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Common Causes of Headaches and Their Treatments

Date
November 5,2019
Author
Kouimanis Chiropractic

Common Causes of Headaches and Their Treatments

When you feel the start of a throbbing ache in your head, this telltale sign of an upcoming migraine frustrates you. Headaches and migraines can easily make your life difficult and uncertain. At best, you find it hard to concentrate on everyday tasks, and at worst, you are repeatedly absent from work or school.

Consistent headaches indicate that you have a larger problem you need to address. No matter what is causing your headaches, a chiropractor can help you feel better. Kouimanis Chiropractic has helped many individuals cope with chronic headaches. Call us today for headache relief!

What is Causing My Headaches?

Headaches have many causes. Usually, they result from some kind of tension in your body. From not sleeping enough to starting at a screen all day, it can be hard to pinpoint what caused your headache, especially if you have many unhealthy habits. The following are the most common causes of headaches.

Stress

Our bodies aren’t meant to handle a constant fight or flight response. It takes considerable energy to maintain, so stress easily drains us. What’s more, stress can cause tense muscles, poor eating habits and disrupt our sleep, all of which contribute to headaches. For many individuals, attacking the source of the problem by reducing their stress is the best way to cure their cyclic headaches. You can also visit a chiropractor since spinal manipulation reduces neck tension caused by stress. Straightening the spine can help relieve the tension that’s built up through your neck and shoulders, giving your head a break.

Injury

Injuries to your head can cause lasting pain if they are not properly treated. If you were hurt playing sports, visit a chiropractor as soon as you can. Ignoring a sports injury can lead to surgeries, long-lasting complications and chronic pain. Chiropractic care is effective against pain located anywhere on your body, including your neck and head. A chiropractor may recommend a massage or physical therapy in addition to spinal manipulation.

Dehydration

You spend a day hiking in the heat, or you go to an amusement park and forget to bring a water bottle. Before you realize, your head is pounding. Scientists aren’t completely sure why dehydration causes headaches, but it’s believed that dehydration causes your blood vessels to shrink. This limits the amount of blood flow to your brain, which means that your brain isn’t getting enough oxygen. To mitigate your headaches, make it a habit to drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.

How Should I Treatment My Headaches?

The first step would be to diagnose and handle the underlying issue. For instance, dehydration is usually self-treatable while injuries should be handled by a medical professional. Once the immediate needs are met, you can focus on healing in the long term.

Chiropractic care is an excellent defense against headaches. Strengthening your spine has positive effects on the rest of your body. When you straighten your spine, you are reducing the amount of stress on other places of your body, including your neck. By allowing your muscles to relax, you are reducing the tension through your head, encouraging better blood flow. It’s worth trying: there’s little risk involved and it’s considered a great option!

Get Chiropractic Care Today

Relieve your headaches safely with chiropractic care. Call Kouimanis Chiropractic to schedule an appointment with our expert chiropractor today!

Stop living with the pain and call Kouimanis Chiropractic in Crown Point today!

(219) 662-9090

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