Dealing with painful tension headaches? Chiropractic treatment in Edmonton, AB, could help!

Everything from work stress to poor posture can lead to frequent headaches. If headaches feel like they are becoming a regular occurrence, then it’s time to consider what bad habits could be causing them. Fortunately, our chiropractors in Edmonton, AB, Dr. Christopher Oviatt and Dr. Michelle Martinook, can help reduce your headache symptoms through regular chiropractic care!

What is causing my headaches?

It’s important to figure out what is causing your headaches so that you and your doctor can determine the best course of action. While there are certain activities, habits, and environmental factors that can lead to headaches, there are other structures such as the neck, muscles, joints, and nerves that can also play a role in the condition's development.

Headaches that originate from the neck and surrounding area are often the result of tension, irritation, or some sort of dysfunction within the cervical area of the spine. In this case, cervical joint dysfunction or other issues can be treated with by a visit to our Edmonton office.

How can a chiropractor treat my headaches?

As chiropractors, we specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions/injuries that affect the musculoskeletal system. Everything is interconnected, from the spinal discs to the joints, nerves, and ligaments in your body. When one thing doesn’t work properly, other areas of the body often suffer. This may be why you are experiencing headaches.

When you come into our office for an evaluation, we will go through your medical history and ask you specific questions about the symptoms which you are experiencing. We will also perform a thorough physical exam checking for any signs of dysfunction both within the spine and surrounding areas. Discussing your medical history will also provide us with the information we need about your lifestyle and daily habits that could also be playing a role (e.g. smoking; diet; stress).

From there we will create a treatment plan that will cater to your specific needs and symptoms. Common treatment options include spinal manipulation, massage therapy, specific exercises (to improve poor posture), soft tissue therapy, and other therapeutic modalities. Getting regular spinal manipulation even when you aren’t experiencing symptoms can also be a great preventive measure for patients.

Seeking relief? Give us a call!

If you are dealing with tension headaches in the Edmonton area, then it’s time to find out for yourself how our chiropractic services could benefit your health. Call Castledowns Chiropractic Clinic today at (780) 457-3621 to schedule your first consultation with us!