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Headache & Migraine
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Headaches are very common, and there are many different types and causes; people
often suffer from more than one type.
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If you suffer from stress through worry, overwork or anxiety, a tension headache
arising from muscle tension in your neck and shoulders may often be the result.
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Even more debilitating are migraines - severe headaches which can last for several
days, and may also be accompanied by dizziness, nausea, irritability, and vision
disturbances. Some forms of migraine appear to stem from nerve stress in the vertebrae
of the neck or may, again, be triggered by muscle tension.
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Your chiropractor is trained to diagnose the cause of your headache, and treat
you accordingly, or refer you elsewhere if appropriate. Treatment involves specific
adjustments, particularly to the neck and upper back, and, particularly for tension
headaches, soft tissue massage. This may also reduce the frequency or severity of some
forms of migraine and allows the body to return to normal function and bring lasting
relief. You may also be given an appropriate rehabilitation and maintenance plan to
prevent a recurrence of the problem.
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