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People around the world turn to chiropractic treatment for migraine and tension type headaches. An estimated 50 million people in the US alone have used chiropractic for the treatment of their headaches, and that number is growing daily.

Dr JS Wight in the ACA Journal of Chiropractic reviewed headache chiropractors and other chiropractic treatments since 1923, and found a success rate between 72% and 90%. The benefits at times seemed to last for years after the treatments.

A recent trial by Dr Peter Tuchin, done for a PHD thesis at Macquarie University, showed that 60% of migraine sufferers had a reduction in their symptoms during the course of chiropractic treatment.

Chiropractic care has been shown as one of the most successful treatment for back problems, headache and migraine. This is done by realigning the spinal column with gentle and highly skilled adjustments. The realignment will then allow the body to funtion at its optimal level, relieving the associated symptoms.

Dr. Adam Rosoff treats headaches, including migraines, with chiropractic care, utilizing safe and effective treatment methods individualized to each patient. Contact Dr. Rosoff for more information about natural headache treatment.

3 common headaches include Tension, Cluster, and Migraine.
1. Tension headache common symptoms:
-usually feels dull or pressure-like pain
-feels like there is a tight band or vice around the head
-pain all over (not just in one point or on one side)
-worse in the temples, scalp, or base of the skull (upper neck)
2. Cluster headache common symptoms:
-intense one-sided pain that is burning, piercing or throbbing
-pain behind one eye
-intense short-lasting pain for 30-90 minutes at a time
-headache occurs regularly. Usually the same time each day, and often wakes you up at the same time at night.
3. Migraine headache common symptoms:
-Migraine headache is a real illness
-severe recurring throbbing pain on one or both sides
-lasts between 4-72 hours
-often accompanied by nausea, visual disturbances, dizziness, vomiting, aura, numbness or tingling in the extremities or face, and sensitivity to sound, light, touch, and/or smell.
Chiropractic care has been shown time and time again as a natural way to help treat recurring headaches, including migraines. Contact Dr. Rosoff for more information on the natural relief of headaches.

Many people suffer from chronic headaches. Some headaches can be attributed to stress or tension, but the latest medical literature reports that some cases of chronic headache are caused by a problem in the neck—and that they are often misdiagnosed or unrecognized by physicians.

These headaches are known as “cervicogenic headaches,” since they have their “genesis” in the cervical spine. They arise when the nerves, joints, or muscles of the neck are injured or strained. Pain signals from the neck can get mixed with nerve pathways of the head and face, and can create pain in seemingly unrelated parts of the body.

Cervical spine dysfunction can cause pain in any part of the head, and cervicogenic headaches are usually focused on one side. These types of headaches can last for many hours or days, and are usually described as a dull, aching pain. Neck movement, injuries, or an awkward posture can trigger these headaches. Medication may relieve pain temporarily, but if the root cause of the pain is not eliminated, the symptoms will just return down the road.

The first step in treating headache is to take a careful history and perform a thorough physical exam. This will help us determine the precise source of your pain, and help us design an effective treatment plan.

Chiropractic can be a great way to treat headaches, since we work specifically with the spine to make sure that it is functioning properly. You don’t have to suffer from regular headaches. Contact Dr. Rosoff for more information about natural headache relief.

Reference: Biondi DM. Cervicogenic headache: a review of diagnostic and treatment strategies. JAOA 2005;Supplement 2;105(4):S16-S22.