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Why Your Headache Might Begin in Your Back

By Genevieve Cunningham

Headaches are definitely something that absolutely no one wants to deal with. They generally come out of the blue, and getting rid of them is a chore that is oftentimes consuming and unsuccessful. If the headache pain is bad enough, it can even hinder everyday life. But, headaches are also difficult to understand, which is why finding appropriate remedies is often challenging. Because of the changing nature of this sort of pain, it’s tough to find a cure-all approach. If you are a headache sufferer, take a look at how one type of headache may actually start in your back, followed by what you can do about it.

The Head-Spine Connection

Even if you’ve never really thought about it before, it’s probably fairly easy to see the connection between these two parts of the body. The spine spans the entire length of the back and neck, and the head rests directly on top. Because they are so closely and intricately linked, the health of the spine often directly affects the health of the head, as well.

Where Headaches Begin

Not all headaches begin in the spine. Some are triggered by other factors such as strong lights or distinct smells. And yet there are a great many that begin because of misalignments of the vertebrae of the spine. These misalignments happen for all sorts of reasons and bring about a wide variety of symptoms. Pain in the back and neck are among them, along with excessive tension and pressure. When this tension builds with no escape, it can escalate upwards until it causes pressure in the head … also known as a headache.

Solutions and Remedies

If you suffer from headaches, no matter their source, a quick and easy remedy is to take an over-the-counter pain reliever. For some types of headaches, this is all that is required. But keep in mind that this does not solve the problem, and instead masks the symptom of pain. Without further treatment, your headache will likely come back. If you would like to stop headaches before they start, try getting chiropractic care.

Chiropractors may be able search for these misalignments, correct them, and alleviate both pain and future headaches. If your headaches begin with pressure or poor health in the spine, chiropractic care is the perfect solution.

If you would like to try chiropractic care, check out The Joint Chiropractic. At The Joint, getting care is easier than ever. Just use their walk-in visits and affordable pricing plan to get the care you need without another headache. Alleviating this common pain might be as easy as a quick trip to The Joint as soon as today.

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