What We Treat:

It’s rare to meet someone who hasn’t suffered from a headache. However, the cause and presentation of headaches are vast, ranging from the common tension type headache (TTH), to aura inducing migraines.

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Though your chiropractor is trained to help with many types of headache, the most common we see are TTH's. These are often described as a tight band of pressure surrounding the head, and can last for anywhere between a few hours to several days. There is no one cause for such headaches, but some common triggers include*:

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- Head / neck injuries, even years following an injury

- Clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth 

- Awkward sleeping positions

- Holding your head in one position for a long period of time (i.e. when using a computer / laptop) 

- Eye strain 

- Overexertion 

- Skipping meals 

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Several TTH triggers can be prevented with proper therapeutic intervention. If you are unsure if we can help you with your pain, feel free to contact us.

 

*described by The University of Maryland