Tuesday 18 March 2014

Common Ailments - Headaches


Stress, fatigue and dehydration can make us an easy target for the odd headache. At best it is annoying and can make us feel irritable, and at worst, a debilitating pain that can stop us functioning at work or at home.
While we may be tempted to reach straight for pain medication every time a headache comes on, it’s worth knowing that treating the cause of the pain is the key to long term relief from headaches and migraine.

In a study conducted at Macquarie University, specific chiropractic adjustments to the spine significantly reduced migraines in 71% of the people surveyed. The frequency, duration, severity and amount of medication all decreased markedly*.

The Australian Chiropractors Association has a great fact sheet detailing the benefits of chiropractic care for headaches and migraine. You can download it here: http://www.chiropractors.asn.au/images/stories/Files/Chiropractic%20Fact%20Sheets/Fact%20Sheet%20-%20Headache.pdf

If you are experiencing ongoing headaches, speak to Alisa at your next appointment.


* Tuchin, P. et al. (2000). A randomized controlled trial of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy for migraine Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 23(2), 91-95.

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