We see a large number of individuals with headaches in our Las Vegas office, and Dr. Forsyth has been able to support many of them. Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that one half of all adults have a problem with some manner of headache problems, so this actually isn’t shocking. One of the most typical kinds of headaches that our patients have problems with is cervicogenic headache which, fortunately, chiropractic can commonly help.
A cervicogenic headache is one that arises from problems in the cervical spine. It might be generated by an issue with either the spine itself (in particular, the vertebrae, joints, or discs), or it might be triggered by a problem in the muscles and tendons of your neck. This dysfunction in your spine brings about compaction or irritation of the spinal nerves, which can bring about headache pain.
How can you distinguish if the headache you are feeling is a cervicogenic headache? Besides getting a diagnosis from a healthcare expert, a frequent symptom of cervicogenic headaches is tenderness or discomfort in your neck. This is sometimes combined with pain in the back of your head or between your shoulder blades.
Seeing that cervicogenic headaches will not subside until whatever problem is inducing them is corrected, it is critical to get treatment instead of just trying to "wait it out." Chiropractic care is an effective solution, and one that can provide a considerable amount of headache pain relief.
In one study released in Chiropractic & Osteopathy, experts evaluated 80 people who had recurring cervicogenic headaches. One-half received chiropractic care and the other 50% underwent light massage therapy. Each participant was assessed 12 and 24 weeks after the procedures and it was discovered that chiropractic offered the most beneficial results.
In particular, this study found that chiropractic adjustments gave patients more pain relief and reduced the number of headaches that occurred. On top of that, it also minimized the disability that resulted from these painful headaches.
To find out what Dr. Forsyth can do for you and your headaches, call our office today. We'll do our best to get you the pain relief you deserve!
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Dr. Bobby Forsyth, DC is a Chiropractor in Las Vegas, NV. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Forsyth to book an appointment.
