Headaches & Migraines

In Dr. David's Words

Headache is one of the most common symptoms regardless of the specific problem, disorder, or disease. It may be a sign of emotional or physiological stress, a lack of sleep, dehydration, allergies, viral or bacterial infection, or a side effect of medication, etc. Out of these, tightness and muscle tension in the neck and shoulder area is a very common cause of headaches today due to poor posture combined with a lack of exercise. Many people experience some kind of headache or migraine in the morning from sleeping wrong, or throughout the day after long periods of consistent computer work.

From small muscles to big muscles, deep muscles to surface muscles, the majority of muscles in the neck and upper back are connected to the upper neck and base of the skull. If there is any tightness or muscle tension in the related muscle groups, the blood circulation which carries oxygen to the brain will ultimately be impeded. This is the reason why those who experience headaches describe the pain as coming from the back of the neck then traveling around the head.

Chiropractic adjustments help alleviate headaches and migraines by decreasing tension in the neck and back, and increasing blood flow in the afflicted area(s). This is achieved by the chiropractor aligning the spinal segments and recovering the joints’ mobility. If you are suffering from a headache in the Kirkland and Redmond area, contact us at Alight Chiropractic to learn more about the benefits of chiropractic care!