Can Chiropractic Help Headaches?
posted: May 31, 2018.
I am often asked if chiropractic treatment can give relief of headache pain. I have treated many patients with headache pain and have helped many with relief, if not management, of the headache patterns. There are many causes of headache. If the headache is related to biomechanical dysfunction, that is, fixation of the cervical spinal segments resulting in muscle spasm and ligamentous stress, then the headaches are referred to as "cervicogenic" in nature. Chiropractic care is quite helpful with cervicogenic headaches. Keep in mind though that headaches can be related to daily stress, diet, fatigue, hormonal changes and posture to name a few underlying causes. Also, organic causes such as illness or disease, can also not be ruled out. However, a detailed chiropractic examination can help to delineate the cause and proper management of the headaches.