Headache Pain Relief

If you find yourself wondering "why do I get headaches?" or "how do I get rid of a headache?" it might be time for you to learn more about the causes of headache pain. Although your brain tissue doesn't contain any nerves, during a headache, pain can occur in the network of nerves present over the scalp, as well as in nerves located in the face.

Why Do I Get Headaches?

Headaches can greatly vary in severity, ranging from a mild one that causes a dull feeling in the forehead to a full-blown migraine that can come along with light sensitivity, nausea, and severe pain. Headaches are often simply a sign that something is wrong with your body. You may be dehydrated, sleep deprived, or stressed, or you may have been exposed to an allergen. Headaches can also be caused by bodily problems such as injury and tension. Although they are often simply a painful nuisance, headaches can be the symptom of an underlying problem.

How Do I Get Rid of a Headache?

Although over-the-counter pain relievers may provide some relief, if you experience severe or frequent headaches, you might want to see what a health care professional can do to help. Any doctor, such as a general health practitioner, can evaluate your condition for underlying problems and recommend a medication if needed. Many individuals suffering from headaches seek out drug and surgery-free treatment options. Ogden chiropractors, Dr. Lew Wheelwright and Dr. Ryan Bosley, work to naturally heal and restore the body using their hands, offering a variety of treatment options designed to address and treat the underlying causes of headaches and migraines.

What Can A Chiropractor Do?

At the Chiropractic Health Center of Ogden we seek to gently manipulate the body using techniques like chiropractic manipulation, traction, and massage therapy. Our chiropractic doctors in Ogden understand how tension in one part of the body can cause pain in another, so they may be able to pinpoint and eliminate the cause of your headaches. Chiropractic care may be especially beneficial if your headaches or migraines are stemming from an underlying physical condition, such as muscle tightness, neck pain, an unhealed injury, or a degenerative spinal condition. In addition to administering manual treatment, Dr. Wheelwright and Dr. Bosley may be able to help you improve your condition by recommending stretches, exercises, and relaxation techniques designed to keep your body relaxed and headache-free.

Although headaches are a fact of life for 90% of the population, you don't have to simply sit back and suffer. Take charge of your health today. Call Dr. Lew Wheelwright and Dr. Ryan Bosley at the Chiropractic Health Center of Ogden to start getting relief from your headache pain.