Did You Know…
Recent studies estimate that at least 50% of headache patients are given no specific diagnosis and are prescribed medication simply for pain relief. The largest single factor favoring the transformation of episodic headache into a chronic headache is analgesic drug abuse.

Chiropractic Can Help
A growing body of research suggests that a majority of headaches originate from the cervical spine (cervicogenic headache). Most migraines should probably be diagnosed as cervicogenic headaches.
Research on chiropractic and migraines: 98% success rate with 150 patients in immediately terminating recurrent attacks of migraine by cervical chiropractic manipulation. 74.7% success is maintained after 2 years.
Research on chiropractic and tension headaches: A study of 200 tension headache patients showed that 90% of the headaches come from the spine. 80% received complete relief through chiropractic manipulation.

What Should I Do?
Because headaches are so common, some people think that getting a headache is just a normal part of life. Some estimates suggest 25% of the population has a headache right now! A frequent and overlooked cause of headaches is the malfunction of spinal bones in the neck and upper back. Have a chiropractor examine you to find out if this is the case with your headache. No referral is necessary.