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Primary Cause of Headaches

How does chiropractic help headaches? 

There are nine primary types of headaches with a number of sub-categories.

The main reason for a headache to occur is due to irritation of spinal nerves. Bones in the neck can move out of place, thereby putting pressure on nerves resulting in irritation. This irritation can radiate from the neck to the head resulting in headaches. 

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Headaches, as with all pain in the body, is a warning system that something is wrong. Warning systems should not be ignored. Just as you wouldn’t ignore a smoke alarm going off in your house, the same goes for your body’s warning system—pain.

Chiropractors are professionals who are highly trained to determine the cause of your headaches. By locating pinched nerves in the neck, a chiropractor can use a number of non-invasive techniques to realign the out-of-place neck bones, and relieve the nerve pressure or irritation.

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If you’re experiencing a headache for more than 24-hours, it is highly recommended you have an evaluation by a professional to determine what is causing your condition.

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