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Prescott Chiropractic Beats Massage for Cervicogenic Headaches

We see a considerable number of folks with headaches in our Prescott office, and Weary Chiropractic Clinic has been able to aid many of them. Of course, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that 50% of all adults have difficulties with some sort of headache problems, so this actually isn’t surprising. One of the most common varieties of headaches that our patients endure is cervicogenic headache which, fortunately, chiropractic can usually help.

What is a Cervicogenic Headache?

A cervicogenic headache is one that stems from issues in the cervical spine. It could be attributable to an issue with either the spine itself (specifically, the vertebrae, joints, or discs), or it can be attributable to a problem in the muscles and tendons of your neck. This problem in your spine creates compression or irritation of the spinal nerves, which can give you headache pain.

How do you identify if the headache you are enduring is a cervicogenic headache? Apart from obtaining a diagnosis from a healthcare professional, a typical symptom of cervicogenic headaches is tenderness or pain in your neck. This is sometimes combined with pain in the back of your head or between your shoulder blades.

How Chiropractic Helps

Since cervicogenic headaches will not go away until whatever issue is initiating them is corrected, it is crucial to receive treatment rather than just trying to "wait it out." Chiropractic care is an effective approach, and one that can provide a great deal of relief.

In one study published in Chiropractic & Osteopathy, researchers looked at 80 people who had regular cervicogenic headaches. Half were given chiropractic care and the other fifty percent engaged in light massage therapy. Each participant was assessed 12 and 24 weeks after the treatment and it was discovered that chiropractic provided the optimum effects.

In particular, this study noted that chiropractic adjustments provided patients more pain relief and diminished the frequency of headaches that occurred. In addition, it also diminished the disability that resulted from these painful headaches.

To find out what Weary Chiropractic Clinic can do for you and your headache pain, call us today. We'll do our best to get you the pain relief you deserve!

References

  • Haas M, Schneider M, Vavrek D. Illustrating risk difference and number needed to treat from a randomized controlled trial of spinal manipulation for cervicogenic headache. Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2010 18(9).
  • World Health Organization. (2012, October). Headache disorders. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs277/en/
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June 04, 2018
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