We see a large number of individuals with headaches in our West New York office, and Dr. Marsh has been able to support many of them. Actually, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that half of all adults deal with some type of headache problems, so this really isn’t shocking. One of the most typical varieties of headaches that our patients experience is cervicogenic headache which, luckily, osteopathic treatments & natural chiropractic care can usually help.
Cervicogenic Headaches Explained
A cervicogenic headache is one that arises from a problem in the cervical spine. It can easily be because of a condition with either the spine itself (primarily, the vertebrae, joints, or discs), or it might be because of a problem in the muscles and tendons of your neck. This dysfunction in your spine produces constriction or irritation of the spinal nerves, which can give you headache pain.
How do you tell if the headache you are suffering from is a cervicogenic headache? Besides being given a diagnosis from a healthcare professional, a frequent symptom of cervicogenic headaches is tenderness or discomfort in your neck. This is sometimes accompanied by pain in the back of your head or between your shoulder blades.
Headache Relief with Chiropractic & Osteopathic Treatments
Considering cervicogenic headaches will not go away until whatever problem is inducing them is remedied, it is important to get treatment rather than just trying to "wait it out." Chiropractic care & osteopathic treatments are an excellent solution, and one that can provide a considerable amount of relief.
In one study printed in Chiropractic & Osteopathy, experts studied 80 people who had frequent cervicogenic headaches. Fifty percent got chiropractic care and the other 50% underwent light massage therapy. Each participant was examined 12 and 24 weeks after the procedures and it was discovered that chiropractic delivered the best outcomes.
In particular, this study uncovered that chiropractic adjustments offered patients greater pain relief and decreased the frequency of headaches that occurred. What's more, it also reduced the disability that resulted from these painful headaches.
To find out what Dr. Marsh can do for you and your headache pain, call us today. We'll do our best to get you the pain relief you deserve!
References
- Haas M, Schneider M, Vavrek D. Illustrating risk difference and number needed to treat from a randomized controlled trial of spinal manipulation for cervicogenic headache. Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2010 18(9).
- World Health Organization. (2012, October). Headache disorders. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs277/en/
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Anthony Marsh DO, who has nearly 40 years of healthcare experience, now oversees operations at the Osteopathic Medicine, Pain, and Rehabilitation Institute as Medical Director. He accepted this role after serving as a chiropractor Anthony Marsh DC for more than two decades and he leverages his unique blend of experience and knowledge to provide leadership as a licensed medical physician.