By Elinor Fowle


There are common tension headaches, which almost everyone has experienced. They might not be severe, but, if pain is chronic it can interfere with living a normal life. Chronic simply means they happen on a regular basis. Fortunately, for those in the area, Peabody chiropractic is available to offer help.

You may be suffering from any type of headache caused by tension or the severity of the migraine. That is one that is temporarily disabling. It causes people to miss work. It also causes nausea and vomiting. The first step to relief is the chiropractic evaluation to rule out any condition that is more appropriately cared for by another health care professional.

When you attend the first office appointment a medical history is taken. The neck and back are examined including palpation to detect a subluxation if one exists. Vertebrae may be misaligned, that is subluxated, and pressing against a spinal nerve. An x-ray might be taken.

After your condition is assessed, the best course of care will be recommended for you. In cases of back pain, spinal adjustments are frequently used. When one of the vertebral bones is compressing one of the spinal nerves, these will gradually relieve the pressure. That, in turn will alleviate the pain.

If you are suffering from tension and have tightened muscles, massage might be useful in relieving that tension. You may discuss ways to relax. Often, an exercise regimen is suggested in addition to your in-office care. If you are unable to do anything strenuous, a daily walk is substituted.

When chronic headaches are your problem, there may be ways to adjust your diet. Nutritional advice from this professional is useful. Some foods and drinks are known to precede headaches. If you have a list of them, you will be able to avoid them. Other things you can do are drink more water and get enough sleep each night. These are possibly the best ways to avoid getting headaches in the future.




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