Stress-Related Headaches

Everyone experiences stress, but we all experience that stress in different ways. Stress causes tensions in your life physically, mentally, and emotionally. Learning to cope with our stress in a healthy way can sometimes feel unattainable. April is Stress Awareness Month, and it's important to remind everyone that there are many ways to help you with your stress. 

By finding a healthier way to cope with the stress, you can live a more positive and healthier life. Stress can impact more aspects of your mind and body than you think. The longer the stress goes on, the more susceptible you are to various mental and physical health conditions.

Studies show the most common reasons for stress among Americans include money, work, and political climate.  

When you're experiencing stress, your body immediately turns on its physiological response called the "fight-or-flight" response. This response gives you the tools you need to either defend yourself or flee. Once the perceived threat disappears, your body should stop releasing stress hormones, and everything goes back to normal.

One of the most common stress-induced symptoms- Headaches.

Stress can cause headaches and they can exacerbate others. Knowing the type of headache you have helps you find the solution and find the best pain relief. Getting those answers to better understand your stress triggers and contributors. 

Tension Headaches

Tension headaches, also known as "stress headaches," are the most common headaches and are directly correlated with stress. They include both sides of your head and forehead. When experiencing tension headaches, you may often feel both sides of your head tightening and the back of your neck. Tension headaches are presenting a question around your head and gripping it. 

The pain in tension headaches are caused by the buildup of tension in your body. It's normal to feel pressure when you have a busy schedule, especially when you have significant responsibilities weighing on you. 

There are two types of tension headaches:

1. Episodic tension headaches occur fewer than 15 days a month.
2. Chronic tension headaches occur more than 15 days a month.

Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic adjustments are ideal for treating headaches because they address the root cause of your pain. By improving your spinal alignment, your blood can circulate more freely to reduce inflammation and irritation that leads to headaches. Chiropractic adjustments also enhance the flexibility and range of motion in your neck and shoulders. You can engage in exercise and physical activities without pain.

Many people who have experienced chronic headaches due to stress go to numerous doctor visits and don't receive long-term results. There is no magic serum that will simply CURE you, but there are things you can do to prevent stress headaches from causing havoc in your life. 

Getting results means getting to the cause of the pain and not just masking the problem with medications. Here at Atlas Brain and Body, we understand how to reverse years of degeneration and create a success plan that includes all the aspects that make up a proper health care solution. 

The fundamentals of upper cervical care empower the nervous system so that you can heal properly and experience true relief from pain caused by stress.

Call and book an appointment with Dr. Nygaard at Atlas Brain and Body today at (828) 253-0700.