We see a large number of individuals with headaches in our Jacksonville office, and Silver Chiropractic & Wellness has been able to support many of them. Indeed, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 50 percent of all adults struggle with some manner of headache problem, so this actually isn't a surprise. One of the most prevalent varieties of headaches which our patients suffer from is cervicogenic headache which, luckily, chiropractic therapy can often help.
A cervicogenic headache is one that starts from an issue in the cervical spine. It can easily be generated by an issue with either the spine itself (specifically, the vertebrae, joints, or discs), or it may be due to a problem in the muscles and tendons of your neck. This problem in your spine produces compaction or irritation of the spinal nerves, which can bring about headache pain.
How can you know if the headache you are suffering from is a cervicogenic headache? Other than obtaining a diagnosis from a healthcare expert, a common symptom of cervicogenic headaches is tenderness or pain in your neck. This is sometimes combined with pain in the back of your head or between your shoulder blades.
Because cervicogenic headaches will not subside until whatever issue is causing them is corrected, it is essential to get treatment instead of just trying to "wait it out." Chiropractic care is an excellent solution, and one that can provide a great deal of headache pain relief.
In one study printed in Chiropractic & Osteopathy, researchers evaluated 80 people who had frequent cervicogenic headaches. Half of them received chiropractic care and the other 50% underwent light massage therapy. Each participant was assessed 12 and 24 weeks after the treatment and it was found that chiropractic offered the best outcomes.
Specifically, this study found that chiropractic adjustments gave patients enhanced pain relief and diminished the number of headaches that occurred. Moreover, it also reduced the disability that resulted from these painful headaches.
To find out what Silver Chiropractic & Wellness can do for you and your headache pain, call our office today. We'll do our best to get you the pain relief you need!
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Dr. Rita Hanania, D.C.
Dr. Rita is a Jacksonville native and graduate from the University of North Florida with a bachelors degree in health science. Her passion for helping others led her to pursue her Doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida where she graduated as Salutatorian of her class.
Dr. Rita utilizes a whole person approach and tailors each patient's care to their specific needs. She specializes in a variety of techniques, but not limited to, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, diversified, gonstead, flexion and distraction, thompson, and activator. In addition, Dr. Rita is fluent in Arabic which allows her to provide comprehensive chiropractic care to the Arabic-speaking community.