Some things in life we just have to live with, and whilst some of them can be unpleasant, this is simply a fact of our daily living. On the other hand, there are things in life that we simply feel we have to live with, when in reality Perth chiropractor, Dr Adam Rocchi, feels there is much that can be done about them. If you are a common sufferer of headaches then you don’t need anyone to tell you how debilitating and upsetting they can be when suffering an attack, particularly if you are a migraine sufferer.
Research done by Headache Australia showed that 23% of homes include at least one migraine sufferer within them, and a huge 7 million people regularly suffer from tension headaches. Is this a sign of our stressful lives these days? Possibly so, but the fact remains they are painful and they are unpleasant.
The good news? You don’t have to live with frequent headache bouts.
Here at Spine Scan we are committed to helping regular headache sufferers, with thorough examination and chiropractic treatment, aiming towards reducing severity and frequency of attacks. Dr Rocchi ( chiropractor ) is experienced in administering gentle and effective chiropractic treatment for a variety of different types of headaches, in an attempt to avoid or reduce the use of regular medications and their possible side effects.
Like anything in life, there are different types of headache, and which one you are suffering from needs to be identified and determined first.
Tension headaches – These are the most common type of headache, which come on predominantly when you are stressed out. Tension headaches are characterised by pain and pressure in the back of the head and neck.
Cluster headaches – Generally affecting men more than women, cluster headaches come on in cycles, severely and suddenly, and can cause symptoms such as congestion and watery eyes on the affected side.
Sinus headaches – A pressure feeling in the face with attached pain is the main symptom of a sinus headache and is generally caused by a sinus infection or head cold.
Migraines – Without a doubt the worst kind of headache out there. A severe pain in the head accompanied by unpleasant symptoms such as visual disturbances and nausea and vomiting to name just a few.
These are the main types of headaches which affect people on a daily basis, but the good news is that chiropractic care can certainly help reduce severity and frequency. A thorough history is taken first to identify symptoms and causes, followed by a thorough examination of posture, muscle strength or weakness, and range of movement in the neck. At Spine Scan we also use a computerised spinal analysis system in conjunction with our examination to help us determine the nature of your problem.
Gentle adjustments to the neck and upper spine are made to try and help the problem in addition to postural advice, dietary changes, and exercises to continue at home.
If you regularly suffer from headaches, no matter what type don’t hesitate to call the practice now on (08) 61508783 South Perth to arrange an appointment.
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