WHAT CAUSES HEADACHES?
Headaches often begin in your spine. Poor posture or injury can force your spinal vertebrae out of alignment, pressuring nerves and blood vessels. When nerves send painful signals to surrounding neck muscles, those muscles tighten up and a headache may begin. Other headache triggers include stress, caffeine, smoking, allergies, alcohol, some diseases, and nutritional deficiencies. Physical, orthopedic, and neurological tests can reveal the condition of your spine. Static and motion palpation tests check for factors related to headaches, such as stiffness, pain, swelling, and restricted range of motion. Based on the examination and findings, we can recommend an individualized treatment program for your neck or spine to help reduce the frequency and intensity of your headaches. If needed we will also consult with other medical specialists about your condition. After locating any misaligned vertebrae in your neck or spine, Dr. Esarco will manually apply gentle pressure and reposition the vertebrae. This adjustment can help ease your headaches by restoring alignment, improving mobility, and relieving pain and stiffness. The doctor may recommend other types of treatment to decrease muscle tension and swelling and increase your circulation. These treatments may include moist heat, ice packs, trigger point therapy, or traction.
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