Treating Headaches and Neck Tension

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Out of all the different kinds of aches, headaches and neck tension have to be among the worst.

They can range from the mildly annoying to the utterly debilitating, and once they have arrived it seems the only way to treat them is with painkillers and rest until the pain subsides enough that you can get on with your day.

While chiropractic adjustments have proven particularly effective at treating headaches and neck tension, there are still some everyday actions you can take that will not just alleviate the pain, but help you avoid it altogether.

An Ounce of Prevention...

It goes without saying that the best headache or neck pain is the kind you avoid in the first place.

If you're susceptible to headaches, the best thing you can do is figure out what might be causing them.

Many times, you can significantly reduce how frequently you get headaches if you just make one or two changes to your schedule.

Stand Up

One of the biggest reasons for headaches and neck pains at work is sitting all day.

It's not a task our bodies were designed to do.

So one of the first steps in any headache and neck tension prevention plan is to take frequent breaks in order to stretch and walk around.

You'll also want to look at your workstation.

The best kind of workstation is not only ergonomically correct, but also allows you to stand or sit depending on your body's needs.

This reduces the stress you place on your body, and also helps keep you from being sedentary.

Drink Up

Another piece of advice is to keep yourself hydrated.

Dehydration can cause headaches that can be as powerful as a migraine, so make sure to drink lots of water throughout the day.

Breathe

If you suffer from stress headaches, you could benefit from breathing exercises.

Breathing exercises have been shown to help reduce stress, improve sleep and help people relax more.

Several breathing exercises exist, from deep breathing to relaxing breaths.

You can find several of them on the Internet.

You might even find them on some higher-grade fitness tracking bands.

Exploring meditation might also be beneficial.

Meditation not only provides the benefits of breathing exercises, but can also help increase mindfulness, the ability to focus your attention on the present.

Experiment with different types of breathing exercises and meditation tracks until you find the ones that work best for you.

Change Your Diet

Did you know fruits and vegetables have anti-inflammatory properties?

Since inflammations are responsible for multiple types of headaches, eating more salads, fruits and other plant-based foods can potentially reduce your headaches.

Eating more plant-based foods can also help lower blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease, as well as some forms of cancer!

Exercise

Exercise gets you moving. It also releases endorphins, the body's natural painkillers.

Studies have shown that with regular exercise, people can reduce the number of headaches they get.

Of course, exercise has many other health benefits as well.

If you haven't exercised in a while, start with something slow, like walking for 10-15 minutes.

If you already exercise regularly, try to increase the length of your exercise sessions.

See A Chiropractor

Certain types of headaches, called cervicogenic headaches, are headaches that come from another part of your body altogether, usually your spine or neck, commonly associated with stress.

These types of headaches respond particularly well to chiropractic treatment, especially from a chiropractor who practices ART (active release technique).

Seeing a chiropractor who specializes in this treatment can help you be rid of a cervicogenic headache.

Contact London Wellness Group

If you'd like to find out more about how chiropractic adjustments can help you control headaches and neck pain, reach out and contact us at the London Wellness Group.

Our team of experts will help you come up with a course of action to get you feeling better.

Contact us today!

Until next time,

London Wellness Group
1140 Southdale Rd #2,
London, ON N6K 2Y1
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The London Wellness Group is a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers in London Ontario. We’ve come together with one goal – to provide you with the highest level of chiropractic, wellness, and aesthetic care possible, so you can begin living a happier, healthier, more confident life.

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How Long do Chiropractic Adjustments Last?

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When you go to a chiropractor, you might not know what to expect.

What are "chiropractic adjustments?"

How many of them does a patient usually need?

Are they permanent fixes or will I have to keep getting them again and again?

These are all very good questions.

Read on to find the answers.

What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

In the world of chiropractic, an adjustment is just that—an adjustment a chiropractor makes to vertebrae of the spine.

These vertebrae are in sub-optimal positions along the spine, and the result is that the muscles can feel in pain, stiff, or just uncomfortable.

A chiropractor will push, shove and essentially force the wayward vertebra back into place.

These adjustments have also been recognized as being effective by the mainstream medical establishment.

How many adjustments do you need?

The short answer is “it depends.”

When you go to see a chiropractor, he or she will ask you a lot of questions about your pain or discomfort.

They'll want to know whether this is a new injury or one you've had for a while and whether the injury is chronic or not.

You can also expect your chiropractor to look at your overall health and examine your health history for any diseases which can cause complications in the treatment, like diabetes or scoliosis.

Finally, the number of adjustments you need will depend on the technique the chiropractor uses.

