Thursday, December 1, 2016

Denver CO Chiropractor Has Headache Relief Techniques

By Frank Carbart


There are over 100 different types of headaches, denoted by the symptoms as well as the causes. Here are some of the most common types that are seen by Denver, CO Chiropractors:

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 pace in pain because it gets so bad. If someone suffering from a cluster headache can get out of bed long enough for someone to get them to the chiropractors' then a massage or adjustment can help relieve some of the pain and tension.

Sinus: This category generally appears when a person is suffering an allergy or congestion. The headaches commonly appear alongside the onset of Sinusitis, allergies, or infections. Additional symptoms include, cough, low grade fever, sneezing, runny nose, facial swelling, sore throat, and plugged ears. It surprises many people to discover that chiropractic techniques are effective at alleviating the pains and debilitating pressure that are typical of 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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