Ever hear the expression “He’s a pill?”
That doesn’t connote a good thing. That’s because pills aren’t really all they are cracked up to be. Unfortunately, the most common headache treatment is pain relief pills. The problem with these pills is that too many people take them for too many years.
In the long run, these pills create more suffering through their side effects. Also, because they do not correct the underlying cause of the headaches. Instead, they allow the condition to grow silently. Pills work by hurting and numbing your nervous system so that the pain doesn’t register.
Yes, pills provide a temporary relief but they do not fix the underlying cause of the headache. Pills can damage your health in the long run. Don’t take our word for it. Read the side effects on that package before you open the bottle.
Why can’t these pills “fix” your headache?
Studies show that up to 95% of all headaches, including tension headaches, cluster headaches and migraines headaches originate in the structures of your neck.
Chiropractic looks at the relationship between the spine and the function of the nervous system. Poor posture, endless hours in front of a computer, previous falls and motor vehicle accidents can all damage the spinal joints of the neck.
When the spinal joints in the neck are not functioning properly (referred to as a subluxation), many important structures in the area are compromised. Muscles become weak, blood flow to the head is often affected and most importantly, nerves become irritated.
Nerve interference in the area of the neck causes referred pain to the head, around the eyes, and to the temples. The result is a headache. Migraines tend to be more severe and are accompanied by visual aura and disturbance, nausea, vomiting, numbness and irritability.
So, if pills can’t help your migraine problem, what can?
Numerous studies have shown that the frequency of tension headaches and the need for medication were reduced through chiropractic care. Relief of nausea and dizziness, often experienced by headache sufferers, was also reported after chiropractic adjustments. In our office, we have had many patients find headache and migraine relief through chiropractic care.
Check out Nancy and Sandra’s testimonial for more information on headaches and chiropractic.