They might just treat the symptoms to help alleviate the pain so you can heal on your own, which most patients prefer.

However, they might want to do a corrective set of adjustments, which can take longer.

After all these factors have been evaluated, your chiropractor will tell you how many adjustments you need.

While even providing a range is impossible, it's safe to say that curing minor discomfort and one-time injuries will require fewer adjustments than treating chronic pain or severe muscle injuries.

How long do the adjustments last?

Unfortunately, the answer is still "it depends."

How long adjustments last depends on all the factors listed previously.

However, you also need to take into consideration how closely a patient follows the treatment plan and how often they do the stretches and exercises their chiropractor recommends.

Chiropractic adjustments may also not last as long for people who have a heavy workload or have a high stress level.

Other factors to consider include your diet, your current fitness level, how often you exercise, and even your hobbies.

The bottom line is that some people might only require a chiropractic adjustment every few months.

Other people might want to schedule multiple visits per month to make sure the adjustments don't wear off.

Contact London Wellness Group

If you'd like to learn more about how long chiropractic adjustments last, reach out and contact us at the London Wellness Group.

We’ll consult with you and recommend the optimal type treatments targeted to your specific needs, how many adjustments you'll need and how frequent the visits need to be.

Why live with pain when you can alleviate it with chiropractic?

Contact us today!

Until next time,

London Wellness Group
1140 Southdale Rd #2,
London, ON N6K 2Y1
- https://goo.gl/maps/3WgSBfoAUX12

The London Wellness Group is a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers in London Ontario. We’ve come together with one goal – to provide you with the highest level of chiropractic, wellness, and aesthetic care possible, so you can begin living a happier, healthier, more confident life.

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Should You Work Through Lower Back Pain?

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If you lead an active lifestyle, you'll eventually suffer from lower back pain.

Don't feel bad, it happens to almost everyone.

In most cases, the answer is to visit a chiropractor in your area.

A London Ontario chiropractor for lower back pain can help you here.

However, even after you have been adjusted you may have a question about the best way to work out.

Especially if your back starts to hurt.

You don't want to injure your lower back again.

Does that mean you shouldn't push yourself, though?

What’s the best course of action?

Read on and we'll help you find out.

Are You in Pain or Just Sore?

The very first thing to consider is whether you are in pain, or if you're merely feeling sore.

Soreness is your body's natural reaction to exercise.

It might not feel good, but it's not a bad thing.

Soreness is usually described as a dull, aching feeling.

Sore muscles may feel tender or stiff.

However, soreness only lasts 24 to 72 hours, and then you can get back to exercising.

Actual pain, on the other hand, is not a natural reaction to exercise.

It’s your body letting you know you’re doing something wrong.

Unlike soreness, pain is usually moderate or severe.

Pain is also likely to cause you to restrict your day-to-day activities.

As a general rule, if your lower back feels bad enough that you have to rearrange your daily schedule to accommodate it, you're in pain.

Should I Work Through the Pain or Not?

If you feel pain during or after an exercise, stop immediately and do not work through the pain.

As we mentioned previously, pain is your body letting you know you're doing something wrong.

Maybe the exercise you're doing isn't good for your lower back.

Maybe you're doing the exercise wrong.

Or maybe the pain is letting you know about another issue with your lower back you didn't know you had.

In any event, contact your chiropractor and set up an appointment.

If I Can't Exercise, Then What CAN I Do?

Not being able to work through lower back pain can be understandably frustrating.

However, there are a lot of different exercises available.

Your chiropractor can help you find an exercise which lets you work around your pain instead of trying to power through it.

Water therapy is one option.

Performing exercises in a pool is an excellent way to exercise your lower back and neck without stressing them.

Sometimes, your chiropractor may even suggest performing these exercises in a heated pool to increase your pain relief.

Low-impact aerobic exercises can also help you strengthen your lower back without causing pain.

For instance, if your lower back pain is caused by running, a therapist might suggest riding a bike or using the elliptical machine instead.

No matter what, you can rest assured that there’s a way for you to keep exercising without having to suffer.

Contact London Wellness Group

If you'd like to learn more about dealing with lower back pain, reach out and contact us at the London Wellness Group.

We have several experts who will consult with you and recommend treatments targeted to your specific needs.

Why live with pain?

Contact The London Wellness Group today!

Until next time,

London Wellness Group
1140 Southdale Rd #2,
London, ON N6K 2Y1
- https://goo.gl/maps/3WgSBfoAUX12

The London Wellness Group is a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers in London Ontario. We’ve come together with one goal – to provide you with the highest level of chiropractic, wellness, and aesthetic care possible, so you can begin living a happier, healthier, more confident life.

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