Common Headache and Migraine Types

Frequent headaches and migraines can be debilitating and prevent you from working efficiently or enjoying the things you love. Identifying which type of headache or migraine you have is essential in finding the perfect treatment and chiropractic care you need for pain relief. Dr. Richard Burg of the Active Wellness Chiropractic Center, serving Berkeley, CA, and Oakland, CA, regularly provides effective headache and migraine relief through chiropractic care. Here is an overview of the most common headache types and migraines we successfully treat with customized chiropractic care.

Types of Headaches Types

Tension headaches involve tight, squeezing sensations on both sides of the head resulting from tight muscles in your neck and shoulder. Chiropractic adjustments restore proper alignment of neck joints, and massage therapy can help loosen your tight muscles.

Sinus headaches typically occur from sinus infections or allergies that lead to localized pain in the sinus cavities. Congestion symptoms can also lead to sinus headaches. Your chiropractor can perform gentle chiropractic manipulation of the spine and neck to improve sinus drainage and relieve pain.

Stress or anxiety often manifests physically as tension headaches. You will typically feel a dull, aching head pain and a feeling of pressure or tightness across your forehead. Your chiropractor can help you manage tension headaches with relaxation training, biofeedback, and lifestyle changes that pair well with chiropractic therapy.

Migraine Variations

Migraines frequently present themselves as moderate to severe throbbing pain on one side of your head. You may also have nausea or light and sound sensitivity from your migraine. Your chiropractor can perform specific chiropractic neck adjustments to alleviate migraines and recommend trigger avoidance.

Chronic migraines can impact patients 15 or more days per month. Your chiropractor will create a customized treatment plan that involves preventative chiropractic care and techniques for managing pain episodes. This treatment plan offers you a holistic and non-drug approach to managing your migraines.

Get Chiropractic Care Near You Serving Berkeley, CA, and Oakland, CA, to Relieve Your Headache and Migraine Pain

Chronic headaches and migraines can significantly impact your quality of life, so contact Dr. Burg and the Active Wellness Chiropractic Center, serving Berkeley, CA, and Oakland, CA, to get the chiropractic care you need to feel like yourself again. Call us and schedule a consultation today at (510) 601-6330 to get customized chiropractic care for your headaches and migraines.