Headaches and your NECK!

Are your HEADACHES coming from your NECK? POSSIBLY YES!

This common condition is called cervicogenic headaches.

If fact, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) "The MOST COMMON type of HEADACHE is likely caused by tight muscles in your shoulders, neck, scalp and jaw."  (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003024.htm)

What in your neck is causing these headaches?

One cause may include a fixation of a joint in your neck – that means that the bones (vertebrae) in your neck are not gliding past each other the way they should.

There may also be imbalances of the muscles of your neck if they are tightened, spasmed or if there are any adhesions. Many times it is a combination of these.

HOW CHIROPRACTIC CAN HELP!

-Chiropractic adjustments may be utilized to help restore proper motion in your spinal joints. (vertebrae)

-Specific therapeutic muscular applications may also be utilized to correct any imbalances within the muscles affecting your neck.

-An individualized program consisting of exercises and stretches can be created to help restore and maintain the delicate balance of your spine and surrounding musculature.

Here at Bay Chiropractic and Rehabilitation we have exceptionally high success utilizing these therapies for the condition of cervicogenic headaches.

Yours in Health,

Dr. Brent Caplan & Dr. Eric Nepomnaschy - Your Santa Monica Chiropractors