Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

We know how difficult persistent headache pain can be. Dr. Slater and our staff have worked with many men and women in our Saint Paul chiropractic office, and we've had great success in helping folks lessen their headache pain.

Research Supports Chiropractic Care Helps With Cervicogenic Headaches

A 2016 research study confirms what we see in our clinic. In this paper, the authors started with 110 people who were suffering from headache pain 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 report found that the participants 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 investigation also found that these results were maintained at the three-month follow-up exam.

Chiropractic is a safe and effective way to treat headache, back pain, neck pain, and many other health conditions. If you're tired of suffering, give Dr. Slater a call today at our Saint Paul office at (651) 699-3366. We're here to help get you help.

Citation

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.