Why You Should Consider Seeing a Chiropractor for Your Headaches

Why You Should Consider Seeing a Chiropractor for Your Headaches

If you suffer from headaches, you’ve probably tried over-the-counter products “guaranteed” to relieve headache pain. You may have discovered these remedies don’t give you lasting relief from headache pain. Our chiropractor can help. Dr. Matthew Rivera at Rivera Chiropractic in San Carlos, CA, offers comprehensive chiropractic services, including headache treatment.

What You Need To Know About Headaches and Headache Treatment

There are several causes of headache pain. Some of the most common causes include:

• Sinus pressure or a sinus infection
• A viral illness like a cold or the flu
• Pressure on nerves from having poor posture
• A chronic illness or disease
• Accident trauma including a whiplash
• Food sensitivities, consuming alcohol, or caffeine

For mild, occasional headache pain, over-the-counter products like Tylenol or ibuprofen may provide some relief. In addition, you can try:

• Applying hot or cold packs to your neck or forehead
• Doing gentle neck and shoulder rolls to relax muscles

If you are experiencing frequent moderate to severe chronic headache pain, you can benefit from the services and expertise of your chiropractor. There are several professional treatments your chiropractor may recommend, including:

• Manual spinal and neck adjustments, to help relieve nerve pressure due to poor vertebral alignment in your spine or neck
• Therapeutic massage of your neck and shoulders, to help relax tight muscles which may be adding to headache pain
• Biofeedback training, teaches you how to relax your muscles and monitor muscle tension
• Relaxation training, using deep breathing, meditation, and other techniques to help you manage stress to reduce stress-related headaches
• Stretching, yoga, and exercise, to help you maintain healthy body alignment and relaxed, elongated muscles
• Posture modification, to teach you about good posture and proper body movement

Want To Know More?

To learn more about headaches and how your chiropractor can help you get relief, call Dr. Matthew Rivera at Rivera Chiropractic in San Carlos, CA. You can reach him in the office by calling (650) 593-4447, so call today.