Headaches and Migraines Treatment in Manhattan, NY
Midtown, New York
At Midtown East Chiro, we understand that headaches can be as frustrating as they are painful. Chronic migraines can strike suddenly and leave you debilitated.
There are a variety of headache triggers that can cause migraines to flare up. In order to understand why you are experiencing headaches, consider a headache specialist or chiropractic care for headaches and migraines treatment, like the services offered at Midtown East Chiro. Our specialists understand severe headaches and how to treat them.
Schedule an appointment today in Manhattan, NY to start relieving migraines and get back your life.
What are Headaches?
Headaches are one of the most common nervous system issues a person can experience. Nearly 45 million Americans battle headaches every year, and 96 percent of people have experienced at least one headache in their life. Some people even grapple with migraines, which can be so severe they even cause facial pain.
At Midtown East Chiro, we are dedicated to relieving headaches and migraines with our excellent and innovative techniques. We avoid unnecessary medications and surgeries with our approach while still providing you optimal healing.
If you’re looking for a treatment plan for your chronic headaches, schedule an appointment today. Our staff is ready to work with you to alleviate your condition.
Common Causes of Chronic Headaches
Understanding the potential causes of headache pain can help treating headaches through pain management. For those already experiencing neck problems, it can be helpful to understand the causes of neck pain to identify what may have caused your condition.
A diagnosis for Headaches often identifies one of a variety of factors:
Tension
Stress can become a major source of tension headaches. Holding tension in the muscles for long periods can also cause people to suffer from tension headaches.
Dehydration
Insufficient hydration can cause headaches as the brain contracts due to lack of fluids.
Poor Posture
Extended time hunched over screens or a desk can cause strain in the head and surrounding muscles.
Sleep Disruption
Not getting enough sleep or inconsistent sleep patterns increase the likelihood of suffering from a headache.
Eye Strain
Overworking your eyes can cause headaches, especially if you are sensitive to blue light from screens.
Hormone Changes
Hormone changes like those during menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or menopause, can cause migraines, cluster headaches, and other varieties of headaches.
Food Sensitivities
Having a sensitivity or allergy to certain foods can manifest an immune response in the form of headaches.
Environmental Factors
Bright lights, loud noises, and strong smells can trigger headaches, especially in those prone to migraines.
Medication
Overuse of medication can cause headaches.
Age
Age-related changes in the body can cause headaches to manifest.
What Symptoms do Headaches Cause?
Symptoms of headaches can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Midtown East Chiro include:
Tension
Neck and shoulder tightness
Tingling or numbness
Sharp or throbbing pain
Pulsing or pounding sensation
Restrict focus and clarity
Sensitivity to light and sound
Nausea
Dizziness
Pain while moving
Treatment Options We Offer for Headache and Migraine Relief in Manhattan, NY
Midtown East Chiro offers different types of treatment, each serving a different purpose. Some of the treatments you may be recommended include:
Active Release Technique (ART)
This technique is a patented massage treatment that heals problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. ART can address muscle overuse, repetitive strain injuries, and other issues that might be contributing to your neck pain.
Cox Flexion/Distraction
This gentle and safe treatment relieves pain by alleviating conditions in the neck like herniated discs or degenerative disc disease.
Full Spinal Adjustments
Correcting misalignments in the spine can have benefits across your entire body, including your neck.
Mechanical Traction
Mechanical traction helps to decompress the spine and hydrate discs.
FAQs About Headaches
How do I know if a headache is serious?
A headache can be serious if it's sudden, severe, or accompanied by other symptoms. A headache alone doesn't necessarily indicate a serious threat. When a headache becomes severe or has other sensations alongside it is the point where a headache is sufficiently serious enough to warrant medical attention.
How do I know if my headache is from stress?
A headache from stress, also called a tension headache, feels like a dull ache or dull pressure around the head. It usually feels like a band tightening around the skull to create the dull throbbing sensation characteristic of the headache.
What does a dehydration headache feel like?
A dehydration headache can range in feeling from a dull ache to a severe migraine. The more dehydrated you are, the more likely the headache is to feel more intense.
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