Headaches

Headaches and migraines are some of the most common causes of pain and often return frequently. If you experience recurring headaches, contact board-certified Quentin Smith, DC, and his team at The $25 Chiropractor in Queen Creek, Arizona. They provide high-quality chiropractic care to treat all types of headaches. Call the office today to benefit from the team’s comprehensive headache and migraine treatment, or book an appointment by completing the online form.

What causes headaches?

Headaches take many forms, and there are over 150 kinds. Some are mild, while others are so intolerable you’re unable to function normally. Headaches often pass the same day, but some persist far longer, and others recur frequently.

Structural problems in your head, spine, or neck cause primary headaches. That could be a musculoskeletal or neurological (brain and nerve) problem. People of all ages experience primary headaches, including migraine, cluster, and tension headaches.

Secondary headaches result from underlying problems, such as:

• Sinus infections
• Colds and flu
• High blood pressure
• Dehydration
• Concussion
• Stress and anxiety
• Stroke
• Excessive alcohol consumption

Prescription pain medications, certain foods, and preservatives can also trigger headaches in some people.

Dr. Smith conducts a comprehensive exam and reviews your medical history to identify the causes and contributing health issues responsible for your headaches. They create a customized treatment plan to provide you with long-term pain relief.

What headache treatments are available?

The $25 Chiropractor team takes a holistic and integrated approach to headache treatment. They prescribe a combination of natural therapies and lifestyle changes to relieve headaches and migraines. Depending on the source of your headaches, your treatment program could include:

• Chiropractic adjustments to realign the spine
• Spinal decompression therapy
• Massage therapy
• Postural corrections
• Stretching exercises
• Flexion and distraction therapy
• Intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy
• Heat and ice therapy
• Nutritional changes

Dr. Smith doesn’t just focus on relieving headache pain, but he also helps you avoid future headaches whenever possible. 

How can I avoid headaches?

Not all headaches are preventable, but with expert help, you can reduce their frequency and severity. To reduce migraines and chronic tension headaches, Dr. Smith recommends:

• Avoiding skipping meals
• Eating healthy foods
• Reducing processed food consumption
• Avoiding excessive alcohol intake
• Having regular chiropractic adjustments
• Drinking more water
• Getting more exercise
• Reducing or eliminating certain medications

Over time, the experienced health care providers at The $25 Chiropractor will help you reduce your need for headache pain medications by using natural therapies that provide lasting relief. If you take prescription medications, talk to the prescribing doctor first to ensure it’s safe to stop them or see if there’s an alternative.

Call The $25 Chiropractor to schedule a consultation today or book an appointment online anytime.