Headaches

At Waldwick Family Chiropractic, we’ve seen many patients who were convinced they needed to suffer through headache pain as a mere fact of life. We’re happy to tell you that that is not the case. 

Headaches come in various severities and range from a bland aggravation to the loss of a full day due to pain. And one of their most unfortunate aspects is that you never know if the small headaches will stay that way or turn into a big one. So, most of you head to your medicine cabinet, grab the pain meds, and take more than the bottle suggests just to be sure you rid yourself of the problem. 

We don’t want you to do that. Dr. Jesse would like to visit with you to determine the cause of your headaches and put in place a natural, medication-free plan of attack to hinder them from hindering you.

Common Symptoms of Headaches

Whether chronic, migraines, or tension, your headaches hurt, they cause chaos, and they can easily keep you from your routine. 

You may know the cause: not enough caffeine, too much computer work, reading in poor light. But for those of you who seem to have headaches more often than that, your New Jersey chiropractor may be able to help.

Most of our patients are suffering from at least one of the following: 

• Tension headaches

• Throbbing, dull, or aching pain

• Migraines

• Pressure on the head

• Chronic headaches

• Cervicogenic headaches

• Light sensitivity

• Noise sensitivity

• Computer sensitivity 

• Eye pain

• And more

Sometimes your body knows it's about to get a headache, and you start to feel easily annoyed or even slightly depressed, or you may have more physical reactions like feeling nauseous or jittery before your headaches come on. We can find out why this is happening and manage it through organic, safe measures.

Your headaches can cause your lifestyle distress, missing work, events, activities, and time spent with friends and family. We understand the need to find the cause so you can get back to the life you should be living. Achieving body alignment and balance will naturally affect your headache-frequency while reducing the pain and discomfort that come with them.

Why Do I Get Headaches?

There are many reasons headaches may occur. Some are simple, while others are more serious. Even when you realize a headache is coming on, you may automatically and involuntarily contribute to a worsening headache by stress alone. 

Contributors to headaches:

• Poor posture

• Working for a prolonged period on devices

• New work-from-home setting

• Stress and anxiety 

• Diet

• Dehydration

• Lack of sleep

There certainly isn’t a lack of abundance when it comes to headache formation. However, we do have responsible and efficient solutions to help. Dr. Jesse will perform services that work into your wellness plan and support your nervous system while providing proper spinal alignment. If the spine is out of place, headaches can easily follow. 

We know we can’t ask that you give up your laptop or pad, so we’ll educate you on how to keep your spine, neck, and head safe so that you can proactively work to support your body wellness goals. 

How We Treat Headaches at Our Waldwick Chiropractic Office

First and foremost, Dr. Jesse will find the problem leading to the symptom. This is the only way to ensure you are provided with the best treatment possible for getting your headaches under control. Once the cause is determined, we discuss the solutions that will efficiently, non-invasively de-intensify your headaches, both in frequency and pain. 

Our goal is to remove headaches from your life without the need for medication, even if it's over-the-counter (OTC). Both prescribed and OTC medication can be habit-forming, and you can build up a tolerance which can lead to substantial, unnecessary problems. 

Our team has a selection of services that ensure your safety throughout your healing process. The services will be thoroughly discussed with you, so you feel comfortable and confident in your personalized wellness plan.

Waldwick Family Chiropractic uses chiropractic care, rehabilitation, massage, exercises, and health advice to inform and treat our patients in the most efficient and effective way possible. We want to help you garner the healthy lifestyle you want with the goal of fewer headaches through natural means. 

The most common chiropractic solutions used in our office:

• Diversified Technique: a non-surgical, drug-free, high velocity, low amplitude technique that adjusts the spine or extremities, releasing restricted joints with quick, controlled pressure applied by hand

• Manual therapy: by-hand techniques that increase range of motion, improve tissue flexibility, induce relaxation, regulate pain, reduce soft tissue swelling, among other things 

• Cox Flexion-Distraction: using a table, we will perform spinal manipulations that treat pain at the core of the problem and get the body performing as it should 

• Thompson Technique: this technique is gentle, allowing the body to slightly fall with the special drop-table as pressure is applied to the spine allowing for a safe realignment process

• Rehabilitation and exercise therapies: using both specific rehabilitation treatments and exercises that are targeted for the patient’s needs, we will correct misalignment and safely treat the pain and its cause 

• Myofascial release: offering pain relief connected to muscles or nerves with impaired and restricted movement using manual techniques

• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Technique: using a variety of handheld instruments, Dr. Jesse will break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons

Our office visits usually won’t take over one hour, and whenever appropriate, we will provide exercises and stretches that can be easily incorporated into your everyday routine for maximum benefits. 

Headache Management and Visits With Dr. Jesse

Finding a healthy, safe medical plan for your headaches is not out of reach. Dr. Jesse will put solutions together that provide the ultimate in body balance, relieving you of your headache pain at the source. 

Many of us need to use computers daily, if not hourly, for our profession. Our New Jersey chiropractic office will detail how you can best maintain proper neck and back support through posture, stretches, and exercises, reducing your risk of headaches. 

Other benefits of chiropractic care that can help reduce your headaches include:

• Boosted immune system

• Stress relief 

• Restful sleep

• Insight into properly designed workstations at home

Finding the proper balance for mind, body, and soul will go a long way with decreasing your headaches, and we’re here to help make that happen safely. 

Waldwick Family Chiropractic Process

We have a streamlined, easy process when you choose us to take care of your chiropractic needs. 

What to expect at your first visit

Step 1: A consultation inclusive of your medical history and current pain points

Step 2: A physical exam performed by Dr. Jesse where restrictions in the body are located

Step 3: X-rays if needed

Step 4: A discussion about the best plan of action

Step 5: Your plan is mapped out for you and your wellness goals 

You Don’t Have to Live with Headaches

Schedule an appointment with one of our Waldwick Family Chiropractic wellness team members today.