When you have a headache or migraine, you know how much it can affect your life. You might not be able to do your work as you should. It makes it difficult for you to enjoy playing with your child or going on runs with spouse. At Living Giving Chiropractic, serving Campbell, San Jose, and the nearby CA regions, we offer techniques to help relieve that pain.
Headaches and Migraines
Before discussing ways to relieve your headache or migraines, it's important to know the differences between the two.
With a headache, you usually experience a dull ache, while a migraine causes moderate to severe pain. Headaches don't tend to cause any other symptoms besides pain.
On the other hand, a migraine may cause you to experience nausea or vomiting. You might also have pain in the back of your neck. Some people develop a sensitivity to sound or light. Visual disturbances could also occur when a migraine. Sometimes, it leads to difficulty speaking, irritability, constipation, depression, or food cravings.
Causes of a Headache or Migraine
You may experience a headache from a lack of sleep, alcohol use, medication side effect, medication withdrawal, pollutants in the air, or anxiety.
You could have a migraine from many of the same causes. Sometimes, women experience a migraine before their period as the result of hormonal changes. A nutrient deficiency can also lead to migraines.
Diagnosing and Treating Headaches or Migraines
We can identify whether you're having migraines or headaches based on your symptoms. However, it may take a bit more investigation to determine what's causing it. That's why our chiropractor will ask you various questions about your medical history and lifestyle. From this information, we can identify what could be contributing to your migraines or headaches. We'll inform you of lifestyle changes you can make that can help you find headache or migraine relief, at least to some extent.
Our chiropractor may recommend you undergo spinal adjustments. These may ease stress on your shoulders and other portions of your upper musculoskeletal system, which could be contributing to your headaches. Additionally, these treatments encourage better blood flow. This allows more nutrients to reach your head to help with a nutrient deficiency.
When you visit our practice, you can find relief from your headache and migraine pain. We may take a multifaceted approach to promote better health and wellness and ease your symptoms.
Contact Us for More Information
Contact Live Giving Chiropractic, serving Campbell, San Jose, and the neighboring CA communities, for help with your headaches or migraines by calling 408-340-5055.
