I'm sure at least once in your life you've suffered from a headache so strong that you couldn't concentrate or perform as you normally would. For years, chiropractors have known how effective a chiropractic adjustment can be for these headaches, but until recently there has been little scientific research to back this belief (other than the amazing results from our patients).

Well, thanks to a new study performed at Duke University, all this has changed.

First though, let me share with you a little about headaches: There are several types of headaches. The most common types though are tension-type (the "regular" headaches) and cervicogenic (headaches that originate in the neck). These headaches are so common that it is estimated that 20 to 30 percent of adults have more than one episode of these types of headaches, but especially the tension-type, per month. This is a huge number, and it's no wonder that so many work days are missed due to headaches.

The most common treatment option for these headaches has traditionally been a drug called amitryptaline. Of course it's not the only treatment that's been used. Other treatments include acupuncture, relaxation therapy, biofeedback, physiotherapy, and stress management training.

But because of all the options available, many times patients, and even doctors, don't know which option is most effective. And that was the mission of the Duke University study.

Composed of 25 multidisciplinary experts, the panel at Duke University set out to analyze and review all valid and published studies on the topic of tension-type and cervicogenic headaches. After careful examination, it was found that chiropractic cervical (neck) adjustments produced almost immediate improvement for cervicogenic headaches, and significantly fewer side effects and longer-lasting relief for tension-type headaches than other treatment options, specifically the drug amitryptaline.

In fact, only 4% of patients suffering from tension-type headaches suffered any side effects through chiropractic care, compared to a whopping 82% for patients under the drug amitryptaline! And not only did chiropractic adjustment have a much lower level of adverse effects, but it was also much more effective in the long-term. In fact, during the four weeks after both chiropractic and drug treatments were ceased, the patients who had undergone chiropractic care were much better than those who had taken amitriptyline.

This new study has finally validated what we (the chiropractors and our patients) have known all along - that chiropractic adjustments are effective and very safe for those suffering with headaches. And this research is adding to a growing number of studies that prove the effectiveness of chiropractic for many different health conditions, not just back pain.

So if you suffer from headaches, make sure you call my office and set an appointment for an exam, and we'll see if chiropractic can be helpful for you as well. You no longer have to rely on drugs like aspirin or amitryptaline, which have much more side-effects and are less effective than chiropractic care.

For Further Information Please Contact

Dr. Aliya Redwood
Wesley Chapel Chiropractic
27210 Foamflower Blvd.
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
813-973-2261