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What's Causing That Headache?
We all get headaches at one time or another, but figuring
out why we're suffering or
how to get rid of them isn't always easy. Millions of Americans
take daily or near-daily
doses of pain relief medications to combat headaches, often providing
only temporary
relief and causing a variety of unpleasant side effects.
A number of clinical studies note the effectiveness of chiropractic
manipulation in
relieving headache symptoms, an observation confirmed by a recent
literature review
that provided evidence of a potential spinal cord connection.
Specifically, the authors'
search of previous research revealed that dysfunction in the
upper part of the cervical
spine has the potential to create cranial pain -- headaches.
Evidence points to a variety of possible causes of headache
pain, including stress,
muscle tension, nutritional deficiencies, and hormonal imbalances,
but most headache
sufferers turn to over-the-counter drugs as their only form of
relief. You don't have
to be one of the millions dependent on pain medications. If you
suffer from headaches,
schedule a comprehensive evaluation with your doctor of chiropractic.
If neck and spine
dysfunction is causing your pain, regular adjustments might be
an effective solution.
Alix ME, Bates DK. A proposed etiology of cervicogenic headache:
the neurophysiological
basis and anatomic relationship between the dura mater and the
rectus posterior capitis
minor muscle. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics,
Oct. 1999: Vol.
22, No. 8, pp534-39.
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