Most people will suffer from headache pain at some point in their lives. Headaches can range from mild, dull aches to severe throbbing pain with nausea. The location and intensity of your headache are good indicators of the type of headache you have.

Tension headaches are the most common type and cause discomfort across the head, scalp, and neck. Because tension headaches are frequently caused by stress and back or neck pain, chiropractic care has been shown to help relieve these headaches. 

Some people get migraines, which are pounding headaches that can cause agonizing discomfort, nausea, and sensitivity to their surroundings. Migraines are frequently chronic, with pain lasting ranging from a few hours to a few days.

If you have a headache, you may reach for an over-the-counter painkiller. But did you know there's a more natural remedy for headache pain? Chiropractic care is an effective treatment for a variety of headaches. 

Monitto Chiropractic in Asheville, NC, uses ethical chiropractic adjustments to relieve headache discomfort. We'll work with you to determine the source of your headaches, and develop a chiropractic treatment that keeps you pain-free. 

Lifestyle Changes to Help Prevent Headaches

Monitto Chiropractic believes in a comprehensive approach to headache therapy, which includes determining the source of your pain. We'll work with you to understand your lifestyle in order to help you identify the source of your headaches. 

The following are some of the most common reasons for headache pain:

• Stress
• Long Hours at a Computer or Looking at Your Phone
• Caffeine Intake
• Certains Foods
• You Surroundings
• Insomnia

When we determine that one of these reasons is causing your headaches, we can work with you to make modest lifestyle changes to prevent these triggers. 

Furthermore, sitting in one position for an extended period of time is usually related to tension headaches and muscular stress, making you more prone to headaches. Prolonged periods of sitting in the same position can aggravate joints and cause muscular stress in your upper back. 

Overall, lifestyle changes combined with chiropractic adjustments can significantly differ in relieving chronic headache pain.

How Chiropractic Adjustment Helps with Headache Pain

According to the American Chiropractic Association, spinal manipulation is an effective headache treatment option for many patients. Whether you have migraines, tension headaches, or something else, chiropractic adjustments can help with chronic neck discomfort and reduce the number of headaches you have.

We adjust the position of your spine using spinal manipulation and Y-strap decompression to improve spinal function and relieve nervous system tension. This allows your body to function normally and lowers the likelihood of stress and tension building up, till headache pain starts. 

Whether you spend long hours commuting or working in an office, stress can occur in a variety of ways that cause headache pain. You can schedule an appointment at Monitto Chiropractic to help you relieve headaches caused by environmental factors and stress. Contact us today!