It’s no secret that chiropractic therapies are excellent at relieving pain. So consider visiting our chiropractor for chiropractic treatment if you suffer from headaches. At Sorell-Iversen Chiropractic Clinic in Manhattan, KS, we provide chiropractic treatment for various health problems, including headaches. Here are insights on chiropractic care for headache relief.

Cervicogenic Headaches

Cervicogenic headaches commonly arise as pain on one side of the head that begins at the back and keeps moving to the front of the head. The same-side arm and shoulder pain often accompanies this headache. Cervicogenic headaches commonly originate from an underlying neck problem usually triggered by an injury, such as whiplash. Chiropractors frequently treat cervicogenic headaches with spinal manipulation, joint mobilization, and deep neck flexion exercises for the cervical spine.

Spinal manipulation is a chiropractic technique where the doctor uses their hands or a unique device to apply controlled pressure to a specific joint. You will hear a “pop” sound when the pressure is applied to your spinal joint.

Joint mobilization is a chiropractic therapy where the spinal joints are moved passively to improve their movement and alleviate pain.

Deep neck flexion exercises actively move the joints and muscles, following the guidance of our chiropractor. The therapy stretches flexor muscles deep in the neck that are crucial for supporting the channel.

Tension Headaches

Episodic tension headaches are caused by muscle tension resulting from prolonged shoulder, neck, or head tension. The chiropractic treatment for this headache includes soft tissue therapy, stress management, and low-load craniocervical mobilization.

Soft tissue therapy involves trigger point massage and stretching. It aims to relieve the muscle tension causing the tension headache and provide headache relief.

Stress management has been identified as contributing to the muscle tension that causes tension headaches. Our chiropractor will provide advice on how to manage your stress.

Low-load mobilization uses a gentle force than spinal manipulation. This therapy involves applying gentle pressure and rhythmic movements to the joints on the cervical spine.

Need Chiropractic Headache Relief? 

Our chiropractor will give you a comprehensive exam, and you can work with them to find the best treatment. We provide excellent chiropractic treatment at Sorell-Iversen Chiropractic Clinic in Manhattan, KS. Call us today at (785) 776-7568.