Headache Pain Remedies: Fact Vs. Fiction
By Dr. Brenda Slovin
Is Headache Pain Disrupting
Your Life?
In today's high-speed, high-stress world, headaches have become
something of a constant companion for many people. As a matter of fact, the
National Library of Medicine reports that the most likely causes of occasional
to chronic severe headaches are stress and tension. With over 78% of adults
experiencing tension-type headaches and 30% of the general population suffering
chronic migraines, is it any wonder that the business of headache pain remedies
is booming? Add to these startling numbers the 20% of children and adolescents
who also battle chronic headaches and migraines, and you begin to understand
the massive scope of this problem.
Whether your headache pain is chronic or occasional, or is the
result of a migraine, allergy, stress or a wide variety of other maladies, slick
marketing campaigns assure you that a pill has been developed to cure all your
ills. But is ongoing medication use (and overuse) really the best way to address
headaches? Have we really weighed its long-term affects on our health?
The National Headache Foundation recently published compelling
information warning those with frequent tension headaches of the dangers in
overusing headache pain relief products such as aspirin, acetaminophen, Motrin
or ibuprofen. Such overuse has been directly linked with irreversible, and sometimes
fatal, kidney and liver damage. Going one step further, scientists have found
that even taking the maximum recommended dose for a long period of time can
be risky, causing liver disease and even liver failure in many users.
Headache Pain Treatment- Listen To Your Body's Warning
Signs
In the vast majority of cases, headache pain is benign, meaning
that although the pain may be severe, it is not life-threatening. While some
conditions that manifest as or are accompanied by headache pain may require
the attention of a medical doctor, a much greater number of painful and potentially
serious maladies can be successfully treated with a much more natural approach.
It is important to note that there are a few specific red
flags your body may give you which deserve your immediate attention, as
they may indicate a more serious medical condition. Here are some warning signs
that should be addressed by an MD:
• Headache accompanied by an episode of fainting
• Headache after any type of head trauma
• Sudden onset of severe headaches after the age of 50
However, if these particular circumstances do not apply to you,
rather than risk permanent liver or kidney damage through overuse of pain-killing
medication, become proactive and make an appointment with a chiropractic doctor.
Explain your symptoms and learn about late-breaking natural headache pain relief
information. You just may be surprised at how quickly you can break free from
the chains of headache pain - without mind-numbing drugs.
Migraines And Headaches With Neck And
Shoulder Pain Are Symptoms Of An Underlying Disorder
These symptoms indicate that there is another underlying problem,
something lurking beneath the surface that is triggering your pain. Ignoring
these symptoms by simply masking them with pain relief products is exactly like
removing the batteries from a sounding smoke alarm. You might stop the noise
for the moment, but if you do not take action your house will burn down. Don't
you agree that it makes much more sense to discover and address the reason for
the sounding alarm? Similarly, it just makes sense to find out what is actually
causing your pain and address it.
According to the World Headache Alliance, between 70-80% of
all Americans experience chronic headache pain at least once per week and a
large body of research indicates that poor posture and spinal misalignment may
be responsible. And yet, a surprising number of traditional medical practitioners
fail to recognize the connection between healthy cervical spine alignment and
headaches.
The fact is that bad posture and poor workplace habits have
been proven to be extremely relevant factors in many types of chronic headaches.
Do you sit in front of a computer all day, every day? Do you cradle the telephone
on your shoulder during phone conversations? Does your work require you to remain
standing at an assembly-type line? If this sounds like you, chances are, you
suffer from migraines or headaches with neck and shoulder pain.
Don't Endure Chronic Headache Pain!
Today's workplace environments and our hectic lifestyles may
be causing an epidemic of chronic headache pain, but you do not have to simply
endure it. Chiropractic care has a strong track record of incredible success
in treating most forms of benign headaches. It has even proven to be very successful
in treating and eliminating debilitating migraine pain – without the danger
of potentially harmful drugs.
Clinical studies have repeatedly shown that chiropractic treatment
of headache pain enjoys consistently spectacular success rates ranging between
72-98%. Unlike prescription medications, there are no adverse or allergic reactions,
no potential drug interaction, and you never have to worry about drug-induced
drowsiness.
Seek Out Natural A Chronic Headache Pain
Relief Remedy
Before the next massive
headache slams its way into your day, do some research to determine what foods
or environments you should avoid. Learn to handle everyday stress in a positive,
healthful manner. Carefully assess the pain medication you take to manage your
headaches. And consider making an appointment to see your chiropractic doctor.
You just may be surprised to discover the wonderful world of a life filled with
newfound health and energy, free from the shackles of chronic headache pain.
About the Author Drs. Brenda and Erik Slovin
are board certified Chiropractic physicians at Slovin
Chiropractic Center in Norwalk, Connecticut. Drs. Slovin specialize in teaching
people how to get rid of their headache,
migraine and neck and shoulder pain, quickly and easily, without the use of
pills or surgery. To
get instant access to a FREE Chronic Pain Report visit them at: http://www.headache-neck-pain-relief.com
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