Headaches and migraines can greatly impact your daily life when left untreated. However, chiropractic care can help. At Perkins Family Chiropractic in Amarillo, TX, we provide natural treatment methods for headaches and migraines. It is important to understand the symptoms of these conditions so you know when to seek treatment.

What Are Headaches and Migraines?

A headache is a pain stemming from the head area. A migraine is a more severe form of a headache. Getting a headache from time to time is common for many people of all ages. They become a problem when the pain is chronic and so severe that the headache negatively affects your work and home life. 

There are different types of headaches patients get. These vary based on the severity of pain, among other factors. Types of headaches include tension, cluster, and sinus headaches. 

Symptoms of Headaches and Migraines

The most common symptom of headaches and migraines is a pain in the head. When a migraine occurs, a patient will feel intense pain on one side of their head. Sensitivity to light, noise and smells, nausea, and ringing in the ears are also symptoms of a migraine. 

Causes of Headaches and Migraines

There are various causes of headaches and migraines. These include:

• Specific drinks and foods
• Genetics
• Environmental changes
• Not enough sleep
• Stress

There are also other causes of migraines and headaches, such as anxiety, flashing lights, and smoking. You can also talk to our chiropractor about any other changes in your life and diet that may cause a migraine or headache to occur.

How Our Chiropractor Can Help

While headaches and migraines are unpleasant, chiropractic care can reduce or eliminate symptoms of both. Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to relieve pain and other symptoms of both headaches and migraines. 

Over time, the body can become misaligned, causing chronic pain and other issues. We can fix this by gently readjusting your head and neck to relieve pressure from muscles and other soft tissue. Regular chiropractic adjustments can reduce and even end the pain and suffering from your headaches and migraines. 

We also offer lifestyle advice and nutritional counseling. Our chiropractor will determine if certain factors are triggering your migraines and tell you to avoid them. Oftentimes, specific foods trigger or worsen migraines.

Visit Our Chiropractor for Headache and Migraine Treatment

If you are experiencing headaches or migraines, you don’t have to continue suffering. At Perkins Family Chiropractic in Amarillo, TX, we can help. Our all-natural techniques provide pain relief and will eliminate your headaches and migraines over time. Call us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more.