Is My Job Causing Frequent Back Pain?
You notice that your back is killing you at the end of the workday, but you can’t quite pinpoint what’s causing it. Could your job be at the root of it? We look into that question here.
Migraines and headaches can both be unbearable, but to treat either condition it helps to know what you’re dealing with. If you’re experiencing head pain but aren’t sure whether you have a headache or migraine, learn more here about how they’re different.
At AllCare Chiropractic, we know how debilitating headaches and especially migraines can be. Our team offers natural treatments for headaches and migraines, including chiropractic adjustments, nutritional counseling, and physical therapy.
If head pain is keeping you from living your life, give us a call for natural solutions.
Common headaches are mild to moderate aches and pains in your head. You may feel pressure or stabbing or throbbing pain in or around the face, temples, forehead, neck, or base of your skull. Headaches are typically brief, not lasting more than a few hours.
Contrary to popular belief, migraines are much more than just a headache. In addition to moderate to severe pulsating pain behind one eye, or debilitating pain on one side of your face or head, migraines may bring additional symptoms like:
Migraines have no official cause, but it’s believed that chemical, vascular (blood vessels), and nerve changes send abnormal pain signals to the brain.
Migraines can start in your sleep and most often come with warning signs, such as mood changes, food cravings, and visual disturbances, like auras. Migraines can last up to a few days in the worst cases.
Although migraines and headaches are different, they have a lengthy list of potential triggers, including:
Keeping a journal and noting the circumstances when your headache or migraine strikes could help identify possible triggers as well as track the frequency and severity of your episodes. This information could prove useful as part of formulating a treatment plan.
At AllCare Chiropractic, treatment for your headaches or migraines depends on the cause, but your plan is likely to involve some combination of these all-natural methods:
If you’d like to reduce the frequency and severity of your migraines or headaches, give us a call at one of our convenient locations or use the online scheduling tool on our website.
