We know how difficult chronic headache pain can be. Select Health and Wellness and our staff have worked with many patients in our Jacksonville and Fleming Island, FL chiropractic clinic, and we've had great success in helping folks eliminate their headache pain.
A 2016 research paper confirms what we see in our practice. In this study, the authors started with 110 patients who were suffering from headaches that originated in the cervical spine. 58 of these patients were given a series of neck adjustments; 52 were given some stretches and exercises. The treatment period for both groups was four weeks.
The study found that the individuals who received cervical and thoracic spinal adjustments "experienced significantly greater reductions in headache intensity, disability, headache frequency, headache duration, and medication intake as compared to the group that received mobilization and exercise."
The study also found that these results were maintained at the three-month follow-up exam.
Chiropractic is a safe and effective way to treat chronic headache pain, back pain, neck pain, and many other health conditions. If you're tired of suffering, give Select Health and Wellness a call today at our Jacksonville and Fleming Island, FL office at (904) 425-9060. We're here to help get you out of pain.
Reference
Dunning JR, Butts R, Mourad F, Young I, et al. Upper cervical and upper thoracic manipulation versus mobilization and exercise in patients with cervicogenic headache: a multi-center randomized clinical trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2016;17(1):64.
Dr. Jon Paul Fritz's knowledge and passion about chiropractic care can be traced back to his collegiate athletic career. A serious football injury lead him into the treatment of a chiropractor, and that positive experience redirected his career path. Dr. Fritz worked with Dr. Brian Allard D.C. of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dr. Kevin Christie D.C. of the XPE Combine Prep Program for NFL athletes.
