Denver CO Chiropractor Has Headache Relief Techniques

By Frank Carbart


There are more than 100 headache types, categorized by symptoms and causes. Some of the most commonly seen by a Denver CO chiropractor are:

Tension: Also known as a stress, non-progressive, chronic, or daily headache, this is the most commonly reported type, especially in teens and adults. The pain level is typically mild to moderate, usually manifesting as an intermittent throb. They generally coincide with stressful situations and are often effectively relieved with chiropractic therapeutic massage techniques.

Migraines: Generally manifesting as throbbing, pounding, or stabbing pains, they often have other side effects as well. They can be debilitating and can last a few hours, days, or weeks, even. Some people have multiples within a month. Additional symptoms include noise and light sensitivity, motion sickness, and stomach cramps. Although the cause is often hard to pinpoint, spinal adjustments are usually an effective way to reduce their frequency and severity.

Cluster headaches: These are not very common, which is fortunate as they are often considered to be the most painfully intense category. Most sufferers describe them a deep burning, or piercing pain just behind the eyes, which may either intermittent or constant.

Most people can not tolerate the intensity of a cluster headache. If they are able stand leaving the bed long enough to visit a chiropractic office, an spinal adjustment or therapeutic massage is often able to ease the pain and relieve some tension.

Sinus: This headache category is commonly linked to allergies and congestion. They typically accompany situations such as infections, allergic reactions, and Sinusitis. Other symptoms which might manifest with the pain are facial swelling, coughing, sneezing, sore throat, low grade fever, plugged ears, and a runny nose. Many people are often surprised to learn chiropractic techniques are capable of alleviating the debilitating pressure and pains associated with this condition.

Mixed headache syndrome: This type is also known as transformed migraines. Being a cross between migraine and tension headaches, and are found in adults, as well as in children. They are quite common. Typically short in duration, their frequency, intensity, and severity, can vary depending on the individual situation. Chiropractic methods are in place to help alleviate this condition painlessly.




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