How many people are affected by headaches? According to the National Pain Foundation, only 30% of Americans suffering from headaches will seek treatment. What is stopping the 70% who suffer from recurring pain and discomfort from seeking treatment? It could be one the 3 lies people believe about headaches. It is normal to have persistent, recurring headaches.
They’re not
Headaches are a common symptom in my family so I have to live with them. There are many types of headaches, both mild and severe. There are many factors that can cause headaches. However, just because your mother has the same headaches as her sisters doesn’t mean that you will have the same pain.
My headaches can’t be controlled with drugs. There are other options for headaches than drugs. Upper cervical care (NUCCA), is one option. Many headache sufferers have discovered that the root cause of their headaches is a joint disorder between their neck and head.
Atlas Subluxation
This is called the Atlas Subluxation in chiropractic. It is impossible to fix a joint dysfunction or Atlas Subluxation using prescription drugs or over-the-counter meds. Imagine this: What if you took your car to the mechanic to have your brakes checked. The mechanic said that they could fix your car by adding an additive to your gas tank. The mechanic explained that the additive would prevent your car from running as fast, and allow your aging brakes more time to work. You would probably take your car to another mechanic as soon possible.
The same goes for your headache. To solve your headache problem, you can think of putting a painkiller in your gas tank to fix a brake problem. Most headaches are caused by the body trying to adapt to mechanical problems in your neck. It’s a problem that needs a mechanical solution.
Conclusion
The body can heal itself once this imbalance is corrected. If not eliminated, then the pain will be reduced. This is possible because of a new alignment and the body’s ability heal itself. Are you a headache sufferer who believes one of the three lies above? Are you preventing yourself from getting the help that you need? Stop believing in lies and get evaluated by an upper cervical chiropractor.