Struggling with Headaches in Groton?

Headaches are not fun, and migraines are another level of awful. Living with either of these issues can make you feel grumpy, and in the worst-case scenario, leave you unable to function. Medication may help in the short term, but when the problem is ongoing or re-occurring, pills are generally not enough. The source of your headaches and migraines is usually structural, and therefore proper treatment can help you overcome this debilitating issue. Headache relief at our Groton chiropractic clinic may be the solution you are looking for.

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Headaches and Migraines in Groton

Whether you are dealing with a persistent ache in your head, or the worst symptoms associated with migraines, including light and noise intolerance, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, depression, and irritation the cause may be a structural issue. When the spine moves out of position because of developmental issues, trauma, repetitive stress, and other incidents, it can put pressure on the surrounding nerves. When the nerves are compressed or irritated, they send a message to the muscles of the back, neck, and jaw to tighten.

This tightness can lead directly to an acute headache or migraine. Over time the tightness can also pull your bones out of alignment leading to more persistent headaches and migraines. A headache or migraine can be a sign that there are deeper problems arising in your spinal column, and because every other system in your body is impacted by your spinal health, it is very important to deal with these issues when the signs begin to arise.

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Groton Headache and Migraine Care: Focusing on the Root Causes

The vast majority of Americans will suffer from headaches this year, about a quarter of whom will struggle with life-draining migraines. For anyone out there in Groton who struggles with headaches and migraines, we want you to know that there is help—natural help that works because it addresses the root causes behind the pain instead of just covering it up with drugs. While most people think chiropractic care is just for back pain, our team of chiropractors provides a wide range of solutions for Groton headache and migraine care that can significantly reduce the amount of time you spend suffering.

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Groton Migraine and Headache Treatments

Here at Advanced Back & Neck Care Center in Groton, we approach headache and migraine pain from several different angles, all without medication. The fact is that headaches are a symptom that points to a deeper issue that needs to be addressed. Rather than prescribing medication that can cause side effects while only providing temporary relief, our Groton chiropractor will work with you to discover what is causing the headaches or migraines and treat that deeper issue so that the headaches will abate.

Often times, headaches and migraines are a symptom that one or more of your vertebrae are improperly aligned, particularly in the neck area. This may have happened in a car accident or sports injury, or simply from years of poor posture. In any case, misaligned vertebrae can pinch nerves, strain muscles and even affect blood supply to the brain, all of which can lead to headaches. Our chiropractor can diagnose which vertebrae are out of line. Then, through a series of very precise and gentle spinal adjustments, we can work those vertebrae back into proper alignment to free up pinched nerves, which can lead to pain relief.

In addition to experienced chiropractic care, we also offer treatments that address other causes behind headaches and migraines. Massage therapy, for example, is a key for stress relief. Stress very often exacerbates headaches and strains neck muscles that can adversely affect your spinal alignment. Massage also stimulates the production of endorphins—your body’s own painkillers—and improves your sleep patterns. We also provide acupuncture, an ancient Chinese healing practice with thousands of years of practical, documented application and a growing body of scientific evidence supporting its efficacy against various types of pain, including headaches and migraines. We offer extensive nutritional counseling as well since there are several types of food that can trigger those episodes. Our goal is to help you discover a nutrition plan that helps bolster and strengthen your body while steering clear of those triggers.

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Chiropractic Treatment for Headaches and Migraines

Chiropractic care has a long history of successfully treating headaches and migraines. Chiropractors in Groton have an extensive understanding of subtle issues occurring in the spine which, due to its connection with the nervous system, is very often the source of pain. A chiropractic treatment starts with a thorough evaluation that will rule out other possible causes of your headache and examine your spine for issues of misalignment.

The assessment will determine the exact type of treatment that is necessary for the specific issue at the root of the pain. Using gentle and non-invasive techniques a chiropractor is able to achieve adjustments to the spine that, although they may seem subtle, can provide almost instant relief and restore your long-term health. Unlike medications which treat the problem on the surface level and provide only short-term relief, a chiropractic adjustment will address the cause of your headache or migraine and provide lasting results that will improve your quality of life.

If you are struggling with migraines or headaches call our team at Advanced Back and Neck Care Center today for help.