To many people headaches are just something that they get once in a while, but to all to many people headaches are something that they have learned to live with as part of their everyday life.  Headaches can vary from a mild annoyance to debilitating.  Many of these sufferers take several medications to function or take several medications and still don't function. They spend days in the dark avoiding family, friends and fun.

What can a chiropractor do for people who are suffering with these severe headaches?  Often there are structural problems that occur in the neck due to injury, repetitive use and posture or even a congenital problem. Some of these structural problems can lead to instability in the neck region. This in turn can lead to muscle dysfunction and tension as well as problems with the transmission of nervous system signals.  A chiropractor will adjust the fixated areas giving releif to headaches and helping to restore normal function to neck region.  Your chiropractor will  also discuss rehabilitation options to prevent further injury and prevent future headaches.

One of the most common ailments of modern society is lower back pain.  You might ask your self what causes this and what can I do to keep my back healthy?  There are many reasons that the US population has low back pain ranging from previous injury to sedentary lifestyle. Everybody is concerned about getting abs of steel, but few people are  thinking about those postural muscles that are keeping their backs strong and preventing injury to the area.  These muscles should be 3 times as strong as those abdominal muscles.

So what can you do if you are one of the millions of people suffering with low back pain?  According to many new studies chiropractic care is the going to be the most beneficial first option. Your chiropractor will adjust you to relieve the pain and get your spine moving like it needs to be.  After the initial pain management phase,  your chiropractor will work with you to find a good rehab program to get you healthy and keep you healthy. Remember your health care is up to you!