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Say Goodbye to Migraines and Tension Headaches with These Great Treatments

Back pain and neck pain can lead to painful migraines and tension headaches. Neurologic Dysregulation Syndrome can also result in chronic and severe headaches. There are a variety of treatments designed to address the underlying causes of headaches and permanently relieve the painful symptoms.

Massage Therapy

During therapeutic massage, your body emits fewer stress hormones, which allows oxygen to flow more freely throughout your body. This simple treatment can reduce hypertension and increase blood circulation. When blood flows better through your body, the knotted muscles around your head and neck can become looser. This releases the tension which could be causing your migraines or tension headaches.

Chiropractic Adjustments

As you move your body to perform everyday tasks, your vertebrae move with you. If you perform routine activities that strain the vertebrae, these bones can become contorted. When the vertebrae become displaced, they can press against nerves, causing chronic pain and discomfort in the head, neck, shoulders, and lower back. A chiropractic adjustment can realign the vertebrae and release any pressure on the nerves. People who suffer from chronic headaches often find that chiropractic adjustments reduce headache occurrences, improve overall function, and contribute to a better night’s sleep.

BrainCore Therapy

BrainCore therapy is a neurofeedback treatment designed to retrain beta brain waves, which are the brain’s communicative transmissions. Beta brain waves are created in response to specific stimuli when a person is awake and actively thinking. The brains of individuals who suffer from migraines, ADHD, learning disorders, and other forms of Neurologic Dysregulation Syndrome produce a theta or Alpha wave when they should produce a beta wave. BrainCore Therapy involves placing electrode nodules on the scalp to monitor and retrain the brain to produce the correct transmission. This can help reduce the occurrence of migraines and severe headaches.

If you would like to undergo one or more of these treatments, call Precision Pain Relief Center at (678) 436-8291. We provide custom treatment solutions for those in physical pain. Visit our website or call us today to find out more.

Spinal Health and the Chiropractic Care Available at Precision Pain Relief Center

If you found our recent blog posts interesting, explore the information provided below to learn more. To inquire about our chiropractic and pain relief services, call Precision Pain Relief Center at (678) 436-8291.

• Are you curious about the history of chiropractic care in the United States? Visit this page from the American Chiropractic Association.
• If you want to learn more about spinal stenosis and its effects, read this article from the NIH.
• Are you interested in the connection between diet and spine health? Read this article from Livestrong.com.
• WebMD.com provides information about spinal disc problems.
• For more information about the principles of chiropractic care, check out this page from Medline Plus.

Evolution of Back Pain Treatment in America

The treatment options available for patients with back pain have evolved dramatically throughout history as our understanding of the spine has advanced. Here is a look at the evolution of back pain treatment in America.

Early Beginnings

Although there are records of chiropractic treatment stretching as far back as ancient China and Greece, back pain treatment in America is said to have begun in the late 19th century. In 1895, Daniel David Palmer founded the practice of chiropractic care in Iowa. He began by performing small spinal adjustments for his patients. In 1907, Palmer coined the term subluxation to describe the condition in which a misaligned vertebra puts pressure on a spinal nerve.

Twentieth Century Treatments

Thanks to the work of Daniel David Palmer and his son, chiropractic care soon became available in all 50 states. Palmer’s School of Chiropractic trained future chiropractors in spine manipulation and various other aspects of back pain treatment. As more doctors began to understand the relationship between the spine and other parts of the body, chiropractic care became more popular. Furthermore, spinal manipulation became more complicated. Subluxation became an antiquated term that was replaced with a series of more specific conditions, like manipulative lesion, spinal dysfunction and joint dysfunction.

Modern Chiropractic Care

Recent advances in technology have revolutionized back pain treatment. Technology like the computer-aided precision spinal adjuster can create a detailed, precise image of the spine and help the chiropractor pinpoint any troubled areas. The spinal adjuster can then be used to adjust these areas of the spine in a precise fashion. Advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques have made chiropractic care safer and more effective for patients suffering from back pain.

If you have any further questions about the evolution of back pain treatment in America, or are seeking back pain treatment, call Precision Pain Relief Center at (678) 436-8291.

Explaining the 'Popping Sound' During Chiropractic Treatment

Often, while you are stretching or receiving chiropractic treatment, you may hear a popping sound coming from your back. Watch this video to learn what the popping sound is.

The popping noise comes from a release of pressure called a cavitation. Every joint has a capsule filled with fluid. When you put stress on a joint, these capsules can suddenly release lactic acid and waste gas, which often results in increased flexibility and decreased pain.

If you have any further questions about chiropractic treatment, call Precision Pain Relief Center at (678) 436-8291. We provide residents of Norcross and Alpharetta with relief from chronic back and neck pain.

Can Diet Improve Your Spinal Health?

It is well known that maintaining a good diet is an integral part of staying healthy. However, less attention is paid to the connection between good diet and back pain. Here are some dietary items that can help keep your spine healthy:

Complex Carbohydrates and Fats

Maintaining a healthy weight is an important part of keeping your spine healthy. If you are overweight, this could put undue pressure on your spine, increasing the risk of a subluxation or other spinal injury. Eating foods that have complex carbohydrates and are low in fat like fruit, whole wheat bread and vegetables can help you maintain a healthy body weight. It’s also a good idea to replace foods rich in animal fat, like butter, with foods rich in plant-based fats, like olive oil.

Protein

Foods like fish, nuts, eggs and chicken are rich in protein and give you the building blocks necessary to maintain muscle tissue. A complex set of muscles and ligaments help support your spine by keeping it aligned. Maintaining these muscles requires a certain amount of daily protein. It is important, however, to ensure that the protein you eat comes from lean cuts of meat, which are lower in fat and are healthier for you.

Vitamins and Minerals

Eating a diet rich in vitamins and minerals can help keep your nerves, connective tissue and spine healthy and pain-free. Vitamin C, for example, contributes to the formation of spinal ligaments, which help stabilize your back. B-complex vitamins are also critical, as they promote nerve and blood circulation to the spine.

Fluids

Spinal discs cushion your vertebrae. Drinking water regularly can help keep them hydrated, which will help keep your spine pain-free and facilitate flexibility in your back.

If you have any further questions about how diet can affect spinal health, call Precision Pain Relief Center at (678) 436-8291.