Chiropractic to Relieve Tension Headaches

Do you suffer from frequent headaches? Chiropractic care may be able to help. Adjustments from a professional chiropractor may be able to help relieve tension headaches by addressing potential causes like tightness in your neck muscles. With regular treatment, you can hope to experience less headache pain and fewer occurrences. 

How Chiropractic Can Relieve Tension Headaches 

Of the dozens upon dozens of different kinds of headaches, tension headaches are by far the most common. Yet we’re not exactly sure what causes them—they can be brought about by a variety of factors depending on the individual. If you deal with headache pain regularly, try and identify potential triggers to learn what may contribute to your condition. 

One potential cause that many associate with tension headaches is tightness in neck muscles. This tends to be a response to stress and anxiety, but it may also be caused by sitting at a desk for work and not using proper posture. You can take several steps to relieve tension headaches if you believe they’re caused by tightness in the neck muscles, including using heating pads and stretching.

But chiropractic care is especially effective in this case because it removes tension in your neck muscles and keeps you feeling looser and limber. An expert chiropractor can identify the causes of neck and back pain, address them with an adjustment, and keep that pain from coming back with regular treatment. Over time, this could add up to fewer headaches and less headache pain.  

Tired of Headache Pain? Visit Shields Chiropractic in Saginaw, MI

Headache pain can be debilitating, and it can take you away from doing the things you love this summer. If you want relief from regular tension headaches, Shields Chiropractic in Saginaw, MI, may be able to help. Schedule an appointment for an adjustment or call us at (989) 781-7700 to learn if chiropractic care, massage therapy, or one of our other services might be a good fit for you.