Weimer Chiropractic Modesto Presents
The Top 10 Ways to Treat and Prevent Headaches.
10. Go Fragrance Free: You may be allergic, or just sensitive. The ingredients in fragrances are never listed, some are toxic.
9. Take 5: Spend at least 5 minutes a day in a quiet place. Let the stress melt away.
8. Caffeine - the Wildcard: Caffeine can cause headaches or prevent them. Experiment, find out which is true for you.
7. Drink Water: Ditch soft drinks. Your body is 70 percent water. Make sure water is at least 70 percent of your fluid intake.
6. Exercise: Increased blood flow to the body and head, stress relief, look and feel younger.
5. Ergonomics: Sitting, Standing, or moving, Doing anything for 40 hours a week has to be done correctly as to not create problems. See our "Ergonomics" section for what to do.
4. Eat Right: Magnesium is a mineral found in fruits and vegetables. It is a natural muscle relaxant. Make sure your body is given the tools it needs to heal itself.
3. Headache Journal: Log your activities, what you eat, caffeine intake, sleep time. Find patterns of headache pain and Take action
Chiropractic Care for Headaches 3 minute video
Headaches are one of the most common disorders in the world and one of the top three reasons people go to a chiropractor. Most studies indicate chiropractic is safer and more effective than pain medications.
Headaches are one of the most common disorders in the world and one of the top three reasons people go to a chiropractor. Most studies indicate chiropractic is safer and more effective than pain medications.
2. Consult a doctor of chiropractic neurology: Chiropractic is considered a safer strategy when compared to pills, injections or surgery. A specialist in Chiropractic Neurology such as Dr. Timothy Weimer has advanced training in headaches and pain relief. Problems in the neck or back cause neck pain and headaches. chiropractic neurologists also do posture modification, ergonomics counseling, and many other things to decrease things that contribute to headaches. A recent study stated that 80 percent of all headaches can be helped by a chiropractor. Call to determine if your insurance covers Chiropractic care. Most insurance including Medicare covers chiropractic.
1. Consult a medical doctor: Before consulting a medical doctor exhaust all natural treatment options, including diet, exercise, lifestyle modification, and chiropractic. It is rare, but ad headache can be a sign of medical conditions such as tumors, strokes, high blood pressure, and/or other diseases but it is so rare that an MD will test for strokes and tumors after the more common reasons are eliminated. If you are in the care of a Doctor of Chiropractic, he/she should alert you when or if a consultation with a medical doctor is appropriate.
Dr. Weimer has considerable success relieving the cause of pain. If you are suffering from headaches you owe it to yourself and your family to schedule an exam and have them evaluated for their cause. Over 35 million Americans went to there chiropractor last year for fast. effective, and safe pain relief.
Dr. Weimer is a full service headache and pain doctor who is a board eligible diplomate in chiropractic neurology.
Schedule with Dr. Weimer, on the request an appointment link on top panel of the welcome page. Our number is 209-549-9987, text or call today.