Headaches Articles

Headaches and Chiropractic Care

There are many different types of headaches with a multitude of symptoms. These symptoms include achy, throbbing, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, numbness, blinding, noise, light and/or odor sensitivity, and more. The cause of headaches can include genetics, stress or tension, environmental, behavioral, depression, and many more. Environmental Headaches Environmental factors can “trigger” the onset of

Is it a Migraine Headache?

There are MANY different types of headaches, of which migraines are a common type. This information may help you understand what type of headache you’re having. A unique feature of migraine headaches is that prior to the start of the headache, there is often a pre-headache “warning.” This is often

When and When Not to Worry About Headaches…

Most people in North Dallas will experience some form of headache during their lifetime. The good news is that most headaches are related, at least in part, to the neck or cervical spine (“cervicogenic headache”) and can be easily managed with chiropractic care. What Causes Headaches? Although the exact mechanism

Spinal Manipulation and Headaches

Cervicogenic headache describes headaches caused by issues in the neck and represents 18% of all reoccurring headaches. Spinal manipulation is an effective form of treatment chiropractors use to address mobility issues in the neck. Nevertheless, there remains little consensus on the appropriate dosage of spinal manipulation to achieve maximum benefits for cervicogenic headaches. In a 2018

Myofascial Trigger Points and Headaches

A myofascial trigger point is a tender ‘bump’ in the muscle that is most commonly detected by hand. For patients with migraine and tension-type headaches, TrPs are commonly found at the base of the skull, neck, and upper back. Chiropractors commonly perform manual techniques to the upper neck region and train their headache patients in identifying and self-managing TrPs located in the upper neck muscles.

The Neck and its Relationship to Headaches

Experts estimate that headaches affect half the population. Up to 25% of headaches start from the cervical spine or neck. These headaches are cervicogenic headaches (CGH). There are many studies that show the effectiveness of chiropractic management for CGH. It often involves a multi-modal treatment approach to address biomechanical dysfunction

What Is Occipital Neuralgia?

Occipital neuralgia (OccN) is a rare form of headache that affects about 3 in 100,000 people a year. OccN is different than other forms of headache and chiropractic treatment can be done to manage the condition. Occipital neuralgia headaches are characterized by a sharp, shooting pain that radiates into the

Neck Pain, Headaches, and Low Back Stability

Neck pain and stiffness are common complaints, and these problems can come and go chronically for years. Numerous studies suggest exercise and chiropractic care as two of the best approaches for gaining control over this disabling condition. The management of weak pelvic/low back stabilizing muscles can have significant benefits for

Cervical Traction for Neck Pain

Chiropractors often use other conservative therapies to reduce pain and improve function in patients with neck pain. With neck conditions involving herniated disks, radiating arm pain, strains, facet syndromes or sprains, and myofascial pain, cervical traction is one such option. As part of the initial new patient examination, a chiropractor

Manual Therapy Benefits Migraine & Headache Sufferer

This case study involved a 28-year-old female with headaches that combined features of both chronic migraines and cervicogenic headaches. A thorough examination revealed upper cervical joint fixation and poor cervical muscle control and endurance. Following six sessions of manual therapy to address these issues, the patient reported that her headaches