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Headache Treatment in Matlock

Headaches can be frustrating and disruptive, particularly when they affect your work, sleep, exercise or everyday activities.

There are many different types of headache and many possible contributing factors. For some people, headaches can occur alongside neck pain, stiffness or muscular tension.

At So Healthy Matlock, our chiropractors can assess your individual symptoms and discuss whether chiropractic care may be appropriate for you.

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What type of headache are you experiencing?

Headaches can vary considerably from person to person. You might experience:

• A dull or aching sensation
• Pressure or tightness around the head
• Pain alongside neck stiffness
• Pain around the back of the head or neck
• Symptoms that seem to change with movement or position
• Headaches that interfere with everyday activities

There are many different types of headache, including tension-type headaches, migraines and cervicogenic headaches. Because headaches can have many possible causes, it's important to consider your individual symptoms rather than assuming every headache has the same explanation.

Headaches associated with the neck

Some headaches are associated with structures in the neck and are sometimes described as cervicogenic headaches.
You may notice headache symptoms alongside neck pain or stiffness, or find that particular neck movements or positions appear to affect your symptoms.

During your appointment, your chiropractor will discuss your symptoms and relevant health history before carrying out an appropriate assessment to determine whether chiropractic care may be suitable.

What about migraines?

Migraines are different from headaches associated with the neck and can involve significant head pain, nausea and sensitivity to light or sound.

If you experience migraines, it's important to discuss them with your GP or another appropriate healthcare professional, particularly if your symptoms are new, changing or becoming more frequent.

If you also experience neck pain or stiffness, mention this to your chiropractor so they can take this into account during your assessment.

We don't present chiropractic care as a treatment or cure for migraine.

What can contribute to headaches?

Headaches can be associated with many different factors, including:

• Stress
• Changes in sleep
• Dehydration
• Illness
• Visual strain
• Changes in activity
• Muscular tension
• Neck discomfort or stiffness

There isn't always an obvious cause, and different types of headache require different approaches.

If your symptoms suggest that you need further medical assessment or investigation, we'll explain this and may recommend speaking with your GP or another appropriate healthcare professional.

How do our Matlock chiropractors approach headaches?

At So Healthy, good care starts with listening.

Your chiropractor will discuss:
• What your headaches feel like
• How often they occur
• How long you've experienced them
• Any associated neck pain or stiffness
• Activities or positions that affect your symptoms
• Your relevant health history

Following your assessment, we'll explain our findings and discuss whether chiropractic care is appropriate.

Looking for a chiropractor for headaches in Matlock?

If you're experiencing headaches alongside neck pain or stiffness, our friendly team at So Healthy Matlock can assess your individual circumstances and discuss whether chiropractic care may be suitable for you.

Call 01629 888323 to arrange an appointment or speak to our team about headache treatment in Matlock.

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Paul Ace

June 1, 2024

Esther was really helpful. Explained the process well as it was my first time and I left feeling better than when I went in!

Barbara Fleet

May 16, 2024

I go to the Kempston branch to see Esther. She is thorough and efficient when she treats me but also is kind and compassionate. I always come away feeling better than when I walked in.

David Huke

May 7, 2024

I have been using the so healthy wellness centre for many many years now and having a quality chiropractor available to see each month has helped me to keep playing tennis 🎾, plus doing many others things that I don’t think I’d be able to do if I didn’t have these regular checkups and adjustments. Many thanks