Headache and Migraine Relief in Fort Collins
Regular headache pain isn’t normal and could be a sign of an underlying issue, dehydration, or low blood sugar. If you experience headaches more than once per month, see Steve Cook, DC, at Brave Roots Chiropractic in Fort Collins. Dr. Cook offers an array of natural headache solutions for adults and children in Fort Collins, Colorado. With chiropractic care, you can reduce the severity and frequency of your headaches — or eliminate them altogether. Schedule a visit today by calling the office or booking online.
Root of the Problem
Migraines and headaches are serious and affect many people in Fort Collins. If you're not sure if you have had a migraine or not, the chances are you probably have not had one. The pain can be mind numbing, and for many patients it leaves them unable to function. The traditional medical system relies on medication for this issue, but for many patients that's not enough. It's important to find the source of what's causing the problem. Our Fort Collins chiropractic office can help.
There are many symptoms that can occur before a headache or migraine starts. Hallucinations, depression, or irritation are some of the symptoms those with migraines may experience. Often those with migraines will try to avoid any light, have an intolerance to loud noises, experience nausea, and vomiting to name a few.
Headaches and Migraines in Fort Collins
It has been shown many times that chiropractic care is effective at helping people with migraines. When the spine is aligned and pressure is removed from the nervous system, this will prevent migraine headaches from occurring. While most people know that they should visit the dentist they are not sure that they need to visit the chiropractor. Dentists take care of our teeth which is an important job, but your spine and nervous system control everything in your body.
For over one hundred years chiropractic care has been giving people relief from headaches and migraines. Fort Collins chiropractors know and understand the nervous system's master role in the body. If the spine moves out of position it can put pressure on the surrounding nerves. This pressure can result in many problems, but it can also result in headaches.
So How are Headaches Treated?
The kind of treatment for headaches will depend on what is causing the headaches. Our chiropractors work diligently to find the source of your headaches to help you to overcome them. Each year millions of dollars are spent treating headaches with aspirin and other drugs. While this may help in some cases, it is often not treating the cause of the problem. Chiropractors are able to work at the source of the problem, which can help you prevent the need for headache medications.
Headache Q & A
There are many different types of headaches with their own unique signs and symptoms, though common, overlapping headache symptoms include:
- Head and neck pain
- Throbbing or stabbing pain
- Pain in the forehead, temples, or sinuses
- Stiffness in the neck
- Jaw pain
- Numbness or tingling in the face, arms, or hands
- Pain behind the ears or tearing eyes
Additional symptoms of a headache can include more general feelings of fatigue and malaise, especially if you experience eye strain, trouble sleeping, or dehydration.
There are many known headaches triggers, including:
- Dehydration
- Excess caffeine intake or caffeine withdrawal
- Low blood sugar
- Neck pain or injury
- Hormonal fluctuations
- Changes in weather, especially barometric pressure
- Certain foods, such as aged cheeses, alcohol, and MSG
While many headaches triggers can be reduced through healthy lifestyle changes — including maintaining a regular sleeping and eating cycle — other triggers are hard to avoid or manage. Dr. Cook provides additional solutions to reduce the frequency and severity of your headaches, naturally.
Yes, there are different types of headaches that can be categorized based on the location of your headache pain and the type of pain you’re experiencing, whether stabbing, dull, aching, or throbbing. Common types of headaches include:
- Tension headaches
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Sinus or allergy headaches
- Cluster headaches
- Exertional headaches
- Migraines
Some types of headaches — called secondary headaches — are the result of another medical condition. If Dr. Cook suspects your headache is caused by another condition, he may refer you for additional testing or treatment.
Treatment for headache pain depends on the type of headache you’re experiencing and its cause. In many cases, lifestyle modifications — including getting restful sleep, drinking plenty of water, and maintaining normal blood sugar levels — can lessen your frequency of headaches.
For headaches with a mechanical or soft tissue cause — such as joint dysfunction or whiplash — Dr. Cook offers treatment options, including:
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Soft tissue therapy
- Acupuncture
- Postural exercises
- Rehabilitation
- Hot and cold therapy
- Ergonomic changes to improve your work station
- Suggestions for pillows or other improvements to your sleep
In some cases — such as migraine headaches — Dr. Cook may refer you to a neurologist for additional testing or medication, especially if you experience persistent daily migraines and need additional medical support.
To set up a visit for your headaches, call Brave Roots Chiropractic or book online now.
Don't suffer with headaches and migraines. At Brave Roots Chiropractic: Steve Cook, DC in Fort Collins our team will help you understand the cause of your condition and the treatment necessary to fix it. Feel free to call and ask any questions that you may have.
Monday
8:30am - 12:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Rossiter Stretching: 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday
1:00pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 12:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 6:30pm
Acupuncture: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Rossiter Stretching: 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Brave Roots Chiropractic:
Steve Cook, DC
2111 S College Ave Suite B
Fort Collins, CO 80525
P: (970) 482-5301
F: (866) 701-7104