Painful Bakersfield Tension Headaches Find Relief With Chiropractic

Stress is everywhere, and is not confined to modern urban life. From sheepherders to stockbrokers, threatening situations or constant pressure to produce better results trigger unhealthy reactions, and tension headaches have become commonplace. A Bakersfield CA chiropractor approaches relieving that discomfort from a alternative perspective.

People expect to pay a price for consuming too much alcohol or tobacco, but not for commuting to work, or running a household. When recurring headaches compromise daily activities, the underlying causes are sometimes physical. Headaches are considered a normal reaction by many people, but the constant discomfort they can cause is unacceptable.

When people feel threatened, they become tense. The accompanying adrenaline rush can be a life-saver, but must be hidden or sublimated at work, where it is considered an indicator of weakness. Doing so requires a concerted effort, resulting in a tense or rigid neck posture and soreness, pulsating head pain, and even nausea.

Common over-the-counter pain relievers work well, but the effects diminish with daily use, and can even add to problems with the heart and liver. Rather than eliminating triggers, they mask symptoms. Triggers can include some foods or common household chemicals, but for many individuals, the spinal structure is the real culprit.

Chiropractic practitioners base their philosophy on the proper alignment of the bones of the spine, which directly affects the nerve network inside. Long-term exposure to stress and other physical issues, including trauma, can cause lasting structural irregularities, decreased nerve function, and subsequent chronic head and neck pain.

Spinal adjustments are not a panacea, but are often helpful when aerobic exercise, a healthy diet, and a mentally positive attitude do not eliminate chronic headaches that arise from tension. For those tired of relying on costly medications, a visit to a chiropractic center becomes the first step towards daily living free from needless pain.