We see a large number of individuals with headaches in our State College, PA office, and Drs. Matt & Annie Reyes has been able to support many of them. Of course, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one half of all adults struggle with some kind of headache problem, so this actually isn’t shocking. One of the most frequent kinds of headaches which our patients experience is cervicogenic headache which, luckily, chiropractic can often help.
Cervicogenic Headaches Explained
A cervicogenic headache is one that starts from problems in the cervical spine. It can be a result of a condition with either the spine itself (primarily, the vertebrae, joints, or discs), or it can be attributed to a problem in the muscles and tendons of your neck. This problem in your spine results in constriction or irritation of the spinal nerves, which can contribute to headache pain.
How can you know if the headache you are feeling is a cervicogenic headache? Apart from receiving a diagnosis from a healthcare expert, a typical symptom of cervicogenic headaches is tenderness or discomfort in your neck. This is occasionally followed by pain in the back of your head or between your shoulder blades.
How Chiropractic Helps with Cervicogenic Headaches
Since cervicogenic headaches will not go away until whatever issue is causing them is corrected, it is critical to receive treatment as opposed to just trying to "wait it out." Chiropractic care is an effective solution, and one that can provide a considerable amount of pain relief.
In one study released in Chiropractic & Osteopathy, experts evaluated 80 people who had regular cervicogenic headaches. Fifty percent received chiropractic care and the other half engaged in light massage therapy. Each participant was assessed 12 and 24 weeks after the treatment and it was discovered that chiropractic delivered the best effects.
In particular, this study noted that chiropractic adjustments offered patients more significant pain relief and reduced the number of headaches that occurred. Additionally, it also reduced the disability that resulted from these painful headaches.
To find out what Drs. Matt & Annie Reyes can do for you and your headaches, call our office today. We'll do our best to get you the pain relief you deserve!
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Dr. Matt Reyes was born and raised in Apalachin, a small town in Upstate New York. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Fitness Development from the State University at New York College at Cortland. He then fulfilled his ambition to become a Doctor of Chiropractic when he graduated from New York Chiropractic College in 2013.
