Many people suffer from headache pain, and tension headaches are a common problem in our busy world. Postural problems and stress are common sources of tension headache pain, and ones that Dr. Vinick and the team here in our Redondo Beach chiropractic office have a lot of experience in treating.
The scientific literature verifies our findings: A 2016 study from Spain managed a group of 76 patients with chronic tension headaches. The participants were divided into four treatment groups: 19 patients were treated with suboccipital inhibition (the therapist presses on the tight tissues at the top of the spine); 19 with chiropractic adjustments; 19 with both adjustments and suboccipital inhibition; and 19 received no treatment.
The authors discovered that the spinal adjustments were effective at relieving pain, and that the best results were found when spinal adjustments were combined with the suboccipital inhibition.
When we get stressed out, the nerves and tissues in the neck can be disrupted, resulting in pain. Chiropractic works by eliminating these strains and restoring the normal nerve function to the tissues.
If you live in Redondo Beach and are dealing with any kind of headache, we're here to help you get relief. Call Dr. Vinick today at (310) 375-4325 for an appointment or more information.
Reference
Espi-Lopez GV, Rodriguez-Blanco C, Oliva-Pascual-Vaca A, et al. Do manual therapy techniques have a positive effect on quality of life in people with tension-type headache? A randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine 2016; February 29.
