The pain of a severe headache or migraine can be debilitating and unbearable. Certain medications can provide temporary relief from the pain, but do not treat the root cause of your headache or migraine. Treating the cause is especially important for patients suffering from chronic headaches or migraines. Dr. Damon Cross, Susan Ortiz, NP, and our team at Midtown Medical Clinic & Wellness Center in Amarillo, TX, treats the underlying cause of headaches and migraines to give you lasting relief.
Causes of Headaches and Migraines
Headaches or migraines can be caused by a variety of different factors. Some common causes of headaches include:
- Stress
- Fatigue
- Hunger
- Dehydration
- Nasal congestion
- Certain health conditions
- Anxiety or depression
- Certain medications
- Poor posture
Migraines are a specific type of headache associated with an intense throbbing sensation in the head and extreme sensitivity to both light and sound. Other symptoms include nausea and vomiting. Common causes of migraines include:
- Excessive stress
- Hormonal fluctuations
- Changes in normal sleep patterns
- Exposure to bright lights, loud sounds, or strong smells
- Certain foods or medications
- Alcohol consumption
- Weather changes
Therapies and Treatments for Headache and Migraine Pain
Several natural therapies and treatments are available for resolving the underlying cause of headaches and migraines. Treating the root cause through natural methods, such as chiropractic techniques, helps reduce the frequency of headaches or migraines and prevents the need to depend on pain relief medications. For example, headaches that result from neck pain and tension can be treated with manual therapy and spinal manipulation in which the body is brought back into proper alignment.
Some of the methods used at our office in Amarillo, TX, for treating migraines, headaches, and other types of pain include:
- Acupuncture
- Massage therapy
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Spinal manipulation therapy
- Pain management techniques
- Nutrition recommendations
- Supplement recommendations
- Specialized exercises
Natural methods and therapies, such as chiropractic techniques, are an extremely effective way to safely treat headache and migraine pain without medicine. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Damon Cross, Susan Ortiz, NP, and our team for help treating your headaches or migraines by calling Midtown Medical Clinic & Wellness Center in Amarillo, TX, at (806) 379-8004.