Headaches & Sinus Trouble

Headaches are a common occurrence among our population, especially desk/ computer workers, but they shouldn’t be…

There are many types and causes to headaches, we will discuss the most common treated in our office. If you are suffering from headaches it is always best to have a proper evaluation to determine the best course of management for you.

Common Headache Types we Successfully Treat:

  1. Tension Headache

  2. Migraine

  3. Sinus Headache

  4. Cervicogenic Headache


As Much as 90% of the American population has suffered from headaches

While you are not alone in your headache suffering, we at Michigan Complete Chiropractic & Wellness firmly believe no one should have to suffer from headaches. Headaches should not be a “normal” occurrence. We want to help you regain your life and eliminate your suffering from headaches!

Symptoms of Common headaches:

Tension & Cervicogenic

  • Throbbing, pounding, pulsating, intermittent or constant feeling of discomfort.

  • Generally bilateral (both sides) or global (entire head) discomfort.

  • Pain starts in the occipital region (back of the head) and spreads around the outsides toward the frontal area

  • Pain is often made worse by neck movements or sustained postures.

  • Decreased neck range of motion

  • Sensation of a band or vise around the head.

  • Muscular tenderness or soreness of the muscles in the neck or shoulders.

Desk/ computer workers as well as students are particularly vulnerable to suffering from this type of headache. This video includes some great exercise and stretches for relief from tension headaches while at the office or school.

 
 

Migraine

  • Pulsating

  • One-day duration

  • Unilateral (one side of the head)

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • May be triggered by certain foods

  • Disturbances of vision or hearing

  • Disabling

Sinus

  • Pain mainly in forehead, face, cheeks or jaw.

  • Feeling of congestion or pressure

  • Common around allergy or flu season

  • Feeling of fullness in the face.

  • May be accompanied by loss of smell or taste.

Evaluation and chiropractic treatment of headaches

The first step in treating your headache is to determine what type you may be suffering from and why. We will ask you a number of questions that will provide Dr. Kris with the necessary information to treat your headache successfully.

Next, treatment of headaches is accomplished through a combination of: