It is estimated that nine out of ten Americans suffer with headaches. The type of pain, duration, and frequency of headaches vary from person to person. Some individuals experience a dull ache while others have debilitating symptoms that interfere with their daily activities.
According to the American Chiropractic Association, ninety-five percent of headaches are primary headaches, such as tension, migraine, or cluster headaches. These types of headaches are not caused by disease. The headache itself is the primary concern. Research has shown that chiropractic care is an effective treatment option for these types of headaches.
Massage therapy is another treatment option for headaches. Often tight muscles in the neck will cause headaches; massage therapy alleviates the tightness in the involved muscles.
Often headaches are caused by triggers: some foods, smells, and environmental factors. It is important to identify any of these triggers when treating the headache patient and eliminate the trigger.
