Headaches, one of the most common health complaints, affect millions worldwide. Most of them reach for medication, both over-the-counter and prescription, to ease the pain. Some even undergo surgery to get relief.
For many, chiropractic care is a better way to get rid of chronic headaches.
In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Dr. Ryan Key at Key Chiropractic offers a natural, drug-free, surgery-free approach to managing chronic headaches. Unlike medications or invasive procedures, chiropractic care addresses the underlying causes of headache pain to provide safe, long-lasting relief.
Chiropractic care isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. We tailor our treatments based on the type and cause of your headaches. Here are some common headache types that chiropractic care can help manage:
Tension headaches are usually caused by stress or prolonged muscle tension in the neck and shoulders. Poor posture while working at a computer or desk can also contribute.
These headaches, which originate from issues in the cervical spine (neck), often move from the back of the head to the front and can include neck stiffness or pain.
While migraine disease has neurological origins, neck tension can trigger attacks. Chiropractic adjustments can reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.
Many primary headaches — those not linked to other medical conditions — are associated with muscle tension. The most common culprits are sedentary lifestyles and fixed postures, such as sitting at a computer for extended periods.
If you deal with chronic headaches, you know that medications only offer temporary relief at best. Surgery may be necessary in some cases, but it comes with risks and should always be a last resort.
Chiropractic care is an excellent alternative. It targets the root cause of headaches rather than merely masking the symptoms.
Here’s why chiropractic care is a better approach:
Not all headache types respond to chiropractic care, but if you have chronic primary headaches, talk to Dr. Key about the possibility of this safe and effective treatment.
Once Dr. Key has determined the underlying cause of your chronic headaches, he develops a personalized care plan. While no two chiropractic paths are identical, a typical treatment plan may include the following techniques:
Spinal misalignments in the cervical spine can cause nerve pressure, leading to headaches. A chiropractic adjustment restores proper alignment, alleviating nerve compression.
This technique involves gentle, hands-on pressure to relax tight muscles and fascia (connective tissue). It releases tension in your neck and shoulders, common areas of tightness associated with headaches.
Poor posture and tension headaches go hand in hand. Spending hours slouched in front of a screen strains the neck and upper back, causing muscle tension. Dr. Key helps you correct your posture and improve your workplace ergonomics to reduce muscle strain.
Sometimes, headaches go away with simple lifestyle changes. Dr. Key identifies potential problems, such as dehydration, which is a common headache trigger. He may also recommend stress management exercises to prevent tension and the headaches it inevitably causes.
Dr. Key may guide you through specific neck and shoulder stretches to release tension and improve your range of motion. You can do these at home to complement the care you receive at Key Chiropractic.
Absolutely! Beyond addressing immediate pain, chiropractic treatments aim to prevent the recurrence of chronic headaches — in fact, prevention is our main goal.
Whether you’re battling debilitating migraines or tension headaches, chiropractic care might just be the natural, long-term solution you’ve been searching for.
Call Key Chiropractic in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, today or book online to take the first step towards living headache-free.
