Treatment of Headaches and Migraines
- ChiroRéseau – Iaso Rimouski
Chiropractic care is often thought of as a solution for joint pain, but its application extends far beyond that. These healthcare professionals are also capable of helping patients who suffer from headaches as well as migraines. Using an assessment, they evaluate the origin of the pain and adapt their treatment plan accordingly. Chiropractic care can then help the patient combat these pains and reduce their impact on daily life.
Although located in the head, headaches and migraines belong to two distinct categories. Some headaches are classified as primary; these are pains not caused by another condition. For example, stress-related headaches and migraines are considered primary headaches.
Tension headaches, which are the most common, generally occur about once a month and can last from thirty minutes to several hours. Tension headaches usually affect both sides of the head. The analogy patients most often use to describe them is that of a clamp squeezing the head. Also, it is...
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