This article was provided by Dr. Buffy De Luna DC, a chiropractor at In Balance Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Austin, TX. If you'd like to learn more please visit https://www.inbalanceatx.com/

Headaches are a common form of pain that is experienced by a lot of people worldwide. It may be a bit challenging to determine the cause of your head pain all by yourself. It’s why you should always seek professional help if you experience severe occurrences of head pain. You can opt to go for tests to determine the cause of the headache. If the results are unsatisfactory, you can also decide to record the head pain intensity levels or triggers on a journal. This can help you learn how to avoid the possible triggers.

Below are some of the main triggers of headaches:

1. At the top of the list is dehydration. Failure to drinking enough water makes your body dehydrated, and you may experience some head pain.
2. Allergic reactions are also responsible for head pain. You need to be mindful of what you eat. For instance, some people get headaches when they eat spicy food.
3. Being stressed or under tension usually leads to tightening of muscles thus resulting to a headache.
4. Lack of sleep automatically causes headaches. You are required to get around 8 hours of quality sleep per day.
5. Some forms of infections such as on the sinuses, ears or eyes can cause headaches.

Familiarizing yourself with the above can help you determine the cause of your headache. However, if you suffer from chronic head pain, then that signifies that multiple triggers could be the cause.

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TYPICAL HEADACHE RELIEF

At times, avoiding headache triggers may not work. And one mistake that most of us do is running to painkillers. Yes, head pain medication can numb the pain, but they don’t really treat the underlying cause. Moreover, there are a lot of harmful side effects caused by taking pain-relieving medications. You will also be prone to getting rebound headaches which are usually caused by taking headache pain relievers.

What if there is a natural and safe remedy that can help treat your head pain once and for all? Keep on reading to find out!

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Types of headaches

When we talk about headaches, you must know that there are different types. And each type is caused by different triggers. The two most common types of headaches are;

• Primary Headaches – These are the regular headaches and migraines that are a bit mild.
• Secondary Headaches – These types of headaches are usually as a result of an underlying medical condition such as a sinus infection or a brain tumor.

Other than these two types, there are also some headaches that are caused by nerve complications. Despite the above types of headaches having different triggers, there are some overall triggers that may cause headaches in general.

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Headache Relief The Natural way

As much as doctors do recommend over the counter pain relievers and prescription painkillers, they rarely advise patients to try out the following remedies for headaches:

1. To eat a balanced diet and stay clear of junk foods.
2. To quit smoking.
3. Practicing relaxation techniques.
4. Applying of a hot or cold compress on the head.
5. To engage in behavioral therapy.
6. Biofeedback.
7. Electrical nerve stimulation.
8. To workout/exercise frequently.

These aside, healing therapies can also help get rid of headaches. They include meditation, massages, reiki, acupuncture, herbal therapy among others.

But, What Is The Best Treatment Alternative for Head Pain? – Chiropractic Care

Are you stuck wondering what the best treatment alternative for your chronic head pain is? Chiropractic care is the answer. Head pain can interfere with your quality of life and day to day activities. It’s why you should find a fast and effective treatment solution. Chiropractic care unlike prescription headache painkillers is 100% natural, safe and has no side effects. Moreover, the great thing about chiropractic care is that it cures the primary cause of the headache ensuring that you won’t have to experiences these symptoms again.

To be fully healed from your headache, you need to seek the services of a professional chiropractor. We boast of having top rated chiropractors that are experienced and conversant with the art of using chiropractic care to treat head pain. Our top-rated chiropractors possess all the essential skills, qualifications and licensing that will see to it you are back in full health as soon as possible. You can schedule an appointment with one of these chiropractors, and they will surely find out the cause of your pain by carrying out tests and asking you questions related to your head pain.

After the examination, our skilled chiropractors will determine whether chiropractic care is ideal for you. If it is, you will receive a treatment plan tailored for your condition. Chiropractic treatment varies from person to person since we are all different. Our chiropractors will take you through the process of realigning your spine by correcting any misalignments that could be causing the headaches.

If you aren’t familiar with the art of chiropractic care, then you should know that head pain is amongst one of the main reasons why most people seek the services of a chiropractor. Our bodies are designed to send messages if a misalignment occurs on the spine. Headaches are an example of messages that our bodies use to signal us that there has been an interference. Our chiropractors find and fix these misalignments so that the body can return to its natural state.

The spine is an essential organ in the human body. It contains a set of bones which can be misaligned in case of an accident or trauma. Most of us have experienced some trauma in our lives. Therefore, there is a high chance of having misalignments in the spine. If not corrected, these misalignments can lead to the emergence of severe health conditions such as chronic headaches. We always recommend our patients to schedule regular visits with our chiropractors to ensure their spines are in perfect and natural states.

You don't need to continue suffering from severe head pain any longer. Yet, you can get relief from chiropractic care. Feel free to contact or consult one of our top-rated chiropractors today.