Chiropractic & Headaches

It is reported that perhaps as many as 28 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Of these individuals, 4.5 million are having multiple headaches each month. All too often many headache sufferers are unsure as to what is causing their headaches and subsequently are left confused about how to properly treat the problem.

It is often confusing because the true cause of headaches can be multi-factorial. The initial event that initiates a headache is often referred to as a "trigger". Identifying those key triggers can often be of significant help in reducing or eliminating headaches. Of course once identified, this does assume that one is willing to take the necessary steps toward prevention. For example, some individuals may notice that changes in sleep patterns leave them more susceptible to increased migraine attacks. Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule of 7-8 hours each night may be all these individuals need to keep their headaches under control. Others may find that stress, high blood pressure, the use of prescription or over-the-counter medications, hormonal imbalances, dehydration, increased caffeine, tobacco or alcohol use, or musculoskeletal injury to be the root cause of their headache symptoms. Less commonly, headaches can be attributed to more severe conditions such brain tumors or aneurysms which would require immediate medical attention.

Chiropractic doctors are specifically interested in those causes of headaches which can be alleviated through either chiropractic adjustments or by helping patients to make healthy and informed lifestyle decisions. Through a comprehensive evaluation by a chiropractor, it can be determined if your case is one that would likely see favorable results through chiropractic and wellness care. Even if they occurred years ago, automobile accidents, sports injuries, or injuries of repetitive nature that can occur at work or at home can leave the spine misaligned in a way that can predispose you for headaches.

If you or someone you know frequently suffers from headaches, I encourage you to have them contact our office at (618) 288-7991 to schedule a complete chiropractic physical examination. If you have someone in mind who perhaps doesn't live in this area, we can also be of assistance in helping them find an excellent chiropractic doctor near their hometown.

Yours In Health,

Dr. Barry

For more information about our office, visit online at www.SpineSmart.com

Dr. Barry DeLassus
Southern Illinois Chiropractic Center, Ltd.
2-B Professional Park Drive
Maryville, IL 62062

Phone: (618) 288-7991
Fax: (618) 288-7901
Email: doctorbarry@SpineSmart.com