Tension Headaches

Typically described as worse in the afternoon and evening, tension headaches are often work and stress related. The pain is usually felt on both sides of the forehead and/or the top of the neck. These headaches can last for long periods of time (as much as weeks) and can be triggered by something as simple as an uncomfortable airplane ride. Tension headaches are caused by both muscle tension as well as trigger points in the muscles, which are small, focused, irritated spots within the muscles that just cannot seem to relax.

Chiropractic adjustments and various muscle release techniques prove to be the best and safest tension headache treatment available. Research indicates quite successful results when Chiropractic manipulation is applied to patients suffering from cervicogenic headaches, migraine headaches, and tension headaches. Non-invasive and non-medicated, the treatments available for these types of headaches often achieve results immediately. The key is to ensure that proper steps are taken to avoid recurrences of the tension that may cause the headaches.

At Green Chiropractic in San Francisco, Dr. Jacob not only succeeds in relieving the stress and tension which is the underlying cause of tension headaches, but he also seeks to reveal the causes so that you can help take back your health and control your comfort. We have a right to live pain free, and Dr. Jacob strives at revealing this right.