Dr. Ressler, chiropractor in Oviedo, FL treats headaches and migraines without twisting or cracking of the neck.
Are you suffering from tension headaches and migraines? Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center's patients get relief from a headache immediately or within 30 minutes of getting an adjustment with Dr. Ressler. You may find yourself asking how this is possible. First, we need to address the causes of headaches. There are several factors that can contribute to a headache or a migraine.
Some common causes are:
- Stress
- Lack of sleep
- Repetitive stress of the neck or upper back (working at a desk)
- Tension
- Misaligned vertebrae of the neck or upper back
- Undiagnosed/untreated whiplash from an auto accident
- Weather changes
- Food or drink
Unlike migraines, most tension headaches are caused from a misalignment of the vertebrae in your upper back and/or neck. When a joint or vertebrae is out of proper position, it presses against nerve endings that come off the spine. These nerves go to the muscles that attach to the spine. This causes inflammation/irritation and muscle tightness which can cause pain in your neck, shoulders, and upper back. Therefore, nerve compression is responsible for the pain associated with tension headaches. Trigger points may also be to blame for producing headache pain. Trigger points occur when muscles are tight for long periods of time. The muscles then began to shorten and create knots or “trigger points.”
A chiropractic adjustment returns the misaligned vertebra/bone back into normal position which will relax the tight muscles and irritated nerves. Thus, removing pain associated with a headache.
To determine the source of your headache, your Oviedo chiropractor, Dr. Ressler conducts an extensive orthopedic and musculoskeletal evaluation. This is to determine what type of headaches you are experiencing and customize the treatment, to get you the best results. Dr. Ressler uses the activator method to adjust the neck and upper back. The “activator” is a special spring-loaded instrument that corrects the exact vertebrae/bone out of alignment. It involves no twisting or cracking of the neck. In addition to the activator method, Dr. Ressler, your chiropractor in Oviedo uses a massage technique called “trigger point therapy” to treat headaches. Trigger point therapy releases trigger points embedded in the muscles of the upper back, neck, and base of the skull. This release will relax the knotted muscles to restore your range of motion. Once trigger points have been removed, your headache pain will begin to dissolve.
Do you suffer from migraines? Rest assured that the activator technique and trigger point therapy can also alleviate migraines! Dr. Ressler, Oviedo chiropractor tells his patients that “with regular chiropractic maintenance you can relieve pain and reduce the reoccurrence of migraines.” In fact, adjustments can either stop a migraine from forming or if you are already experiencing one, can cut the time in half.
If you have been searching for headache pain relief, then Oviedo Injury & Wellness Center is the full-service clinic for you. Get relief immediately or within 30 minutes of an adjustment with Oviedo’s premiere Chiropractor, Dr. Ressler’s activator technique! Call 407-977-5005 and schedule your appointment today. Oviedo Injury & Wellness Center has late evening hours till 7 p.m. and can get you in on the same day.