Tension Headaches

• Overview:
  Dull, aching pain with tightness around the forehead, back of the head, or neck—like a tight band.

• Causes:
  Stress, anxiety, poor posture, eye strain, fatigue, dehydration, lack of sleep, or skipped meals.

• Symptoms:
  Constant, dull ache on both sides; tenderness in scalp, neck, and shoulders.

• Types:

  • Infrequent Episodic: ≤1 day/month

  • Frequent Episodic: 1–14 days/month

  • Chronic: ≥15 days/month

• Treatment:
  Our approach avoids reliance on over-the-counter medications. We focus on chiropractic adjustments, stress management, and physical therapy to relieve muscle tension and improve posture.

• Our Approach:
  At Peak Performance Chiropractic Center, we use non-invasive techniques that address the root causes of tension headaches without the need for drugs.

• Prevention:
  Maintain good posture, take regular screen breaks, stay hydrated, get enough sleep, and manage stress.

Migraines

• Overview:
  Intense, throbbing pain (often one-sided) with nausea, vomiting, light/sound sensitivity, and sometimes visual disturbances (aura).

• Causes:
  Genetics, hormonal changes, trigger foods/drinks, stress, sensory stimuli, and sleep or environmental changes.

• Types:

  • Without Aura: Moderate-to-severe pain without visual signs

  • With Aura: Visual disturbances precede the headache

  • Chronic: ≥15 days/month

  • Other Variants: Including abdominal, hemiplegic, and retinal migraines

• Treatment:
  Rather than relying on over-the-counter or prescription pain medications, our treatment emphasizes chiropractic adjustments to improve spinal alignment, combined with physical therapy and personalized lifestyle modifications to reduce triggers.

• Our Approach:
  At Peak Performance Chiropractic Center, we work holistically to reduce migraine frequency and intensity by addressing underlying musculoskeletal imbalances and stress factors.

• Prevention:
  Identify triggers, maintain a regular sleep and meal schedule, stay hydrated, manage stress, and exercise regularly.

Other Headache Types

• Cluster Headaches:
  Severe, recurring pain around one eye with tearing and nasal congestion.
  Our Approach: We use targeted chiropractic care and non-pharmaceutical techniques to help alleviate symptoms.

• Sinus Headaches:
  Pressure in the forehead, cheeks, and around the eyes due to sinus issues.
  Our Approach: We focus on natural methods and supportive care to reduce inflammation and discomfort.

• Rebound Headaches:
  Resulting from overuse of pain medications.
  Our Approach: Our non-pharmaceutical treatment plans help break the cycle of medication overuse.

• Hormonal Headaches:
  Linked to hormonal fluctuations, often during menstrual cycles.
  Our Approach: We support overall wellness and balance through chiropractic care and lifestyle guidance.

• Cervicogenic Headaches:
  Originating in the neck and radiating to the head, often with stiffness.
  Our Approach: Chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and targeted exercises relieve neck tension.

• Ophthalmodynia Periodica:
  Sudden, sharp stabbing pains around the eyes, sometimes with light/sound sensitivity.
  Our Approach: We address nerve irritation and use non-invasive treatments to manage pain.