There is no such thing as a normal headache. Yes, headaches are quite common, but it’s definitely important to understand the difference, and make the distinction between “normal” and “common”. At Aspire Chiropractic in Hurst, we have been blessed to help people of all ages reach their full health potential. We have seen young children through elderly adults experience tremendous improvement in their headache symptoms.
So, let’s dig in a little deeper and discuss headache causes from a structural/chiropractic standpoint and how removing nervous system interference actually can help your body heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. According to the “Canadian Family Physician”, “Over 70% of all headaches arise from problems with the cervical spine and its related structures”. Thus, we can conclude that the majority of headaches stem from a structural component. In my office, I find it very uncommon to read a health history where a person has marked headaches as a complaint and not find the presence of subluxation either through palpation or x-ray.
In what appears a common theme of my blogs, it’s important to recognize the importance and vital importance of nerve flow. I’ll say it again….nerve flow! This is life! In regards to headaches, when there is dysfunction, most commonly in the cervical spine, the resulting interference is literally decreasing the signals to the corresponding tissue. This dysfunction can often result in a symptom, in this particular case…headaches.
Now, if we look at the basic treatment options that we are presented with in the U.S. for headaches, among the most common has to be the use of Ibuprofen, Tylenol, and Aspirin. So, the next question ultimately shifts to, “Do any of the above mentioned treatments address the structural component or the actual cause of the problem”? Will any amount of pills remove the pressure and stress from the nervous system? The answer is an obvious, “No”!
Get to the cause of the problem. Have your spine checked today by a skilled, specific, principled chiropractor. Dr. Taylor at Aspire Chiropractic in Hurst, TX is your go to source for health and chiropractic care. Please contact us today with any questions!