Headaches

Headaches & Migraines

Most people experience headaches at some stage of their lives. Headaches can originate anywhere in the head or neck.  Most feel headaches at the back of the head, on the sides, the forehead and behind the eyes.  Stress and working in a sustained position at the computer can result in headaches.

Chiropractic treatment is effective on restoring the mechanical problems in the neck and relieving headaches originating from the neck (cervicogenic).

Migraines are usually very common.  They can be episodic/ moderate to severe and often termed chronic.  Its typically one sided and is referred to as pounding and throbbing.  They can typically be aggravated by routine physical activity.  They can be accompanied with light/smell/sound sensitivity, nausea, vomiting.  This is termed an ‘aura’ usually occurs before the headache starts.

How We Can Help

Our Chiropractor takes a detailed medical history and examination to determine the diagnosis of your condition.  The chiropractor at Life and Care Chiropractic treats headaches related to the neck and migraines by devising an individualised care package involving manual therapies (manipulation/adjustments, mobilisation and soft tissue work) to free up joints, stretches, exercises, dry needling, therapeutic and ergonomic advice and discuss lifestyle changes.

Life and Care Chiropractic treats people of varying age and occupations across Leeds and Bradford.  The chiropractor treats back pain, sciatica, neck pain, headaches originating from the neck (cervicogenic), migraines, shoulder pain/dysfunction, tennis elbow, hip osteoarthritis related pain, knee osteoarthritis related pain, minor sports injuries and many others.