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Tension-Type Headaches

Tension-Type Headaches

At some point, almost everyone will have a headache, whether it's from stress, lack of sleep, hormonal related or even self-induced after having way too much fun the night before!

In fact, 9 out of 10 Americans suffer from headaches. The focus of this article is to discuss the most common form of headache – the tension-type headache or, TTHA.

Tension-type headaches (TTHA) are defined by the Mayo Clinic as "a diffuse, mild to moderate pain that's often described as feeling like a tight band around your head." These are sometimes described as muscle contraction
headaches but many experts no longer think muscle contractions are the cause.

They now feel that "mixed signals" coming from nerve pathways to the brain are the cause and may be the result of "overactive pain receptors."

Regardless of the cause, the triggers of tension headaches are well known and include stress, depression/anxiety, poor posture, faulty awkward work station set-ups, jaw clenching and many others.

Risk factors for TTHA include being a woman (studies show that almost 90% of woman experience tension headaches at some point in life) and being middle aged (TTHA's appear to peak in our 40s, though TTHA's are not limited to any one age group).

Complications associated with TTHA's may include job productivity loss and the use of sick days, family and social interaction disruption, and relationship strain.

Treatment utilizing over the counter medications are often effective but often come with side effects, such as stomach irritation and/or liver and kidney issues.

Actually over the counter (OTC) and prescription medications have shown to be the cause of death in over 100,000 people each year and seriously injure over 2.1 million.

Controlling stress by trimming out less important duties or "taking on less" can help. Yoga, stretching, prayer biofeedback and relaxation therapy are also great!
An "ergonomic" assessment of a computer workstation and how it "fits" the headache patient can also yield great results.

Other highly effective therapies include food allergy and food sensitivity testing, massage therapy, behavior
and/or cognitive therapy as well as of course, chiropractic!

Chiropractic is a GREAT choice compared to standard medical care, especially when side effects to medications exist. This is because spinal adjustments of the cervical spine addresses the cause of the headache and doesn't just try to "cover up" the pain.

In 2001, Duke University reported compelling evidence that spinal adjustments resulted in almost immediate improvement for those with headaches that originate in the neck with significantly fewer side effects and longer-lasting relief compared to commonly prescribed medication.

In our office, our course of treatment include (partial list): spinal adjustments, trigger point therapy, cold laser, mobilization techniques, exercise training, dietary and supplementation education / advice, food allergy and sensitivity testing, lifestyle coaching and ergonomic assessments.

We realize you have a choice in where you choose your healthcare services. If you, a friend or family member requires care for headaches, we sincerely appreciate the trust and confidence shown by choosing our services and look forward to serving you and your family both presently and, in the future.

Schedule an appointment today to see how Chiropractic would benefit you.

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