Headaches

A common source of headaches is a misalignment of the upper part of the spine; the neck. Injuries, stress, poor posture create problems with the way the joints and muscles move. This affects the nerves, slowly building more and more tension in the neck until headaches result.  For example, one study of 6,000 long-term headache sufferers (suffering between 2 to 25 years) revealed that neck damage (e.g.: whiplash, falls, etc) was the most important factor attributed to the cause of headaches and furthermore should be suspected in every nonspecific case of headache.1

Chiropractors analyse the spine for these mechanical problems (called a subluxation).  This gives the chiropractic client a good indication of whether the spine is a likely factor in their headaches or not.  Even without a subluxation (misaligned vertebrae) producing headaches, it is important to have the spine/neck functioning as near normal as possible as the nerves going through your neck have vital jobs to do such as ensuring the body runs itself properly.  A subluxation in the neck (cervical spine) can create problems with blood flow to the brain which can often result in poor concentration, tiredness and “fogginess” in the head.   The nerves in your neck being painful are not there only role, but merely a symptom to draw your attention to an underlying cause.

If no subluxations are present then it isn’t a Chiropractic case and the Chiropractic doctor will refer you to the appropriate specialist.