Effective Headache Relief
Migraine Headache Treatment in Gresham: Do you suffer from headaches? If so, you are not alone. Most Americans have suffered from occasional or frequent headaches at some point in their life.
Whether you suffer from tension headaches, migraine headaches, cluster headaches, stress headaches, anxiety related headaches, neck pain related or cervico-genetic headaches—we can help you find relief!
A common cause of headaches is from spinal bones in the neck that aren’t supporting the head properly. You might not notice your reduced ability to turn your head, but these subluxations affect nerves, muscles and even the blood supply to your head. Subluxations can often be the result of stress and bad posture which is why so many Americans who work at a desk all day report suffering from them. A subluxation is when one or more of the spinal bones is misaligned into an abnormal position causing irritation to the nerve structure and interference with the flow of nerve energy throughout the body.
Dr. Jeffrey Bratten can help by performing spinal adjustments that remove any subluxations and stress on the spine. We can also offer advice on how to avoid getting these headaches in the future.
Common Causes of Headaches:
- Stress
- Bad Posture
- Food
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Noises
- Insomnia
- Teeth Clenching
Natural Headache Relief
With chiropractic care, we take a more natural approach for headache relief. Our objective is to find and reduce the underlying cause of a headache. We try to have you avoid the various drugs to cover up headaches. If you suffer from chronic or migraine headaches, give us a call to set up a consultation on how we can help you to alleviate your symptoms without harmful pain medications.
Chronic Headaches and Migraine Treatment
Chiropractic care may help some patients with headaches related to neck tension, joint restriction, posture, or other musculoskeletal factors. Because migraines and chronic headaches can have many causes, an evaluation is important to determine whether chiropractic treatment may be appropriate for your symptoms.
At Great Health Chiropractic, Dr. Jeffrey Bratten evaluates your symptoms, health history, posture, neck movement, and relevant physical findings before recommending care. Treatment may include chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue therapies, rehabilitation, and other conservative approaches based on your individual needs.
Headaches related to the neck may be associated with neck stiffness, muscle tension, reduced range of motion, or pain that begins in the neck and travels toward the head. A chiropractic examination can help determine whether musculoskeletal factors may be contributing to your headaches.
Not necessarily. Migraines, tension headaches, and cervicogenic headaches can have different triggers and underlying causes. Treatment should be based on your symptoms, medical history, and examination findings rather than using the same approach for every type of headache.
Seek prompt medical care for a sudden or unusually severe headache, a headache following a significant injury, or a headache accompanied by symptoms such as weakness, confusion, vision changes, fever, fainting, or difficulty speaking. New or worsening headaches should also be evaluated by an appropriate healthcare professional.
The length of care varies depending on the type of headache, contributing factors, how long symptoms have been present, and your response to treatment. Dr. Bratten can discuss a realistic treatment plan and expectations after your evaluation.
