Relieve Headaches and Migranes with Community Chiropractic in Fulton, NY
Are you tired of being sidelined by debilitating headaches or migranes? At Community Chiropractic, we're here to help you reclaim your life and bid farewell to discomfort. Our specialized chiropractic care can provide the relief you need to get back to enjoying the activities you love.
Are You Struggling with Headaches & Migraines?
Experience the video below to understand the formation of headache pain.
Headache Pain: A Common Dilemma
Headaches are not just discomforting; they affect more than half of the population. A considerable number of individuals enduring headaches do so due to issues in the neck, categorized as "cervicogenic headaches." Typically, these headaches stem from limited movement in the joints of the upper cervical spine. Ordinarily, each neck joint moves freely and independently.
However, restrictions in the upper cervical spine can initiate a painful cycle of stiffness, muscle tension, and joint inflammation. This often leads to heightened irritation and sensitivity in the nerves connecting from your neck to the back of your head.
Understanding the Causes of Cervicogenic Headaches
Cervicogenic headaches typically manifest more prominently on one side of the head, but they can occur bilaterally. Pain tends to concentrate at the base of the skull before radiating towards the top of the head and sometimes over the eyes. In rarer instances, the pain might extend into the arm.
These headache episodes can persist for hours to days, characterized by ongoing but fluctuating pain described as "deep." Additionally, individuals may experience chronic neck tenderness and stiffness.
Recognizing Headache Symptoms
Various triggers can induce cervicogenic headache symptoms, with awkward movements and postures being common culprits. The condition often arises following trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident or previous concussion.
Primarily affecting middle-aged adults, cervicogenic headaches disproportionately impact women, with a prevalence ratio of four to one. Poor posture, including a "slouched" or "forward head" position, can also contribute to this condition.
Knowing When to Seek Help for Your Headaches
Are your headaches worsening over time? If you experience a sudden onset of severe headaches, new or unfamiliar headache patterns, or significant neck stiffness, along with other symptoms like rash, numbness or tingling on your face, dizziness, difficulty speaking or swallowing, nausea, or fever, it's crucial to seek immediate medical attention.
At-Home Remedies for Headaches
Dehydration can exacerbate cervicogenic headaches. Ensure you drink 6-8 glasses of water daily, increasing intake during hot weather or after sweating. Since cervicogenic headaches result from mechanical issues, medications often prove ineffective. Fortunately, we offer several tools to address this problem.
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