Chiropractic Care Available at Baltimore Back and Pain for Headache Treatment

Headaches are one of the most common reasons that people visit a doctor. More than 250 million work days are lost every year due to headaches. While headaches are rarely a sign of immediately serious or life threatening health problems, some are so painful that it may seem that something is very wrong inside the head. People have become accustomed to self medication which may mask potentially dangerous conditions.

Baltimore chiropractor Dr. Michael Dorn says, "A headache is your body's way of letting you know that something is not right." Some of the milder headaches are the result of occasional problems brought on by excess smoking, drinking or eating. Others might be the indirect symptom of eye strain, poor lighting, excessive noise, improper nutrition, hunger, daily pressures or an infection, etc. In rare cases, headaches can be attributed to organic conditions such as brain tumors or even diabetes. The chiropractic examination process helps identify the most likely cause of a headache.

An exam might show that the headache is the result of muscle tension and irritation of the nerves and blood vessels in the neck. The cervical vertebrae can become misaligned from excessive physical and/or emotional stress and can irritate the nerve roots in the neck and may even cause minor constriction in some vessels. If not cared for, more serious symptoms may develop.

Chiropractic care may help prevent unnecessary tension and/or irritation in the neck and head. Many studies show that cervical spine manipulation can offer significant improvement in headache outcomes in trials involving patients with neck pain and/or neck dysfunction and headache. In some instances, specific chiropractic adjustments can provide immediate relief for headaches. Others notice a slow decline in their symptoms after several weeks or longer of chiropractic care. Keep in mind that every headache victim is an individual case and may require special instructions or recommendations.

If the initial exam shows that your condition requires the attention of other health care specialists, Dr. Dorn will, of course, refer you to them. Your optimum health is our goal! If you have questions or would like more help with ways to manage your headaches, please contact Baltimore Back and Pain Center at 410-662-4476 and let us get you on the road to a healthier you. Visit the Baltimore Back and Pain Center's website for a coupon for a free chiropractic evaluation and hydromassage.