Chiropractic care for headaches
You might wonder if chiropractic care for headaches is a good idea. Let's first explain that only certain types of headaches can be caused by neck, shoulder or jaw tension.
Chiropractic care for headaches - The basics
There are many different types of headaches that people can suffer from.
From migraines, to cluster headaches, to the basic ice-cream-headache. But the most common form of headache is the tension type or cervicogenic headache.
These are the ones that come from your neck and shoulders. They’re usually from tight muscles or stiff joints, or even your jaw can cause these headaches.
Now the good thing is, that they’re the easiest to be treated. If anyone who has these types of headaches they know how disruptive they can be. So it’s always good to get a good idea and find out what’s going on and get them treated.
And here at Burswood Health we have a special interest in diagnoses and treatment of these types of headaches.
Headaches caused by neck, shoulder or jaw tension: the chiropractor approach
Often, you will hear that pain killers are the only way to get rid of headaches, or at least it will be suggested to you as the only option. Quite often, at Burswood Health chiropractic clinic we are able to help people with chiropractic care for headaches that are linked to a neck or a shoulder problem. The first step is obviously to find out what causes your specific type of headaches and that's why we start with a diagnose.