How Common are Headaches and Neck Pain?
Neck pain is very common, as are headaches. Here at Lushington Chiropractic Clinic in Eastbourne we frequently meet patients who come in to see us complaining of headaches and neck pain.
In some cases, they come in for other problems and when asked they also tell us about their headaches, not realising that chiropractors could treat these issues as a matter of course. From personal experience, I had neck pain and associated headaches myself as a teenager, which is when I saw my first chiropractor for treatment. That helped tremendously and allowed me to manage the problem.
So, you could say that without my headaches and neck pain I wouldn’t be a chiropractor today!
Chiropractic Treatment for Neck Pain and Headaches
Can Chiropractic Treat These Problems?
During your initial consultation we take a very thorough history and do an in-depth neuro-orthopaedic examination. The purpose of this is to find out the cause of your neck pain and headaches, and to rule out any serious pathology that would warrant a referral to your GP or elsewhere.
Once we have ascertained the cause of your headaches and ruled out more serious causes, we then diagnose the headache type. If they are a type that we can tackle with chiropractic treatment, then we will go on to discuss your options for care with you.
Chiropractors can treat cervicogenic headaches (this translates to ‘coming from the neck’) which are very common, especially in today’s society. We can also help people with the prevention of migraine headaches.
Cervicogenic headaches originate from the stiff joints and tight muscles of the neck, so our aim with treatment is to release the tension in those affected muscles and to enable the joints to move more freely with specific chiropractic adjustments. Improving the function of your neck will allow it to work as it should and will reduce the pain you feel from irritated tissues.
You will notice, as you go through a course of care for your neck pain and headaches, that your mobility improves, and your neck feels looser. Common things we have been told are ‘I no longer have problems looking over my shoulder when driving’, or ‘I feel much less achy in the mornings’ when they used to wake with significant pain and stiffness.
As chiropractors, we focus on improving the function of the spine and the rest of the body, so we will be keeping a close eye on your clinical progress with regular review sessions throughout your course of care. This means that we can assess you clinically to see how your symptoms (including pain levels) and function (such as range of motion and mobility) improve with care.
What Advice Will Be Given During Treatment?
During your course of chiropractic care at Lushington Chiropractic in Eastbourne you will also be given self-help advice, including stretches and tips, for you to do at home so that you may better control your symptoms yourself. This helps you to release the tension of the muscles in between your visits for chiropractic treatment.
We’ll also give you ergonomic advice so that your workstation is set up as well as it can possibly be, to allow you to sit straight and in the best possible position for your muscles, joints and nerves. Improving your posture is key to healing as it means that there is minimal extra strain on the body, allowing it to recover faster and more effectively.
All of these tips will be covered in much more detail in next month’s blog: Self-Help Advice for Neck Pain and Headaches. Please read the blog for more information, and of course, ask your chiropractor if you have any questions regarding your individual treatment for your neck pain and headaches.
Thanks for reading,
James Revell
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If you’ve enjoyed this blog and want to find out more about headaches and migraines, then please check out one of our other blogs below.
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