NATURAL HEADACHE AND MIGRAINE RELIEF PROGRAMS

Migraine & Headache Treatment in Bee Cave, TX

If you’re seeking headache treatment in Bee Cave, TX, Corrective Health provides comprehensive, drug-free care for tension headaches, migraines, and cervicogenic headache pain. You’re not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from these conditions, which are treatable and can improve over time. Our headache and migraine specialists in Bee Cave, TX, can evaluate your symptoms and create a treatment plan that will provide the lasting relief you need. Stop letting your pain get in the way of your life, and contact our team at Corrective Health today. With knowledge in the complex neurology underlying different types and sources of headaches, from tension to cluster headaches, we have targeted treatments to get you both immediate and lasting relief.

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What to Expect

  • Treat your headaches without drugs or surgery
  • Find relief that will last
  • Correct underlying causes of headaches and migraines to address the problem where it starts
  • Maximize your body’s natural ability to heal
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The Prevalence of Chronic Headaches and Migraines

The National Headache Foundation reports that 45 million Americans suffer from chronic, recurring headaches, 28 million of whom suffer from migraines. The foundation also reports that 20% of children and adolescents suffer from headaches. So if you’re reading this looking for answers, you are not alone. Headaches and migraines are a major public health issue across demographics.

What Causes Headaches & Migraines in Bee Cave, TX?

Headache disorders are among the most common disorders of the nervous system. A headache is a painful and disabling feature of a small number of primary headache disorders, namely migraines, tension-type headaches, and cluster headaches. Headaches can also be caused by, or occur simultaneously with, a long list of other conditions; for example, from medication overuse. There are approximately 150 diagnostic categories for headaches, but for the sake of this article, we will focus on the most common types we see in our office, which also account for the majority of headaches reported.

Tension headaches are probably the most common that we treat, and they account for over 70% of headaches reported. These headaches are a result of muscle tightness that typically originates in the neck. Tension in the neck muscles is usually caused by normal everyday activities, such as sitting at a workstation with poor ergonomics, improper sleeping habits, poor biomechanics when working out or lifting, and even emotional stress. Neck x-rays of chronic tension headache sufferers have shown us that they have little to no curvature and/or their head has shifted forward in relation to their shoulders. This puts more strain on the muscles of the neck (think of holding a bowling ball in front of you with arms extended versus holding it in close to your chest) and puts pressure on the delicate nerves and blood vessels that supply the scalp with sensory and functional information. This leaves the individual more susceptible to tension headaches.

More than 38 million people in the U.S. suffer from migraine headaches. While they may not be as common as tension headaches, migraine headaches tend to be more severe.Migraines can be accompanied by nausea; vomiting; a visual aura; sensitivity to light, noise, or odors; loss of appetite; and upset stomach or abdominal pain. When a child is having a migraine, he or she often looks pale, feels dizzy, and has blurred vision, fever, and upset stomach, along with the symptoms listed above.

The exact cause of migraines is currently unknown; however, the primary theory is that it is a neurovascular disorder related to the brainstem and neurovascular supply to the head, which is derived from the neck. The brainstem is protected by the atlas, or the top bone of your spine, which has the most important job in the spine.

Your brainstem coordinates the autonomic nervous system, which includes hormone release and immune response, both of which can account for a significant percentage of migraines. When even mild physical pressure from the atlas occurs at the brainstem due to a misalignment of the atlas in relation to the vertebrae adjacent to it, all the autonomic functions of the body can be impacted, resulting in various symptoms, including migraines.

Cluster Headaches have been called “the suicide headache” and are extremely painful. These headaches are even more severe than the dreaded migraine, and the pain is generally on one side of the head. Fortunately, the prevalence is very low, affecting only 0.4% of the general population. Cluster headaches predominantly affect males with a 9:1 ratio. Cluster headache attacks come in a series or “cluster” and may last for weeks or even months. The frequency may range from 1 to 8 per day and last anywhere from 15 minutes to 3 hours. These attacks are separated by periods of remission lasting months or years.

How We Treat Headaches

Chiropractic adjustments are very effective in relieving symptoms naturally, but when the proper corrective approach is taken, we can decrease susceptibility for good. Our headache specialists have effectively returned our patients to a more normalized structure and posture by realigning their neck curve and repositioning the head over the shoulders through:

  • Remodeling exercises
  • Remodeling traction
  • Mirror image chiropractic adjustments
  • Massage therapy

The blend and specific application of these treatments are specific to each individual. We witness a significant reduction in frequency and severity of tension headaches, which corresponds with the improved structural alignment we will show you on x-rays as treatment unfolds.

Neck x-rays of chronic tension headache sufferers have shown us that they have little to no curvature and/or their head has shifted forward in relation to their shoulders. This puts more strain on the muscles of the neck (think of holding a bowling ball in front of you with arms extended versus holding it in close to your chest) and puts pressure on the delicate nerves and blood vessels that supply the scalp with sensory and functional information. This leaves the individual more susceptible to tension headaches.

We treat migraines in our office with a combination of specific adjustments to the atlas and adjacent vertebrae, focusing on returning them to the scientific normal alignment, potentially diet modification based on results from food allergy testing, and addressing vitamin or mineral deficiencies.

To treat migraine headaches, our migraine specialists typically must work to properly align the atlas, removing the physical stress to the brainstem and allowing the autonomic nervous system to work properly. In some cases, we have found that migraines can be a response to a food sensitivity or allergy. In addition to atlas alignment, we may recommend a food allergy test that reveals any foods your body has developed antibodies to, in which case we would recommend eliminating those foods from your diet as part of treatment. We may also find through the course of testing that your body has a nutrient deficiency, which can exacerbate the effects of migraines. Dietary changes and supplementation may be recommended in cases where nutrient deficiencies are a factor.

We can treat cluster headaches effectively using similar treatment methods as those described for tension and migraine headaches, including:

Because cluster headaches can be more severe, a combination of these tactics may be required for successful treatment and relief. Cluster headache attacks come in a series or “cluster” and may last for weeks or even months. The frequency may range from 1 to 8 per day and last anywhere from 15 minutes to 3 hours. These attacks are separated by periods of remission lasting months or years.

Our Approach

How We Treat Headaches Differently

At Corrective Chiropractic, we approach headaches differently than what you may see in a drug advertisement. First, you need to have a diagnosis and determine the cause of your pain. Once the cause is determined, then true corrective action can take place. We pay special attention to how your spine moves and its posture, especially the neck region. Many different studies have shown that spinal sprains and injuries can produce head pain. And randomized clinical trials have shown that when these spinal problems are addressed with adjustments, the headaches largely disappear, without the side effects commonly seen with prescription medications.

Despite what the commercials say on TV, just diagnosing headaches as a problem and driving to the drug store for a bottle of pills is not the solution. Yet many of us suffer from daily headaches for years and never realize there’s an easier, more natural solution that doesn’t involve medication.

But, every case is different. Without an examination, it’s impossible to know if you have a spinal problem and whether this is the cause of your headaches. Our integrated health clinic offers complementary services to help uncover the range of potential root causes so we can create the most effective treatment plan possible.

The goal of our integrated health practice is to remove the barriers preventing you from doing more of the things you love. Once we correct the source of your neck pain, we have the resources to help you keep improving your health in service of your other goals. From correcting spinal issues to achieving your fitness goals, we’d love to help you feel (and be!) healthier.

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