Stress from personal matters such as relationships, finances or work can manifest into a physical problem. What tends to occur when you have stress is the unconscious tightening of the muscles around our neck and shoulders. You may be completely unaware when you shrug your shoulders but it is a very common reaction to emotional and physical stress. The problem in doing this arises when your muscles are tense on a continual basis. Without knowing it you are training your muscles to overwork and stay in a shrugged position.Each vertebrae of your spine is freely movable in comparison to the one above and below it. Your para-spinal muscles dictate the position of the bones in your spine. There are strong muscles at the back of your skull that connect to the bones in your neck. These muscles control movements such as turning your head from side to side, looking up and down, etc. When you have a repeated tightening of these muscles the bones in the upper area (cervical region) of your spine are pulled. This slight movement away from their normal position is many times the root cause of your common headache. The medical term for this improper movement is a vertebral subluxation, which simply means the bone is out of its normal place but it is not dislocated.
Chiropractors are trained to detect which bones in the spine are not in their proper position and how to gently align the spine to its proper position. Physiotherapy may also be used to relax the inflamed muscles that initially caused the problem. The chiropractic adjustment of these misaligned vertebrae has been very effective at reducing the symptoms from headaches. Many people experience relief from the adjustment very quickly and the results can last for months to years.
If you suffer from headaches you should visit a metro Atlanta chiropractor. The physical exam during your initial visit will help determine the underlying causes of your headache problem. Working with the natural solutions from the doctor will help your body better manage the effect of stress to your muscles and may eliminate the causes of your headache.
Get a proper evaluation for your headache pain sooner rather than later. Feel free to email Dr. Evans any further questions at info@evansclinic.com.
