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But it is a proven fact that migraine and tension headaches are most often accompanied by stiffness and pain, particularly in the neck (cervical) area of the spine. It is this established link of cause and effect that presents a logical case for making chiropractic care the first choice of treatment for most patients. Diagnosing the case Not surprisingly, chiropractic care begins with an evaluation of the migraine or tension headache symptoms that are present. A thorough review of the patient‘s health history follows. Then a thorough physical examination of the neck and back is given to see if there is any indication of misalignment and to check for signs of stiffness, pain, muscle tension and limited range of motion. Xâ€"rays are commonly taken to further reveal and identify the problem. Once it is established that a misalignment is the culprit, chiropractic becomes the sensible method of treatment. However, if the neck and back are aligned properly and if other problems are discovered that may be the cause of your headache another health care specialist will be recommended. Establishing the treatment Central to any chiropractic treatment program for migraine and tension headache patients is, of course, spinal adjustment. One adjustment may bring immediate relief to back pain and headache. But chances are it will take a regular schedule of treatments to keep proper alignment in place and allow enough time to bring chronic headache pain under permanent control or cure. Patience, Patients Chiropractic care is complete care, not a quick fix. The nature of migraine and tension headaches demands thorough diagnosis and a systematic program for cure and control. Checking the symptoms and causes of headaches It‘s generally a migraine when the head feels like it‘s going to burst. There‘s a deep, throbbing| .« pain, localized either on one side of the head or the other. The patient usually can‘t stand light or| © noise. Nausea and impaired vision are common. Attacks come frequently and can last as long as|â€" § a few hours to a few days. They are often setâ€"off by menstruation, too much alcohol, caffeine or| . * smoking. $ The pain of a tension headache is distinctly different. It‘s a dull, steady pain that grips the entire head. There is usually stiffness in the neck and tension between the shoulder blades. Attacks are often triggered by stress or fatigue. They occur frequently and can last hours. What causes headaches? 3 f When a misalignment causes migraines, the out of position vertebra puts pressure on one or| q misalioned more spinal nerves. As a result, the blood flow to the head is reduced. To compensate, blood 8 vessels in the head expand and irritate surrounding nerves. Result: the throbbing pain of a| Yertebra can put migraine. pressure on spina The situation with a tension headache is different. Here the pressure on the spinal nerves is not| nerves resulting in severe enough to affect blood flow. headache pain. However, contraction of neck muscles and tearing of muscle fibers irritate the underlying nerves within the neck. The irritated nerves signal for muscles to tighten resulting in a cycle of spasm and pain throughout the head. Result: the dull pain of a tension headache. A public awareness program by your local chiropractic association CHIROPRACTIC A GOOD HEALTH Simply put, chiropractors believe in treating the cause of headaches rather than the pain itself, For many cases, the cause stems from a misalignment of the spine, usually in the neck or upper back. It‘s a condition that‘s normally the result of injury, poor posture or a combination of both. PUD the home of the 1 Carat Diamond s CRIGLEY C mc 312 Lakeshore Rd. E., Oakville 844â€"7220 _T SAID !TS DINNER "TIME, YOUNG MAN fine jewellery A misaligned vertebra can put pressure on spinal nerves resulting in headache pain. CENTRAL Shaw Chiropractic Centre 586 Argus Rd. Dr. Greg Shaw Halton Chiropractic Clinic 250 Wyecroft Rd., Suite 5 Dr. Larry Laughlin Dr. Bill Stackhouse soUTH WEST Bronte Chiropractic Office 2368 Lakeshore Rd. W. Dr. Joyce Allman Hassard Chiropractic Clinic 2361 Lakeshore Rd. W. Dr. Murray Hassard Huggins Chiropractic 467 Speers Rd. Dr. Brian Huggins Oakwest Chiropractic Office 635 Fourth Line Dr. Don Hammond Arishenkoff/MacDougall Chiropractic 145 Trafalgar Rd. Dr. Michele Arishenkoff Dr. Lloyd MacDougall Maple Grove Chiropractic Clinic 511 Maple Grove Dr. Dr. James Wilson Dr. Patrick Zak Moore Chiropractic Centre 220 Randall St. Dr. Brett Moore Dr. Don Moore Oakville Chiropractic Centre 145 Dunn St. Dr. Richard Fenn Dr. Arnold Roper 338â€"1548 338â€"3732 845â€"5747 845â€"4541 845â€"2291 845â€"1613 NORTH EAST Upper Oakville Chiropractic Centre _ 849â€"1400 1011 Upper Middle Rd. E. Dr. Dave Healey Chiropractic Health and Wellness Care Centre River Oaks Professional Building 338â€"5558 2â€"2169 Sixth Line Dr. Richard Grolmus NORTH WEST * Abbey Chiropractic 825â€"9529 1500 Heritage Way Dr. Ron McAlister Dr. Murray McPhail Northoak Chiropractic 338â€"5951 243 N. Service Rd. W., Suite 203 Dr. Jay Burness Nottinghill Place Chiropractic Clinic _ 827â€"4197 f 1131 Nottinghill Gate, Suite 205 Dr. Sandra Simpson SOMERODY SEEMS VERY ANXIOUS FoRâ€" HIS DINNER ; * \_ TONIGHT: / <* by Steve Nease FREE COPY 847â€"2225