Headache/Migraine and Dizziness

Headaches are very common. Because they are so common, most people think it is normal to have headaches. It is not! Painkillers might give some relief from your headaches, but they do not address the cause of the problem. There are many types of headaches: Cervicogenic headaches arise from the neck and tend to start at the base of the skull and creep up over the back of the head. Tension headaches are often associated with our hectic lifestyle and stress. Migraines can be very debilitating and disturbing. Many types of headaches and some types of migraine are a result of disorders of the cervical spine and can respond well to chiropractic treatment.
Sometimes there is no headache to speak of, but symptoms may include visual and hearing disturbances, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, even vomiting. Dizzy spells can occur as part of migraine symptoms, with headaches or on their own with no other associated symptoms. After your chiropractor has carefully diagnosed your condition, he can then give you recommendations for care. If yours is not a chiropractic case, you will be referred to the appropriate health care provider.