Chiropractors can help counteract the stress you face in daily life. Whether you spend long hours driving or you work an office job, stress can manifest in many ways that lead to headache pain. Chiropractors can also give you tips on posture, exercises, and relaxation techniques. Evaluating all possible causes of your headache pain helps us address the pain more effectively.

Lifestyle modifications can often help prevent headaches: Chiropractors believe in a multifaceted approach to headache treatment, which includes understanding your triggers. Your chiropractor will work to understand your unique situation and help you find the root cause of your headaches. Some common causes of headache pain are stress; long hours at a computer or looking at your phone; certain foods; your environment (noise, light, etc.); and insomnia.

If certain foods or environmental triggers seem to bring on your headaches, a chiropractor can help you make small changes in your lifestyle to ward off these triggers. Tension headaches can often be attributed to spending a long time in one position. Looking down at your phone or working at a computer can build muscle tension in your neck causing “tech neck” and making you more susceptible to headaches.

Prolonged periods in the same position can irritate joints and create muscle tension in your upper back as well. In addition to your recommended chiropractic care plan, chiropractors suggest that you take a break every 30-60 minutes to move around and change positions. Overall, lifestyle tweaks paired with chiropractic adjustments can make a big difference to help relieve your chronic headache pain. The next time you suffer from a headache, think twice about taking a pain reliever. Instead, contact a chiropractor, who can help find the root cause of your pain.

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