How Cranial Chiropractic Therapy Can Provide Effective Headache Relief
Among the disorders that prey on our nervous system, headaches take a significant share, with research showing they affect 25% of households in the U.S. and over 1 billion people worldwide. Headaches can seriously disrupt our lives and impact our productivity, straining relationships, and harming our overall well-being.
Unfortunately, many people don’t think migraine issues are that important, meaning they end up suffering quietly without adequate treatment. If unchecked, headaches can lead to long-term negative effects like depression, sleep deprivation, and chronic pain.
Cranial chiropractic therapy offers a holistic solution for headache relief by targeting the underlying issues and can be a panacea for persistent or chronic pain.
What is Cranial Chiropractic Therapy and how does it work?
Cranial chiropractic therapy is a gentle, non-invasive and hands-on treatment that alleviates different kinds of conditions like headaches, vertigo/dizziness, migraines, and other conditions like anxiety. Cranial imbalances occur when someone experiences trauma, stress, or birth complications. Bad posture can also contribute to this disorder.
At Discover Life Chiropractic we use the Blye Cranial Technique, a chiropractic adjustment method that relieves the skull of tension resulting from poor blood flow and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid. Rather than rely solely on manual manipulation of the cranial plate, the Blye Cranial Technique uses a specialized Activator instrument to apply the adjustments. Dr. Hendrickson has been practicing this technique for over 20 years and is the only doctor in the south sound using this technique.
Cranial chiropractic therapy methods like the Blye Cranial Technique help your brain function at its best, allowing other connected parts of your body function more fluently through self-regulation, self-correction, and self-healing. Cranial adjustment can be administered in addition to other forms of treatment like medication or physical therapy.
Procedure
Treatment usually begins with a brief consultation with the chiropractor to pinpoint the areas of concern. The patient, while fully clothed, proceeds to the chiropractic table and lies on it face up.
The chiropractor carries out leg-length reflex testing to identify areas of tension or imbalance in the patient’s skull by detecting any discrepancies in their responses. Using specific tests they also identify which cranial bones are misaligned or restricted.
The chiropractor then places an Activator instrument on the misaligns plate and adjusts to restore normal motion. This will allow the bone to continue to move adapting to the pressure changes that occur during the day.
What Are The Benefits of Cranial Chiropractic Therapy?
Cranial therapy is a gentle, non-invasive approach to pain treatment involving minimal risks and side effects. Apart from managing pain and reducing stress, it is known to improve sleep and overall well-being. The benefits of cranial therapy include:
Pain relief
• Alleviates headaches, neck pain, and back pain
• Relieves chronic pain and migraines
• Helps people with tinnitus by relaxing the ear muscles
Stress management
• Relaxes the nervous system, alleviating anxiety and stress levels
• Releases emotional blockages stored within the body
• Cranial therapy has relaxing effects which can improve your quality of sleep, enhance your mood, and boost overall health
Who Can Benefit From Cranial Therapy?
Anyone who has suffered head trauma, or experiences nerve imbalances should get a check-up for misalignments. Studies show that many people find relief from their symptoms after undergoing cranial therapy. It’s important to note that circumstances vary between patients, which can mean different outcomes for different people.
Recovery After Cranial Therapy
“How long will it take to experience relief after cranial adjustment?” This is a question many patients seeking cranial therapy treatment ask.
Some people notice pain relief immediately following a cranial adjustment session, while others require a couple of days for their body to respond to the treatment. Depending on what your treatment goals are, it could take a few visits before you see long-term results.
Discover Effective Headache Relief
We know how draining headaches can be; our goal is to help you find relief through effective chiropractic services that target recurrent pain. If you’re ready to start your wellness journey, we’re here to help.
Get in touch, call Discover Life Chiropractic at 253 472 4400 and get relief quickly.
