I Can’t Make it Through the Day Without a Headache

Bottom Line:

You know that feeling. The one where you start to feel a headache coming on. For many people, it is a daily occurrence, and it often begins in the neck and shoulders. That’s right, tight muscles around your neck can result in tension headaches. And if you sit at a computer all day then your posture may also be contributing to a decreased range of motion, pre-mature degenerative changes in your spine, and headaches. But there is good news! There are a few simple steps you can take to help you feel less pain, increase your energy, and fend off those degenerative changes. New evidence-based guidelines strongly recommend a combination of exercise, stretching, and chiropractic adjustments can help reduce neck pain, headaches, and muscle tension.

Why it Matters:

Chronic neck pain can rob you of the things you love. Enjoying your hobbies, taking a few moments to relax, and time with your family can all be affected. But neck pain, or headaches, don’t have to be a part of your daily life. By understanding the latest research, you can take massive action improve your health. Check out the next steps below to find a few tips we recommend to take your life back from pain.

– Research recommends a combination of chiropractic, exercise, and stretching to reduce neck pain

– Chiropractic has an extremely high patient satisfaction score of over 90%

– 85% of people receiving chiropractic adjustments for acute neck pain experienced significant improvement

Next Steps:

It’s exciting that research has continued to showcase that you are in charge of your health. Your habits and lifestyle can make a huge impact on your health. Start reducing neck pain today by taking breaks every 45-60 minutes and stretching out your neck and shoulders. Take a brisk walk during lunch or hit the gym a few times a week to increase your activity levels. And finally, don’t forget about getting adjusted. Research proves that chiropractic adjustments are a smart decision!

Science Source:

Spinal Manipulation, Medication, or Home Exercise with Advice for Acute and Subacute Neck Pain- A Randomized Trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, Volume 156, 2012

Perceived Value of Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Exercise Among Seniors with Chronic Neck Pain: A Mixed Methods Study. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2014

Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Chiropractic Treatment of Adults with Neck Pain. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Volume 37. 2014

Outcomes from Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Confirmed Symptomatic Cervical Disk Herniation Patients Treated with High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Spinal Manipulative Therapy. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 2013