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Understanding Tension-Type Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Tension-type headaches are common and can significantly impact daily life. Understanding their causes, symptoms, and treatments can help you find relief.

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July 12, 2024
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What Are Tension-Type Headaches?

Tension-type headaches are the most common type of headache, often characterized by a dull, aching pain around the head, neck, and shoulders. They can be episodic or chronic and are usually triggered by stress, poor posture, and muscle tension.

Causes and Symptoms of Tension-Type Headaches

The exact cause of tension-type headaches is not well understood, but contributing factors include stress, anxiety, poor posture, and muscle strain. Symptoms typically include a constant, dull pain, pressure around the forehead, and tenderness in the scalp, neck, and shoulder muscles.

Treatments for Tension-Type Headaches

Treatment options for tension-type headaches vary and can include over-the-counter pain medications, stress management techniques, and physical therapy. Chiropractic care is an effective treatment option that focuses on correcting spinal misalignments, reducing muscle tension, and improving posture to alleviate headache symptoms.

Choosing Peak Chiropractic for Headache Relief

At Peak Chiropractic, we specialize in providing chiropractic care for tension-type headaches. Our experienced team uses advanced techniques to ensure proper spinal alignment and support overall health. We are dedicated to helping you achieve relief from tension-type headaches through personalized chiropractic care.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Tension-Type Headaches

Chiropractic care offers several benefits for managing tension-type headaches. It helps improve spinal alignment, reduce muscle tension, and alleviate pain. By addressing the root causes of tension-type headaches, chiropractic care provides a holistic approach to better health and well-being.

At Peak Chiropractic, we focus on providing comprehensive care that supports your health and helps you manage headache symptoms effectively.

Take the First Step Towards Headache Relief

If you are struggling with tension-type headaches, consider exploring chiropractic care as a potential solution. Contact Peak Chiropractic today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you manage your symptoms and improve your overall health.

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Apr 16, 2024
I would strongly recommend to anyone suffering from neck and back pain and needing a solution.
Dr. Jon and staff are extremely knowledgeable and masters of their craft. I cannot thank them enough with helping me on my road to neck issues recovery. They truly care about the well-being of their clients. Extremely welcoming and upbeat. I look forward to working with them every week. I would strongly recommend to anyone suffering from neck and back pain and needing a solution.
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Andrew O.

Boise, ID

Mar 14, 2024
I haven’t had a single symptom since the adjustment!
I was working in Boise and seen an ad for Peak Chiropractic, I suffered with migraines, vertigo and severe nerve pain in my shoulders for 15+ years and thought it was something I was just going to live with. After an informative consultation then some 3-D imaging, a severe misalignment was found in my upper cervical area. Dr. Johnathon Finney made one adjustment before I had to go back home to Kentucky and it changed my life! I haven’t had a single symptom since the adjustment! AND he found a doctor near my home town that he went to school with and shared my files so I can have care when I am home and when I am in Boise for work! I cannot thank Dr. Johnathon enough for giving me my life back and think everyone needs to experience what Peak Chiropractic and their upper cervical care can do for them!
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Bradley H.

Boise, ID

May 16, 2024
I was quite impressed with the technology used to assess my neck and spine.
I started my care with Peak back in mid February. I had never heard of a cervical chiropractor, until my daughter convinced me to try it. I had been dealing with shoulder/neck pain periodically, off and on, never quite getting rid of it. My last experience with a chiropractor left me injured and not feeling very confident about ever using chiropractic care again. Upon beginning my care with Peak, I began to see that this was different then anything i had ever heard of before. I was quite impressed with the technology used to assess my neck and spine. I began my adjustments, and was informed I would go through a detox with my body. Some weeks I was feeling great, and some weeks i definitely was feeling more pain. After about four weeks of regular adjustments, I probably had my worst week of pain! The following week was my best week, in fact, I didn’t even need to be adjusted. I am excited to continue my care with Dr. John and Dr. Kyara! As time moves forward, I am seeing more and more improvement. My body is beginning to recover on its own when i have been through excess stress or exertion. Before, my body was “stuck” in pain, and now it’s beginning to bounce back on its own. Dr John and Dr Kyara are both very kind, compassionate professionals. If you are on the fence about jumping in to cervical chiropractic care, take the plunge! The only thing you have to lose is your pain and discomfort!
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Kim N.

Garden City, ID