Headache Relief with Chiropractic in Massillon
There are many different kinds of headache, but one of the most common types is known as "cervicogenic headache," or headaches that start in your neck.
Dr. Haycock sees a lot of patients in our Massillon office who are struggling with frequent, reoccurring headaches. Luckily, chiropractic treatment can usually help, potentially lessening these types of headaches by 50 percent, and research confirms it.
Research Proves Chiropractic Therapy Helps With Cervicogenic Headaches
A study was conducted involving 80 participants who reported experiencing at least five cervicogenic headaches during the prior three months. The objective was to see how effective chiropractic adjustments was for this type of head pain, as well as to ascertain the number of treatment sessions required to achieve a positive effect.
The individuals were split into four separate groups, so that each group was similar in age, gender, number of cervicogenic headaches, and their intensity. Of the four groups, two engaged in chiropractic treatments and two received light massage. Furthermore, one group assigned to each treatment received eight sessions and the other patients received twice that amount.
Each person was assessed based on head pain, neck pain, and disability prior to the study and 12 and 24 weeks after treatment was complete. The researchers found that those who received chiropractic as opposed to massage reported fewer headaches at the conclusion of the study. Furthermore, improvements were maintained when checked six months after treatment ended.
Furthermore, individuals who were taking medications for their headaches were able to lower their intake after completing the study. Those who received chiropractic had lower medication usage 24 weeks post-study.
We Can Help Clients Find Comfort From Head Pain
Dr. Haycock has helped many people who were suffering from headache pain in our Massillon office. Call us today at (330) 833-2085 for more information or for an appointment.
Reference
Haas M, Spegman A, Peterson D, Aickin M, Vavrek D. Dose response and efficacy of spinal manipulation for chronic cervicogenic headache: a pilot randomized controlled trial. The Spine Journal 2010; 10: 117-128.
Dr. Haycock
Welcome to Massillon Chiropractic Clinic, EMPOWERING you back to health. Dr. Ken Haycock is dedicated to helping you get relief from back or neck pains. Whether your pain is the result of a work injury, auto accident, sports injury or other condition, we will help you make it better. Our doctors will develop a care and treatment plan that is right for you. When we develop a plan for you, we will begin the necessary treatments and then give you preventative care to prevent the pains from returning.