954) 252-3339. We offer headache and migraine treatments, including chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic massage, and corrective exercises.