Headaches are common, affecting more than 75% of people worldwide every year. In most cases, headaches cause mild pain and resolve with at-home care. However, for some people, headaches are a regular source of pain. At Excel Spine & Rehab in Norman, Oklahoma, Jay Adams, DC, specializes in diagnosing and treating spinal and musculoskeletal conditions, offering conservative treatments for patients with ongoing headaches that get long-term results. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
Headaches are a common pain condition that cause discomfort in your head or face. Headache symptoms vary in type and severity. Your headache symptoms may indicate the type of headache you have.
In most people, headaches cause mild pain that resolves quickly with at-home care. However, headaches can be a chronic problem. If you’re searching for a non-drug treatment to get relief from your headaches, schedule an appointment at Excel Spine & Rehab.
There are many types of headaches. Each type has unique symptoms.
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. These types of headaches cause mild-to-moderate head pain, usually from muscle tension in your shoulders, upper back, or neck.
Migraine headaches cause an intense throbbing sensation in one area of your head that might last a few hours or a few days. Migraine headaches may cause other symptoms, such as sensitivity to light, nausea, or vomiting.
Cluster headaches cause severe stabbing or throbbing sensations behind or around one eye. These headaches tend to occur in clusters, causing pain sensations a few times a day for a few weeks or months.
NDPH are a type of headache that occurs without warning and causes daily head pain that lasts three or more months. Your daily pain may range from mild to severe.
Chronic daily headaches include any type of headache that causes head pain 15 days or more every month.
Treatment for your headaches at Excel Spine & Rehab depends on headache type, severity of symptoms, and your overall health. Your provider at the chiropractic clinic takes an individualized approach to care, creating treatment plans that best fit your needs.
Treatment for your headaches may include:
At Excel Spine & Rehab, your provider works closely with you to design a plan that not only alleviates your headaches, but improves your overall health and quality of life.
For an effective non-drug approach to headaches, call Excel Spine & Rehab or schedule an appointment online today.
