Neck Misalignment and Muscle Tension Headaches

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Headaches are common, but they’re not normal. Over 90% of headaches and migraines are caused by neck related faults – misalignment, muscle tension, disc problems, etc..  There are many other lesser causes – hormonal and dietary, jaw and bite faults, blood pressure, sinus or eye problems, etc.  

 

The first step is to establish the underlying cause of your headache. Taking a good history and performing a good examination of the neck, head and jaw region are vital to successfully diagnosing the cause of headaches and migraines.

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A Very Common Cause of Headaches
A common cause of recurring headaches is a 'misaligned' or 'stuck' vertebra in the neck. We call these subluxations and they always affect local muscles (tightens them) nerves and even the blood supply to your head.

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Your Chiropractor will always examine and look for these faults. If present, you’re almost certain to benefit from chiropractic treatment.

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Compensation Reaction
Some are surprised to learn that their headaches are being caused by problems in their middle or lower back! The neck compensates, shifting the head off center, causing muscular tension and headaches.

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**  Chiropractic has a high success rate with patients who get headaches.