Headaches can be irritating and sometimes completely debilitating. Research shows that 9 out of 10 Americans suffer from headaches and chiropractic adjustments may help individuals find relief. Here are a few headache relief benefits you might experience with chiropractic care.

How Chiropractic Adjustments Can Help Relieve Headaches 

1. Manage Spinal Alignment 

Poor spinal alignment of the cervical spine can cause headaches, particularly cervicogenic headaches. Cervicogenic headaches are caused by misalignments of the neck. Nerves get irritated from misalignments in the neck can cause headaches. Chiropractic adjustments can help realigning the bones in the neck and take the pressure off the nerves causing headaches. Studies show that adjustments can provide headache relief, by taking irritation off the nerves in the neck causing the headaches.

2. Relieve Stress

Stress and tension are major contributors to headaches. Stress causes muscles to get tight and irritate the nerves causing headaches. Chiropractic adjustments can ease these tension-type headaches by releasing pressure on the nerves and muscles around the neck, head, and shoulders. Adjustments, like massage therapy, can help relax the muscles and taking pressure off the nerves. A spinal adjustment may even contribute to better sleep by relieving pressure on the nervous system, which is important for stress management. With stress management, along with chiropractic adjustments and improved posture you may experience fewer headaches. 

3. Promote Proper Posture 

One of the most important changes you can make on your own for headache relief is to practice good posture. Looking down at your phone, sitting while hunched, taking few or no breaks while on the computer or gaming, can all contribute to headaches. These bad body postures can irritate and create tension on the nerves and muscles. Chiropractic adjustments can help you establish proper posture and alleviate the tension on the nerves and muscles. Your chiropractor can work with you to establish better posture and stretching techniques to include in your daily routine to keep your muscles and joints from tensing up due to bad posture. 

If you’re looking for chiropractic adjustments to ease your tension or headaches, turn to Heartland Family Chiropractic, PLLC in Elizabethtown, KY. Chiropractic care can help with other ailments as well, including scoliosis and auto injury pain. Their experienced and compassionate chiropractors will help you find relief and add a new level of health and wellness to your daily routine. To learn more about their services, call (270) 234-8880 or visit them online.