Can Chiropractic Care Help with Headaches?
Headaches can be a huge nuisance. They can interrupt your day, make you less productive, and ruin your life. No one should have to suffer in silence when there is an alternative! If you’re living in Toronto and you’re sick of taking over-the-counter pain killers for quick, temporary relief, then chiropractic care is your next step. Axis Therapy & Performance is here with expert, professional chiropractic care that addresses the causes of your headaches so you can get back to living your life with fewer and less intense headaches.
The Difference Between Headaches
Headaches can come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from mild discomfort to unbearable, throbbing pain. They can be caused by stress, tension, poor posture, dehydration, muscle imbalances, and so much more. The most important step is identifying the cause of your headaches so that you can find relief.
Types of Headaches
1. Tension Headaches
The most common type of headache, tension headaches are often described as a dull ache on both sides of your head. They are caused by muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, which is often due to stress or poor posture.
2. Migraines
Migraines are one of the most severe forms of headaches and can include nausea, light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, visual disturbances and throbbing pain. These headaches can last for hours or even days and can often be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
3. Cluster Headaches
Cluster headaches are one of the least common but most intense forms of headaches, as the pain is described as piercing and burning. The name suggests these headaches come in groups or patterns and often come on one side of the head with tearing of the eyes, a runny nose, restlessness and redness of the eyes.
4. Cervicogenic Headaches
Cervicogenic headaches originate from the neck and are often a result of muscle tension, disc or joint dysfunction or nerve compression in the cervical spine.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Headaches
Chiropractic care can be an effective natural solution for headaches. Axis Therapy & Performance has chiropractors that will work with you to create a personalized care plan that will address the underlying issues causing your headaches, such as spinal misalignments, muscle tension and postural imbalances.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Headaches
1. Spinal Alignment and Posture Correction
Misalignments in the spine (particularly the neck) are one of the most common causes of headaches. Chiropractic adjustments work to correct misalignments in the spine which will improve your posture and take the strain off of the neck and shoulder area.
2. Muscle Tension Relief
Muscle tension in the neck and shoulders is another major cause of headaches. Chiropractic care is an effective form of pain relief as adjustments and manual therapy techniques work to reduce tension in the muscles, which will help to relieve the pain associated with headaches.
3. Improved Nervous System Function
The spine is responsible for housing and protecting the spinal cord, which is the main conduit of information between the brain and the rest of the body. When the spine is misaligned, it can cause issues with the function of the nervous system. A healthy spine can help reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches.
4. Holistic Approach to Health
Chiropractic care focuses on a holistic view of health, addressing both the physical symptoms as well as the emotional and lifestyle factors that may be contributing to headaches. Axis chiropractors will work with you to address stress, diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors that may be having an impact.
5. Personalized Care Plan
Axis Therapy & Performance works with every individual to create a personalized care plan that will address the underlying causes of their headaches, and offer long-term relief.
Axis Advantage
Axis Therapy & Performance is the leader in the movement space when it comes to a holistic, integrated, collaborative approach. We offer chiropractic care, physiotherapy, sports massage therapy, and performance training. In most of our clinics, all of these services are in one convenient location under one roof.
Integrated, Collaborative Care
Axis has integrated clinics, so you don’t have to travel from clinic to clinic to get your care. We work together as a team to provide the best and most efficient care to our clients.
Expertise & Consistency
Axis therapists go through an extensive in-house training process, including ongoing education and quality checks to make sure that the same standards are in place at all Axis clinics. This also means that you get the best care possible because your therapist is one of the most knowledgeable in the city!
Empowering, Supportive Care
We work hard to equip you with the knowledge and options you need to take care of yourself. Axis care plans are a combination of treatment, exercise and education.
Ready to Experience the Axis Advantage?
Axis Therapy & Performance wants to help you if you are experiencing headaches in Toronto. Our friendly, approachable team is ready to support you in finding a personalized care plan that will target the causes of your headaches and get you feeling like your best self again. We offer chiropractic care, physiotherapy, sports massage therapy and performance training. Get started today and take back your health and well-being with Axis.
Call to Action
Ready to fix the way you move? Book an appointment online or call the nearest Axis clinic today to book your consultation with one of our expert chiropractors who can help with headaches.
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