There is a rise in patients seeking migraine relief in Vancouver. One of the usual complaints is migraine-related tension headaches. This type of headache brings mild to moderate pain in the head as if there is a tight band compressing your forehead. It also brings a feeling of tightness to the neck.
When you sit for a long time, especially those who require sitting long hours on the job, your head can start to hurt because it's not moving enough. This is caused by weak extensors resulting in tension headaches.
A Danish study found that strengthening the muscles may help prevent tension headaches or reduce pain. People with chronic tension headaches are found to have neck and shoulder muscles that are weaker compared to those who don't. There's also a prevalence of strength imbalances between the muscles that hold the head straight.
However, you may be at risk even if you're an average computer user. This is because continuous and regular use of computers, laptops, and smartphones contributes to neck muscle weakness.
Apart from weak neck muscles, tension headaches can also be triggered by other factors. So it's best to be familiar with them to help you get effective migraine relief in Vancouver:
Patients dealing with tension headaches and migraine may find upper cervical chiropractic care helpful in managing symptoms and providing lasting relief.
Your spine is a series of vertebrae that protectively cushion your spinal cord and brainstem. If one shifts out of alignment, it can cause tension throughout your body. Particularly your upper cervical spine consists of C1 and C2. These two bones protect your brainstem, which is responsible for transmitting messages to and from the body. This is the most vulnerable part of your spine that can experience misalignment.
When your C1 shifts out of alignment, the rest of the spine tends to compensate. The vertebrae below then follow its alignment to keep the head balanced and at a neutral level. Unfortunately, this can negatively impact the neck muscles, leading to tension headaches and migraines.
Balanced Living Chiropractic has a team of experts who can provide long-term migraine relief in Vancouver. Their chiropractic doctors can help move your bones back to their correct alignment safely, gently, and precisely to help your neck muscles regain strength. Schedule your appointment by calling 360-597-4784 or filling out this online form to understand the process and procedure.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Joe Perin, call our Vancouver office at 360-569-1740. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
