How Clarksville Headache Sufferers Find Relief Through Chiropractic Care

By Lance Aldinger


Most people who suffer from headaches experience a primary headache. In these patients, the pain is not due to some other underlying condition such as infection or pressure in one's skull due to a tumor. A Clarksville TN chiropractor can help those suffering primary headaches to find relief.

The most common of headaches are the tension headache. They result in a steady ache that is often described as tightening in the head. Some only last a few minutes but they can last several days. Normal activity does not generally make the pain worse. Chronic tension headache sufferers often have rebound headaches if they use too many pain medications.

Cervicogenic Headaches are caused by disorders in the neck. When the spine is out of balance, pain may be referred to the head. These headaches can be made worse by sustaining an awkward positioning of a person's head. They often include such conditions as a stiff neck, arm or shoulder pain.

While migraine headaches are less common than tension headaches, they can be much more severe. They can cause nausea along with sensitivity to sound, light and smells. Chemical imbalances in the brain can be triggered by foods or hormones, leading to inflammation of the capillaries. This swelling can cause pain.

Cluster headaches are most common in men and only affect about 1% of people. They can last for weeks and sometimes months. While the attack itself is generally brief the pain can be severe and one attack may follow another. If they strike in the middle of the night the may wake the sufferer even if he is soundly sleeping. Those who smoked or drank heavily in the past are more likely to suffer these conditions.

A Clarksville TN chiropractor can provide therapy to relieve all these headaches. Spinal adjustments can reduce their frequency as well as their intensity. Many find that chiropractic care helps to end the pain, while others discover it can lead to less severe headaches for the sufferer.




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