Four Ways to Naturally Treat Tension Headaches
Statistically speaking according to Ihateheadaches.org, “More people complain about headaches than any other medical ailment.” (https://www.ihateheadaches.org/headache-statistics)
Tension headaches are the most common type of headaches. Approximately 80 to 90 percent of people will experience a tension headache at some point. Tension headaches are typically caused by misaligned vertebrae in the neck or upper back. This is because a joint or vertebrae that is out of proper position compresses the nerve endings in the spine. Compressed nerves become inflamed and irritated. Pain and muscle spasms which limit your range of motion in your neck, shoulders, and upper back are common symptoms of nerve compression. Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center is an injury clinic devoted to teaching our patients the most innovative and natural ways to combat pain. Oviedo injury doctor/chiropractor, Dr. Ressler has over 21 years of experience alleviating pain and treating headaches. Here are four all-natural ways to treat a tension headache.
Chiropractic Care
Oviedo’s injury chiropractor, Dr. Ressler will first perform an extensive orthopedic and musculoskeletal evaluation to identify the source of your headache. He will also determine what type of headache you are experiencing. 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 out of alignment. It involves no twisting or cracking of the neck. This gentle and effective chiropractic technique works wonders to relieve the pain associated with tension headaches. The activator method can also prevent a tension headache from reoccurring. When the joints are returned to the proper position future headaches will be reduced or eliminated. In fact, Oviedo’s top chiropractor tells patients that, “adjustments can either stop a headache from occurring or can cut the time you experience one in half with quick treatment.”
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is also a great all-natural remedy for tension headaches. Misaligned vertebrae are not the only cause of headaches. Trigger points located in the base of the skull, neck or upper back may also be to blame. Trigger points occur from muscle tension or when muscles are tight for an extended period of time. Tight muscles become tense and shorten, creating knots known as “trigger points.” Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center offers a specific massage technique called “trigger point therapy” to address headache pain. Our board-certified therapists are highly trained to locate trigger points that are the source of a headache. OIWC’s trigger point therapy releases the knots or trigger points embedded in the muscles of the upper back, neck, and base of the skull. Once the trigger points have been released the muscles will relax. Alleviating the muscles tension also alleviates your headache pain. Every massage at Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center is tailored to a patient’s specific needs.
Ice Pack
Using an ice pack is another effective option to alleviate headache pain. Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center is fully stocked with specialized ice packs that stay flexible and pliable even when frozen. Dr. Ressler, Oviedo chiropractor tells patients to “wrap the ice pack in a paper towel to protect your skin. Then place it over your forehead or on the back of your neck for 10-15 minutes.” The cold from the ice pack can constrict the blood vessels and help reduce pain.
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Stay Hydrated
Dehydration can not only cause a headache; it may make one more severe. The number one way to stay hydrated is drinking water. Drinking throughout the day gives your body a continues supply of fluids and will help you avoid dehydration. Make sure to consume at least sixty-four ounces of water per day.
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DID YOU KNOW THAT AUTO ACCIDENT INJURIES LIKE WHIPLASH CAN CAUSE HEADACHES???
Car accidents usually lead to some form of whiplash even if there is no damage to your vehicle. Whiplash is when your head whips backward and then forward from the impact of an auto accident. Symptoms from whiplash range from severe pain to little or no pain at all. Actually, a whiplash injury may cause you to have headaches with no other symptoms. If you have been involved in an auto accident, you may not realize that you have been injured. Just because you don’t experience immediate pain does not mean you haven’t been injured. In fact, you may not experience pain for several days or even weeks. Florida law requires that you be evaluated by a chiropractor or medical doctor within 14 days of your accident. If you do not receive an evaluation within that timeline, you will lose all your medical insurance benefits related to the auto accident. Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center stays open until 7 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Tuesday and Thursday until 1 pm) so you can get the auto accident injury recovery you need. Our knowledgeable staff are here to help you with every step of your injury recovery. Even if you don’t feel any pain and that you have not been injured, it’s not worth the risk of losing all of your medical benefits! Looking for “car accident treatment near me?” Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center is the auto accident injury clinic near you and here for you!
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