Monday, August 18, 2014

How Bakersfield Tension Headaches Find Relief With Chiropractic

By John Davis


Living a stress-free life is nearly impossible. Stress is not unique to modern culture or an urban environment, and constant exposure to threatening situations or imminent dangers triggers human physical responses. Headaches resulting from tension are common, and a Bakersfield CA chiropractor offers a different method of eliminating the discomfort.

Most people understand the penalties for smoking or drinking excessively, but do not expect to suffer the same consequences for simply working or managing a home and family. When pain compromises the ability to perform, there may be additional physical issues. Headaches may seem normal, but the disruption and discomfort they cause are not.

When people feel threatened, they become tense. The accompanying adrenaline rush can be a life-saver, but must be hidden or sublimated at work, where it is considered an indicator of weakness. Doing so requires a concerted effort, resulting in a tense or rigid neck posture and soreness, pulsating head pain, and even nausea.

Over-the-counter medications help, but may lose their potency when used daily. They are known to play a part in certain heart and liver problems, and mask symptoms rather than eliminating triggers, which often include environmental chemicals or foods. For some people, the skeletal structure itself becomes the underlying issue.

Chiropractic practitioners base their philosophy on the proper alignment of the bones of the spine, which directly affects the nerve network inside. Long-term exposure to stress and other physical issues, including trauma, can cause lasting structural irregularities, decreased nerve function, and subsequent chronic head and neck pain.

Spinal adjustments are not a panacea, but are often helpful when aerobic exercise, a healthy diet, and a mentally positive attitude do not eliminate chronic headaches that arise from tension. For those tired of relying on costly medications, a visit to a chiropractic center becomes the first step towards daily living free from needless pain.




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