Suffering from chronic headaches? Dr. Amy Kolesar, Dr. Dino O’Mara, and Dr. Glen Nisivoccia at Frankfort Chiropractic & Physical Therapy in Mokena, IL, offer natural methods of care and lasting relief. 

Chiropractic Care for Headaches

 When a headache pops up, the common response is to reach for the medicine cabinet. This is understandable as a headache can make you desperate for relief, and we have become accustomed to treating the symptoms of our issues. Unfortunately, pain medication can usually only provide temporary relief. Below, Dr. Kolesar, Dr. O’Mara, and Dr. Nisivoccia at Frankfort Chiropractic & Physical Therapy in Mokena, IL, explain why medication shouldn’t be your go-to solution for headaches and how chiropractic care can help. 

Pain Medicine and Headaches

 Pain medication is there to relieve your symptoms. The trouble is that even if the symptoms dissipate for a time, the underlying cause of those symptoms is still present. The symptoms will keep returning until that cause is addressed. 

Additionally, painkillers begin to lose their effectiveness, and taking too much can actually lead to more pain. It can also lead to additional health issues. 

An Alternative Method

 Chiropractic care can provide a much safer, more natural, and longer-lasting way to keep headache pain at bay. Your chiropractor will determine the type of headache you are suffering from and what is causing it. 

Some of the most common types of headaches include tension, cervicogenic, and migraine headaches. Though the specifics of each type can vary to some degree, these are often caused by an issue in the musculoskeletal system, such as tension and nerve compression. And these issues can be the result of anything from accidents to poor daily habits. 

For example, you might experience tension in your neck due to a herniated disc or poor posture. The muscles of the neck and shoulders are overcompensating, which can eventually lead to a tension headache. Lasting relief would require addressing the herniated disc and relieving the muscle tension. 

After determining the underlying cause of your headache pain, your chiropractor will combine the most effective treatment methods for your needs. These might include: 

• Adjustments and manipulation to correct alignment, relieving pressure from the discs, nerves, and muscles
• Therapeutic exercises to stretch and strengthen the neck and shoulders 
• Soft tissue techniques to relieve tension and stimulate healing 
• Lifestyle modifications to address any factors that contribute to your pain

Stop masking your symptoms and deal with the root cause of your headaches with the help of Dr. Kolesar, Dr. O’Mara, and Dr. Nisivoccia at Frankfort Chiropractic & Physical Therapy in Mokena, IL. Call (708) 478-3000 to schedule an appointment today.