Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Peabody, MA Headache Pain Alleviated Naturally With Chiropractic Care Involving Gentle Adjustments Of The Spine

By Donna Beley


There are many different types of headaches that individuals suffer from. Some are due to tension. For example, from working at a computer each day. Others are migraines, a severe type that causes severe pain and nausea. There is help available at Peabody Chiropractic, that does not require the use of medication.

A tight feeling or dull ache behind the eyes is caused by the tension headache. A subluxation, or misalignment of small bones that make up the spine is a known cause. A series of spinal adjustments can correct the subluxation, thereby reducing the intensity of pain.

Subluxation is a chiropractic term for a misalignment of the spinal vertebrae. These are the small, hollow bones that comprise the spinal column. They can be misaligned in a variety of ways, including an automobile crash.

Headaches may be short-lived, but frequent. Alternatively, one might last for days. They also differ in origin and intensity.

First, the chiropractor will assess the condition of the individual. A question and answer discussion will determine if certain foods trigger the headaches. Migraines are noted for being triggered by foods, smells and environmental conditions.

It starts when there is a constriction of blood vessels in the brain. That is followed by a rapid dilation of those blood vessels. Although researchers find the rapid dilation to cause the migraine, they are uncertain about what causes the original constriction.

The spine will be examined, both visually and by palpating it. An x-ray of the neck is commonly used to aid the evaluation. When that, and a health history is completed, a plan for care can be formulated.

The chiropractor performs a series of spinal adjustment to reduce the pain of both types of headaches. Professional advice regarding foods that may be triggers is given. Chocolates, cheeses and any meats containing nitrites are suspect.

Research proves that pain is alleviated by the administration of spinal adjustments. Most clients return periodically to maintain freedom from headaches. Follow-up care at regular intervals can maintain the healthy condition of the spine.




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