What is a Tension Headache?
Tension headaches are the most common kind of headache. Tension headaches usually occur in middle age and are often associated with stress and anxiety.
What are the Causes of Tension Headaches?
Tension headaches are caused by stress, muscular tension and postural stress. Conditions that can lead to chronic muscular tension and headache include:
• Anxiety
• Arthritis in neck or spine
• Degenerative bone or disk disease in the neck or spine
• Depression
• Temporomandibular joint disorders
Tension Headache Symptoms:
Tension headaches usually produces a dull, steady ache on both sides of the head. The pain usually increases over a period of hours. A small number of tension-headache patients report that, when at its worst, the pain develops a pulsating quality. Muscular tenderness in areas of the neck, the base of the skull, scalp, forehead, face, jaw, shoulders, or upper arms may be present in tension-headache sufferers. Some people may show signs of clenching their teeth.
If your headache is caused by loss of natural curve in the neck, then
RESTORING THE NATURAL CURVE IN THE NECK MAY CURE AND PREVENT CHRONIC HEADACHES & ARTHRITIS.
FACT: Forty-Five (45) Million Americans suffer from chronic headaches. The good news is that you don’t have to. A routine chiropractic examination can reveal the cause of your headaches.
Tension headache sufferers are often provided excellent results with chiropractic care.
The Move of The Month
Stretching is an important part of maintaining your health. Performing the stretch below on a daily basis will help you in your pursuit to stay limber and pain-free.
Slowly laterally flex your head by bringing your ear to the same side shoulder. Apply slight pressure to the side of the head with the same side hand to increase the stretch. You should feel a stretching sensation in the opposite side of the neck.
Hold for this position for 30 seconds, return to the starting position, and perform the same movement to the opposite side.
Perform 1 time per day, 5 days per week.
Writers Bio
Dr. Steven R. Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California. He received his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.
Dr. Jones is accepting new patients and would be happy to consult with you regarding your chiropractic needs.
Call Steve Jones at
(619) 280 0554
San Diego Chiropractic
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