Headaches
There are two main categories of headaches: Primary and secondary. Primary headaches are those that occur because of nerve damage, a lack of oxygen or blood to the brain, or various other factors. Secondary headaches are those caused by environmental factors.
That means the way to avoid that secondary type of headache is to avoid factors that cause them. That’s not always easy as they can arise because of something as simple as too much caffeine or not enough caffeine. They can also arise because of more serious conditions such as diseases and severe injuries to the head, neck, and back.
Below is a list of some of those diseases and conditions that may be a source of secondary headaches.
- Concussions – These occur when the cerebrum, which is the part of the brain right below the skull, collides against the skull and causes bruising.
- Whiplash – This is caused by the overextension of the neck muscles forcing the neck into an S-shape.
Restoring Your Body
Did you all of the sudden start experiencing headaches, but you don’t know what caused them? Well, it’s possible that one of the above conditions may be the source of that pain in your head. There is no way to know unless you trust your care into the hands of someone who can help alleviate that pain and fix the source of those headaches.
Thankfully, an upper cervical chiropractor can examine your upper cervical spine, which consists of the top two vertebra in your neck, and make any needed any adjustments. When those two vertebrae are out of alignment by only ¼ of a millimeter is causes a miscommunication between the brain and the body, leads to nerve damage, hinders blood flow, and more. Realigning those two vertebrae can restore your body’s communication system, so it can continue to function healthily.
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