It's Just A Normal Headache

When first working with a patient in my practice and reviewing their health history, I can't tell you how many times I've heard something like, "It's just a normal headache," or, "I get normal headaches." While headaches might be common, they are not normal. A headache is usually a sign of an underlying problem. There are several causes of headaches including tumors, infections, intracranial bleeding, severe hypertension, dehydration, allergies, structural abnormalities, etc.

 In the absence of medical emergencies like tumors, infections, bleeding, and severe hypertension, I commonly find cervical (neck) and thoracic (rib cage) structural problems during our examination of a patient who has headaches. When there is a structural problem, the body is in a poor biomechanical state and is under much more tension and stress than if the structural problem was not there. One of the most common structural problems that can cause these types of headaches is anterior head syndrome.

When we correct the structural problem with a specific treatment plan, more often than not, the headaches go away. Many of my patients are amazed that, when they initially consulted with me for neck or back pain, we were able to help them eliminate their "normal headaches" without the use of surgery or drugs.

If you or someone you know is suffering from headaches and has never had a proper structural evaluation, we may be able to help. The first step is to schedule a consultation. As always, there is no charge for our consultation. The consultation is not a commitment, just a conversation to see if we can help.