Chiropractic Care: A Holistic Approach to Headache Relief

Dr. Ryan often has patients who come to see him for chiropractic care, who express that they have “normal headaches.” The reality is no headache is normal. Headache symptoms often signal underlying problems that need to be addressed.

These root issues are subluxations, or misalignments, that cause pressure on nerves coming out from the spine. These nerves can trigger neck pain, muscle tightness, ringing in the ears, headaches, and migraines.

Modern lifestyle habits, such as hunching over workstations, looking down at our phones or other digital devices for lengthy periods, and slouching or lying down in awkward positions, often contribute to these misalignments. It’s important to note that some people also get headaches as a side effect of medications.

The good news is that after we adjust patients, often their headaches get better.

Success Stories: Beyond Headache Relief

Dr. Ryan shared the story of Samantha, a patient who experienced “normal” headaches that were getting more constant and intense. And they weren’t improving with the medications she was using. Dr. Ryan started adjusting her after she was given an exam.

After her second visit, Samantha’s headaches and migraines significantly improved and were less frequent and intense. Perhaps best of all, she’s been able to decrease her use of her medications.

Another patient who got great results from our care is Sandra, who came to the clinic suffering from headaches, migraines, neck pain, and a recently diagnosed thyroid issue. After a month of care, her condition improved dramatically. Even more remarkably, Sandra’s thyroid condition improved to the point where she was able to discontinue her medication.

Impressed by her results, Sandra brought her entire family in for examinations and care. During a follow-up visit, she noticed a jar in the office where patients deposited medication bottles they no longer needed. This jar served as a celebration of patients’ progress and improved health. Sandra surprised Dr. Ryan by asking if she could add her thyroid medication to the jar. Dr. Ryan recalled, “She said, ‘Can I put it in there?’ I said, ‘Yeah. Did you ever get off medication?’ And she replied, ‘I did.'”

The Importance of Timely Intervention

Dr. Ryan stressed, however, the significance of addressing health issues promptly. He noted that the duration of a problem often correlates with the potential for improvement. Long-standing issues may lead to organ dysfunction and more severe health problems over time.