Conditions
Headaches & Migraine
Headaches are a very common health complaint, with most people experiencing them at some point in their life. Migraine headaches occur in 15% of the UK population, and episodic tension-type headaches affect 80% of people at some time. They can have a significant impact when they are present and be very disruptive to people’s lives. Despite this, headaches are underestimated, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. Chiropractors can assess and treat the most common types of headaches, providing relief from symptoms and prevention of future episodes. Although it is a common condition chiropractors treat, many people are unaware that chiropractic management is an effective and efficient approach for the management of headaches.
Causes
Joints and muscles in the neck and jaw have been shown to be contributing factors in both tension-type headaches and migraines. Other contributing factors to these headaches include muscle imbalances, postural issues, physical trauma such as whiplash, stress, poor sleep, dietary factors, and dehydration, among many others. Another frequent type of headache that chiropractors treat is cervicogenic headache, which is where structures in the neck are the specific source of the symptoms.
- Exercise Prescription: Customised exercises to help relieve pain and prevent future headaches.
- Acupuncture/Dry Needling: These techniques can be used to relax muscles and enhance an overall calming effect in the body to reduce and prevent headaches.
- Lifestyle Modifications: Strategies to address lifestyle factors contributing to your headaches, such as improving sleep quality and managing stress.
We will work with you to identify any lifestyle and other contributing factors and help address them with specific strategies and techniques to reduce their impact on your headaches.
How We Can Help
At our clinic, we provide a comprehensive approach to treating headaches and migraines, combining education, exercise, and manual therapies. This holistic approach is designed to address the specific causes of your headaches and help alleviate them.
After a thorough assessment and examination, we can help diagnose the type of headache you have and provide specific advice related to your headache type. Our treatment plan may include:
- Manual Therapy: Techniques such as joint manipulation to reduce stiffness and soft tissue techniques for the muscles in the head, neck, jaw, and face to relieve tightness and tension.
Call the clinic on 01476 501301 to book an appointment. Alternatively you can book online here