Causes of Headaches

Headaches are extremely common in our society with stress, improper nutritional habits, and poor posture as some of the main culprits.

Courtesy of www.What-Causes-Headaches.com, here is a list of some of the causes of headaches:

• Hereditary genes - Do your parents or grandparents suffer from headaches or migraines as frequently as you? Medical conditions can be passed down through generations. You can inherit a natural chemical imbalance which makes you susceptible to headaches.
• Eyestrain - When was the last time that you had your eyes tested? Straining your eyes to focus on things can be a big factor of what causes headaches. You may not even notice that you are doing it if you have become accustomed straining for a while it will feel natural.
• Anxiety - Feeling anxious can lead to frequent headaches.
• Depression - People that suffer from depression often suffer from headaches and migraines regularly.
• High blood pressure - Another factor to what causes headaches and migraine headaches, treatment you take for high blood pressure will help but if you do not realise that this is the root cause but suspect it might be should contact their doctor to have their blood pressure checked.
• Menstruation - This is a common answers to the question 'what causes headaches in women?
• Chemical reactions - Some people are ultra sensitive to certain substances such as foods and drinks which can bring on a headache or migraine.
• Pregnancy - It is common for women to experience headaches during pregnancy

I would also like to add Subluxation to the list as well!  Subluxation is the term we use to describe a misalignment in the spine.  Having subluxations in your neck has been documented as a cause for people having migraines and headaches.

Many people just like you have had success when it comes to getting rid of their migraines and headaches by getting chiropractic care and getting their spine adjusted (specifically, getting their neck adjusted).

If you or someone you care about is dealing with migraines and headaches, please do them a favor and tell them about our office and how there is a potential solution to their problem!

- Dr. Leif