Frequent Headaches? You’re not alone. 9/10 Americans suffer from headaches.
What Can You Do?
The ACA suggests the following:
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If you spend a large amount of time in one fixed position, such as in front of a computer, on a sewing machine, typing or reading, take a break and stretch every 30 minutes to one hour. The stretches should take your head and neck through a comfortable range of motion.
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Avoid teeth clenching. The upper teeth should never touch the lowers, except when swallowing. This results in stress at the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) – the two joints that connect your jaw to your skull – leading to TMJ irritation and a form of tension headaches.
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Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to help avoid dehydration, which can lead to headaches.
What Can a Doctor of Chiropractic Do?
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Perform spinal manipulation or chiropractic adjustments to improve spinal function and alleviate the stress on your system.
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Provide nutritional advice, recommending a change in diet and perhaps the addition of B complex vitamins.
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Offer advice on posture, ergonomics (work postures), exercises and relaxation techniques. This advice should help to relieve the recurring joint irritation and tension in the muscles of the neck and upper back.