Headaches can be brought on by any number of factors, including environmental triggers like loud persistent noise or glaringly bright lights. One of the leading causes of headache is tension in the muscles of the neck. And in this challenge-fraught economy, who among us doesn’t experience tension in everyday life? This is where chiropractic treatment comes in.

Spinal adjustments, the primary art of the chiropractor, have been proven effective in easing the discomfort of the so-called tension headache. In a landmark study in 2001, researchers at Duke University found that spinal adjustments create an almost immediate improvement in headaches that originated in the neck. The study also found that chiropractic treatment caused fewer side effects and gave longer-lasting relief than a medication commonly prescribed in such situations.

In addition to environmental triggers mentioned above, a small percentage of headaches can also be a symptom of some other physical problem. One way to avoid the tension headache is to stretch every 30 minutes or so if your job or lifestyle generally keeps you in a sedentary mode for long periods. Move your head and neck through a comfortable range of motion. Talk with your chiropractor if you are prone to frequent or occasional headaches.  

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