Get to the source of your headaches.

Ninety percent of Americans across the country suffer from headaches, either occasional or chronic. Occasional headaches that go away are usually nothing to worry about, but when they are persistent, they can interfere with people's daily lives.

There are many causes for headaches. They can include diet, environmental causes like bright lights or loud noise, stress, lack of sleep, being out of shape, or more serious health conditions and illnesses. The majority of headaches are related to tension or are migraines, and most of them are the result of tension in the neck.

There are a number of things that can be done to prevent headaches. Moving around and stretching every half hour or so, especially if long periods are spent in a single position, can help. In addition, regular low-impact exercise such as walking can help. Avoidance of clenched teeth and jaws, keeping hydrated, and maintaining proper diet and fitness are all excellent ways to avoid headaches.

Spinal manipulation is perhaps the primary means of treatment used by chiropractors. Certainly, it is the means with which they are most well-known. This can be very effective as a treatment option for headaches originating in the neck and related to tension. Recent studies indicate that chiropractic care is an excellent way to relieve tension and migraine headaches.

Doctors of Chiropractic may treat headaches using spinal manipulation and adjustments, which can improve the function of the patient's nerves and relieve systemic stress. They might also recommend dietary adjustments and possibly vitamin supplements to help the patient's body achieve proper balance, and can help them achieve optimum posture to reduce stress on their system.

Chiropractors are trained, licensed healthcare professionals who use non-invasive and safe methods of addressing health and wellness issues. Chiropractic Centers of Ocala has safely treated many people with headaches and helped them to achieve wellness and balance in their lives once more.

For many patients, yes. While migraines can have several triggers, tension and misalignment in the neck and upper spine are common contributors. By easing that tension and improving how your nerves function, chiropractic care can help reduce how often and how severely migraines strike.

Very often, yes. Many headaches, called cervicogenic headaches, actually start in the neck, where tight muscles and misaligned joints irritate the nerves that travel up into the head. Relieving that neck tension is one of the most effective ways chiropractic care helps headache sufferers.

Most headaches are not dangerous, but some signs deserve prompt medical attention: a sudden, severe headache unlike any you have had before, or a headache with fever, stiff neck, confusion, vision changes, weakness, or one that follows a head injury. If you experience these, seek medical care right away.

Some patients feel relief after their first few visits, especially with tension-related headaches. Chronic or long-standing headaches usually improve gradually with a consistent plan. After your exam, Dr. Pell will give you a realistic idea of what to expect.

Simple steps often help: drink water, rest in a quiet and dim room, gently stretch your neck and shoulders, and take breaks from screens. Moving around every half hour and easing jaw clenching can also make a difference. If headaches keep returning, that is a sign to have the underlying cause looked at.

Cost depends on your condition and care plan, which we go over clearly before treatment begins. To keep care affordable, we offer flexible financing through CareCredit and Cherry, so you can start now and pay over time. Just ask and we will help you find the option that fits your budget.