The Effects of Chiropractic on Headaches
By Debra Rodzinak
Patients who suffer from headaches may try many different forms of treatment to find relief. These treatments include drug therapy, chiropractic spinal manipulation therapy, and exercise. Many patients who are looking for relief for their chronic headaches want a natural way to relieve their pain without the use of drugs or surgery.
A controlled trial showed a connection between head and spinal manipulation, as reported earlier this year in The Spine Journal Online.
Spinal Manipulative Therapy Versus Massage Therapy
Patients who suffered from cervicogenic headaches were divided into two separate groups and studied for their overall pain relief after therapy. The first group received spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and the second group received light massage (LM) for their headaches.
Study Outcomes
Eighty patients who suffered with chronic cervicogenic headaches were studied. Their pain was rated on a common pain and disability scale along with the number of occurrences of headaches, and the amount of medication used to treat pain. The data was collected for 24 weeks.
Patients in the two different groups received treatment sessions for 8 to 16 weeks with treatments being performed once or twice per week. After all data was obtained and analyzed, the patients who received spinal manipulative therapies were found to have better pain relief results than those who received light massage.
Chiropractic Therapy
For patients who suffer from chronic headaches and are looking for pain relief, chiropractic therapy has been shown to be effective with pain relief without the use of drugs or surgery. If you are suffering from chronic headaches that have lasted for more than a month, come by The Joint to discuss treatment options with one of our highly qualified doctors of chiropractic.
The Joint has over 360 locations nationwide helping patients find relief from their pain from spinal misalignments. At The Joint, patients are in full control of their treatment plan. It’s on your terms—not ours. Our professionals work with patients to develop a natural path to wellness that does not involve drugs or surgery.
If you have suffered with headaches and are tired of taking endless drugs that only mask the pain, drop by The Joint to work with our expert team. A visit to The Joint is often less expensive than an insurance copay. For those who are busy and need immediate help, The Joint accepts walk-ins.
With no pesky insurance forms to fill out or appointment times to remember, finding relief for your chronic headaches is just a walk-in away. Drop by The Joint today and begin your path to wellness with a chiropractic adjustment.
To learn more about your health and wellness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic.