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Author:
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 AUTHORS:

Drs. Brenda and Erik Slovin are board certified Chiropractic physicians at http://www.SlovinChiropractic.com 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 all their most successful health strategies and secrets, as well as a free Chronic Pain Report that lets you know why, what most people don't know about chronic pain can actually hurt you!, visit them at: http://www.headache-neck-pain-relief.com and sign-up to receive their monthly newsletter "Live Well".

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