If you suffer from cervicogenic headaches, you are probably familiar with the unbearable pain that these types of headaches can cause. Although cervicogenic headaches differ from migraines in the way that they do not cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or light and noise sensitivity, they are still very uncomfortable. Cervicogenic headaches can be present at the same time as a migraine, which makes them even more painful and more difficult to diagnose.
Cervicogenic headaches tend to cause pain on one side of the head or face, and the pain usually stays in one spot. Pain can be in the back of the head, or in the frontal, temporal, or eye regions. The pain can last from hours to days, but unless a migraine is present at the same time, the pain is non-throbbing.
Chiropractic treatment can help cervicogenic headache sufferers in a few different ways. The pain from these headaches are often triggered by neck movement, awkward head postures, or simply from taking a deep breath. Trauma to the head in the event of whiplash, a sports injury, or from a fall can also cause a cervicogenic headache.
Premier Health Chiropractors is specialized in helping patients with headaches, whiplash or sports injury, and a wide variety of other issues. Chiropractic care can help to provide the relief that you need. A study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics stated that a “spinal manipulation has a significant positive effect in cases of cervicogenic headache.” Chiropractic care can help!
Massage therapy can be a great chiropractic method for treating your cervicogenic headaches. Ice-heat therapy, stress management therapy, yoga, and a new pillow could help to ease your symptoms. Premier Health Chiropractors will perform a complete evaluation to get to the bottom of your headaches in a natural and painless way. Your posture, muscles, and flexibility will be examined. X-rays of the neck or spine may also be conducted.
When you suffer from cervicogenic headaches or back or neck pain, it is especially important to find the perfect pillow for a restful night’s sleep. If you have cervical spine problems, you may want to look for a cervical or orthopedic neck pillow. These types of pillows are contoured to fill the spaces under the head and neck. They provide extra support under the neck while you sleep. Neck pillows can also be great for people with a whiplash type of injury, a pinched nerve in the neck, a herniated disc or bulging disc in the neck, or arthritis in the cervical spine. Visit a chiropractor at Premier Health and let us help you to choose the perfect pillow for your condition.
Premier Health Chiropractors offers natural, drug-free methods to health and wellness. Contact Premier Health today to schedule your appointment.