Tension headaches

Tension headaches affect about 3 percent of the U.S. population and account for over half of individuals that experience headaches for 180 days every year. They can cause discomfort behind your eyes, in your head and neck, that is mild, moderate, or severe. A tension headache can feel like you have a tight band around your forehead. At Campion Chiropractic Clinic in College Station, we understand everything about headaches, and our chiropractor is experienced to help you deal with and tension headaches.

The Causes of Tension Headaches

Tension headaches are a result of tight or contracted neck and scalp muscles. Muscle contractions can occur as a result of stress, depression, concussion, or anxiety. Any activity that requires the head to be kept in one position for an extended period of time without moving can also contribute to this type of headache. Typing or other computer tasks, delicate handwork, and using a microscope are all possible causes for these headaches.

A tension headache may also result from sleeping in a chilly environment or sleeping with your neck in an unnatural posture. Other causes include alcohol consumption, caffeine (excess or withdrawal), flu, sinus infections, excess smoking, dehydration, and exhaustion.

Symptoms

The pain is typically low to moderate, but it can be severe. You may mistake your tension headache for migraines in this scenario. Tension headaches, however, do not share all of the symptoms of migraines, such as nausea and vomiting. A tension headache, like a migraine, may cause sensitivity to light and loud sounds in rare instances. The general symptoms include:

• Pressure around your forehead

• Dull pain in the head

• Tenderness around the scalp and forehead
  
  

How a Chiropractor Can Help

Many studies show that chiropractic adjustments are extremely helpful in treating tension headaches, particularly those that originate in the neck. Spinal manipulation gives almost immediate relief for headaches originating in the neck and has no side effects compared to the commonly prescribed medications. Chiropractic care does not rely on pain medication or invasive procedures like surgery to produce results.

Find Relief for Tension Headaches in College Station, TX

If you live in or around College Station, our chiropractor at Campion Chiropractic Clinic will help get rid of your stubborn tension headaches. Dr. Sehorn is ready to provide the relief that you need. Call our team today at (979) 464-4400 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.