Lawrenceville Chiropractor Reveals The Common Myths About Headache Pain!
When is a headache more than just a headache?
When it keeps you from enjoying a day at the beach or a night out with the girls.
When it keeps you from earning a paycheck and providing for your family.
When it keeps you from being, well, you.
If headaches are changing the way you live your life, it’s time to find a treatment that’s not only safe, but effective, too. Here are common headache treatment myths and how chiropractic care can help.
Myth #1 – You need drugs to relieve the aches.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are often the first treatment headache sufferers turn to. Despite the meds’ ability to cover up the pain, there are lots of reasons to avoid OTCs, including:
- The risk of potential side effects that may range from mild to severe
- The need to take them as long as the pain exists, resulting in the consumption of dozens of pills each week
- The risk of potential interactions with other medications
Prescription drugs aren’t any better. For example, amitriptyline, a drug commonly prescribed for migraine and headache prevention, is actually an antidepressant. It features a host of potential side effects, including dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, hair loss, constipation and weight gain. As if those side effects aren’t bad enough, the drug can also cause changes in libido —so even if you get rid of that headache, you still might not be able to get in the “mood.”
One review of headache research found evidence that chiropractic spinal manipulations were an effective treatment, both short-term and long-term, for headache sufferers. The same review also concluded that chiropractic care had the same pain-relieving power as amitriptyline. While spinal adjustments had the same relief benefits as the drug, it had zero of the side effects.
Myth #2 – You’ll have to live with headaches for the rest of your life.
If you think you have to live with the pain, you’re not alone. A Canadian survey found that more than 30% of migraine sufferers and more than 55% of those living with tension headaches did not seek treatment for their pain.
Headache pain isn’t inevitable—even if it’s triggered by a houseful of screaming tots. Professional chiropractic care is a safe and effective way to eliminate symptoms, allowing you to embrace the life you deserve. Doctors of Chiropractic understand how tension affects the spine and the rest of the body. By applying pressure and manipulating the joints and soft tissues in the back and neck, he or she will align the body, allowing it to work properly and without pain.
Myth #3 – Chiropractic care is a sham.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Licensed chiropractors have a long-established record of relieving a host of ailments, including headaches. In fact, the profession has been recognized by the medical community for more than 100 years.
Scientific research supports chiropractic care’s headache-relieving benefits. Researchers at Duke University, for example, found that spinal manipulation provided immediate improvement for headaches with a neck-related source. In addition, they found that the adjustments have “significantly” fewer side effects than common pain-relieving medications.
It’s time to reject the myths that have shackled you to the pain of persistent headaches. Look for a licensed chiropractic professional to alleviate the aches and give you your life back.
About the Author
Dr. Teresa Jackson is a lawrenceville, ga chiropractor who specializes in the natural treatment of chronic headache pain. If you suffer with migraines, stress, or sinus headaches, please give her a call. Call 770-817-0833 for a FREE Headache Relief Consultation. Or check her out on line at: http://www.drteresajackson.com
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