Chiropractic can and does help many people who suffer from headaches. Besides correcting spinal problems that may be causing your headaches, chiropractic can help relax tense muscles in your back, shoulders, and neck that may be exacerbating your problem. Several studies suggest that this therapy can reduce both the number and severity of migraines and other headaches.
In one study, 98 percent of 150 migraine patients enjoyed rapid relief thanks to adjustments of the neck plus traction. In another, 100 people suffering from headaches related to neck problems received chiropractic treatment; 75 percent reported a major improvement after several treatments.
Remember, chiropractic manipulation is not like taking a drug. You may need two to three sessions a week for a few weeks before the offending misalignments are corrected. So, don’t expect your headaches to disappear magically after the first visit. Be patient and persistent. It’s cumulative and it takes time.
Although chiropractic manipulation is generally considered safe, there’s a small chance that it can compress or damage joints, discs, nerves, or arteries. If you have bone or joint problems, infections, tumors, or cancer of the bone, you’ll probably be better off passing on chiropractic treatment. The elderly, those with heart problems or elevated blood pressure, and those taking blood-thinning drugs also should avoid chiropractic.
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