If headaches are disrupting your daily life, lasting for days, or recurring frequently, it may be time to consider alternatives beyond over-the-counter pain relief.
Pamela V. Ford, DC, and our team at Serenity Chiropractic & Family Wellness Center in Carrollton, Texas, specialize in all-natural, holistic approaches to headache relief that address the underlying cause of your pain.
Here’s our professional insight about when to seek care for chronic headaches and how chiropractic care offers a natural, long-term solution.
Chronic headaches are defined as headaches occurring 15 or more days per month, lasting for three months or longer. They can take various forms, ranging from tension-type headaches and migraines to cervicogenic headaches, which originate from the neck.
However, our team at Serenity Chiropractic & Family Wellness Center recommends that headaches that interfere with your daily routine deserve attention, whether they’re chronic or not.
It might be time to schedule an appointment when:
If you’re dealing with frequent headaches, especially if they occur more than twice a week, it could be a sign of an underlying spinal or muscular issue.
Dr. Ford can evaluate spinal misalignments that may contribute to your head pain.
Tension headaches, the most common type, are often related to stress and muscle tightness in the neck and shoulders.
Chiropractic care includes spinal adjustments and soft tissue therapy to relieve this tension and reduce the frequency and intensity of these headaches.
Do your headaches begin in your neck and radiate into the back of the head and forward? You could be experiencing cervicogenic headaches.
This type of headache is often caused by restricted movement in the cervical spine and may be accompanied by one-sided shoulder pain.
Chiropractors are trained to treat cervicogenic headaches with precise neck adjustments and targeted mobility exercises.
If you've tried medication or other treatments without significant improvement, chiropractic care offers a drug-free alternative. Many people find headache relief after addressing the spinal or postural issues contributing to their symptoms.
Modern lifestyles often involve long hours at a desk or hunched over a phone, leading to “tech neck.” This poor posture can strain the spine and muscles, triggering chronic headaches. A chiropractor can correct posture-related issues and help restore spinal balance.
A significant component of chiropractic care is that it offers a natural, drug-free way to manage headaches. It essentially focuses on your body’s natural ability to heal.
If you're seeking an alternative to long-term medication use, chiropractic care may be the solution you’re looking for.
We offer treatments tailored to your needs at Serenity Chiropractic & Family Wellness Center. Thus, every case is different.
However, your first visit typically includes a health history and headache assessment, physical exam, and possibly spinal X-rays.
Dr. Ford then develops a personalized treatment plan that may include:
Many patients experience relief within a few visits, although long-term improvement often requires consistent care and awareness of proper posture.
Schedule a visit with Dr. Ford at Serenity Chiropractic & Family Wellness Center today. Call the office or book a consultation online.
