Headaches may be common – but they aren’t normal. If you’re tired of living with headaches, Dr. Keith Billstein at Motion Wellness Chiropractic and Anoka Andover Chiropractic in Princeton and Anoka, MN, offers natural, personalized headache relief.
Chiropractic Relief for Headaches
When you notice your head beginning to hurt, the first thing you do is likely go to the medicine cabinet for some OTC pain reliever. You probably don’t think too much about why you have the headache – you just want it gone. The next time the pain pops up, you carry out the same action.
The downside to this method is that you’re never really addressing the root of the headache. And taking medication over long periods can have adverse effects on your health. Below, Dr. Billstein and the team at Motion Wellness Chiropractic and Anoka Andover Chiropractic of Princeton and Anoka, MN, share how chiropractic care can offer natural and lasting headache relief.
Where Do Headaches Come From?
Any type of pain in the body is a sign. It’s your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. Unfortunately, there are many things that can lead to headaches, such as reactions to certain foods, stress, and even odors in your environment. Typically, though, these headaches are temporary.
When headaches occur regularly, the issue likely lies within your musculoskeletal system. A misalignment, herniated disc, compressed nerve, muscle tension, or other factor can be at the root. And when this is the case, the pain won’t go away until the issue is addressed.
How Chiropractors Treat Headaches
The first step in headache treatment is to uncover the underlying cause. This typically requires a combination of gathering information about your medical history, lifestyle factors, and any other symptoms, as well as a physical assessment. At times, it might include other diagnostic assessments.
Once the root is identified, the most effective combination of techniques is implemented. This may include but is not limited to the following.
- Chiropractic adjustments: Restoring alignment is critical, as many headaches stem from a misaligned vertebra.
- Chiropractic massage: Massage therapy can play an important role, as it helps relieve tension, restores range of motion, improves blood flow, and more – all of which can relieve your symptoms.
- Lifestyle adjustments: Many people suffer from headaches due to chronic poor posture or other daily habits. Chiropractors can recommend personalized changes you can make in your daily life to relieve and prevent headaches.
Experience natural and lasting headache relief by visiting Dr. Billstein at Motion Wellness Chiropractic and Anoka Andover Chiropractic. You can schedule an appointment at our Princeton location at (763) 213-5068 or our Anoka location at (763) 427-7122.