Headache pain can be unbearable. Chronic or severe headaches, such as migraines, can even interfere with your ability to get through your normal daily routine. When over-the-counter medications fail to provide relief, chiropractic treatments can help you manage your headaches. Dr. Gina Beech, the highly skilled chiropractor at Bethesda Back Center in Bethesda, MD, can treat your headaches using a variety of chiropractic methods.
Chiropractic Treatments for Headaches
We practice several chiropractic techniques at our office in Bethesda to help you manage headache pain. Helpful chiropractic treatments include manual therapy, electrical stimulation, rehabilitation, and lifestyle changes. These methods are especially effective for treating tension headaches, migraines, and cervicogenic or secondary headaches caused by neck pain and tension.
Manual therapy is one of the most commonly used methods for treating headaches, particularly those that result from neck pain and tension. It can also be effective for reducing the frequency and severity of migraine headaches. A primary purpose of manual therapy is to ensure the body is in proper alignment. This can be achieved through the manipulation of the spine, muscles, nerves, tissues, and ligaments.
Headaches can develop when the body is out of alignment. Problems associated with alignment issues, such as muscle tension and pinched nerves, can trigger headaches. These headaches can be prevented through manual therapy that targets the muscles, ligaments, and tissues in the neck and along the spine. Manual therapy is also helpful for improving joint mobility, reducing swelling, and increasing food flow, all of which can help reduce headaches.
Another effective way of managing headaches is to implement lifestyle changes, such as utilizing ergonomic equipment to improve posture. Better posture helps with body alignment and can reduce tension and inflammation, which can minimize the severity and frequency of headaches. Our experienced chiropractor can explain the different treatment options that are available and recommend the right ones for your type of headaches.
Chiropractic methods and techniques are a safe and effective way to treat headaches without medicine. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Beech to discuss treatment options for managing your headaches by calling Bethesda Back Center in Bethesda, MD, at (301) 897-8500.