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Headaches Relief in Lincoln Square

man touching temples in painPulsating pain. A dull ache. Sudden discomfort or “brain freeze” after eating ice cream. Pain on the top of the head. As one of the most common pain conditions experienced around the globe, headaches can range from mildly uncomfortable to downright debilitating.

This type of discomfort often causes sufferers to miss school or work days. Those who experience frequent headaches may also find that their mental health is affected by anxiety or depression.

What Are the Main Types?

There are more than 150 types of headaches, which fall into two main categories: primary and secondary ones.

Primary

These are those that aren’t due to another medical condition. The category includes

  • Cluster
  • Migraine
  • New daily persistent headaches (NDPH)
  • Tension

Secondary

This type is related to another condition, including

  • Head injury
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • Infection
  • Medication overuse
  • Sinus congestion
  • Trauma
  • Tumor

How Chiropractic May Help

Adjustments may be an effective care option for alleviating tension headaches and ones that start in the neck.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of techniques do you find successful for treating headaches?

Chiropractic and acupuncture care are used.

Do you have any specific patient miracle stories?

We have numerous patients who suffer from multiple migraines a week. After receiving our care, they now only have migraines every other month at the most.

How long until patients typically notice relief?

Within the first month of care.

How does acupuncture help with this type of pain?

Acupuncture helps calm muscle, allowing better circulation and relaxing the nerves involved in the headaches.

Can eliminating certain foods help relieve my head discomfort?

Yes, we have patients that we helped just by doing a food sensitivity test and elimination diet after understanding their reaction to certain foods.

Book an Appointment

You don’t have to put up with the pounding. Contact Pro-Holistic Care to schedule an appointment with one of our chiropractors!

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Headaches Relief in Lincoln Square, Chicago IL | (773) 279-9344