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These are headaches originating from the neck. It is estimated that upwards of 75% of all headaches are cervicogenic in nature.
Most people describe it as a constant dull, achy feeling either on one side or both sides of the head, often described as a feeling of a tight band or dull ache around the head or behind the eyes.
Tension in the muscles supporting the neck, tends to build slowly during the day. Often as a result of stress or bad posture. This increase in tension causes the symptoms of a headache to slowly build.
In most cases of cervicogenic headaches, significant improvement is accomplished through manipulation of the upper two cervical vertebrae, coupled with adjustments to the junction between the cervical and thoracic spine. This is also helpful in most cases of migraine headaches, as long as food and lifestyle triggers are avoided as well.
Numerous research studies have shown that Chiropractic adjustments are very effective for treating headaches, especially headaches that originate in the neck.
Your first visit will begin with a consultation with one of our Practitioners. They will listen while you describe any health concerns and what brought you into the clinic.
A thorough examination will be performed, which includes state of the art digital posture and range of motion testing. If required your Practitioner can refer you externally for x rays or an MRI.
On the second visit you will return to the practice where we will discuss all the findings of the digital analysis and other testing performed at the first visit and explain why you would be a good candidate for care in order to reach your health goals and answer any questions you may have. You will be given your care plan and all financial information will be explained to you.
If you would like to begin the recommended care plan you will receive your first adjustment or treatment on this visit.
For your Chiropractic visits we recommend that you wear clothes that you feel comfortable in and that do not restrict your movement. You will remain fully clothed throughout all your visits.
For your Sports Therapy/Physiotherapy visits something that you are able to perform your exercises in such as sportswear would be best.
Following your consultation, your Practitioner will recommend a specific care plan including regular visits, regular re-examination, progress reports and reviewing your lifestyle. Your unique care plan varies with each person and is based upon your age, presenting health concerns, lifestyle, unique problems and future goals.
Our clients will generally choose to continue to benefit from care long after they have left behind the health concerns that prompted them to connect with us in the first place once they have experienced how it can change the way they live their life.
At the Optimal Wellness Centre we approach health in a unique way. As functional Practitioners we use digital analysis to measure and evaluate so we can know as much as we can about important health findings. Once you undergo care, we re-measure to track progress in an objective way so that you can be confident that you are progressing.
Definitely not! Those in their more senior years make up a large part of our members. We love helping ensure that all our members are able to move and function well, to get the most out of their lives, no matter what age they are or when they chose to start care with us!
When compared with traditional approaches Chiropractic care is remarkably safe. Chiropractic adjustments are far safer than anti-inflammatories, painkillers, muscle relaxants, and back surgery.
There are many research studies that have documented the safety and effectiveness of Chiropractic adjustments. Millions of Chiropractic adjustments are safely delivered to satisfied patients every day.
Physiotherapy and Sports Therapy have little to no risk associated with them.
Absolutely not! This is a common misconception. These types of treatments are suitable for everyone sporting or otherwise.
If we feel we cannot help you, we will let you know and help you find someone who can. If we believe your needs are best served through an alternative practitioner, we will tell you. Where possible, we will also recommend people that we know are also fantastic at their work.
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