Millions of people experience sinus pain and pressure at least once a year. If sinus headaches are affecting your quality of life, you may be interested in exploring a variety of ways to reduce your symptoms. Read on to learn how a chiropractor can help you find relief from sinusitis.

Chiropractic Care for Sinus Problems

What Is Sinusitis?

Sinusitis is an infection of the tissue around the sinuses, which are the eight hollow cavities in the skull. When fluid from allergies or the common cold builds up and blocks the sinuses, the surrounding tissue can become infected and inflamed. While anyone can get sinusitis, the condition is most prevalent in people between the ages of 18 and 45, especially those who smoke or already have other bacterial infections.

What Are the Symptoms?

Inflammation of infected sinus tissue causes pain and pressure, particularly behind the eyes and in the cheeks. Other symptoms of sinusitis include nasal congestion that lasts more than a week, green or yellow mucus draining from the nose or down the throat, fever, bad breath, and coughing. Patients with an acute sinus infection can usually get pain relief with over-the-counter decongestants, but those with chronic sinusitis may need to seek other treatment.

How Can a Chiropractor Help?

Many people know that a chiropractor can help with back pain and neck pain, but did you know that chiropractic care can provide headache relief as well? Your chiropractor can manipulate your facial bones and perform adjustments on your vertebrae to improve drainage and alleviate painful sinus pressure. Preventative chiropractic adjustments can boost the signals from your nervous system to your sinuses, which may prevent blockages from reoccurring.

Gateway Chiropractic Center in Crossville, TN, has been providing quality chiropractic care for patients in Cumberland County for 35 years. Whether you need pain relief from a sinus infection or auto accident injuries, Dr. Michael Ellis and his team are committed to treating the root of your discomfort, not just the symptoms. Call (931) 484-3135 to schedule an appointment, or visit their website to learn more about their services.