Types of Headaches
There are many types of headaches. Nearly everyone will experience head pain at some point in their life, and for some people, it's debilitating enough keep them home from work, school, and prevents them from enjoying everyday activities with their families and loved ones. Chiropractic care can reduce your headaches and even provide complete pain relief. Our licensed, Portsmouth chiropractor, Dr. Wayne Clough at Atlantic Chiropractic Center, can help relieve your headaches.
Tension Headaches
These are the most common types and often are a result of muscle tension from stress. A tension headache comes on slow, is dull, and the pain doesn't usually get so intense that you can't work, but enough to be unpleasant. The pain occurs on both sides, and sometimes back, and neck pain can accompany them. The easiest way to prevent tension headaches is to reduce stress.
Cluster Headaches
Unlike tension headaches, the pain from cluster ones comes on fast and furious and can be very debilitating. They occur in clusters, such as several over a few days and then go away for a period and return. Pain from these is limited to one side and can occur behind one eye. It also makes the eyes red and watery. These headaches often require lifestyle changes to reduce.
Migraines
A migraine is characterized as a throbbing pain that can last hours and even several days at a time. Patients can also experience nausea, vomiting, and severe light sensitivity that can intensify the pain. Prevention is the best treatment for migraines.
How Chiropractic Care Can Relieve Headache Pain
Yes—our chiropractor can provide pain relief with a variety of techniques.
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Spinal manipulation
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Neuro Emotional Technique (NET)
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Massage therapy
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Yoga
Many of the treatments offered through chiropractic care reduce body and mind stress, which is the ideal approach to preventing and relieving headache pain.
Are You Suffering From Chronic Headaches and Migraines?
Contact our Portsmouth chiropractor's office today to schedule a comprehensive, new patient appointment and learn how Dr. Clough can help you live pain-free again. You can call Atlantic Chiropractic Center at 603-436-9229 to schedule an appointment today!