{"id":1111,"date":"2018-09-13T08:42:08","date_gmt":"2018-09-13T15:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backtohealthsac.com\/headaches-relief-part-4\/"},"modified":"2021-04-07T10:01:28","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T17:01:28","slug":"headaches-relief-part-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backtohealthsac.com\/articles\/headaches-relief-part-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Headache Relief – Part 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u200bThe Connection Between Posture and Headaches<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Bottom Line:<\/strong>
\nErgonomics is the study of the posture and positioning of your body. It sounds pretty boring until you consider that millions of people are suffering from headaches every day that are related to their posture! Whether it\u2019s an assembly line, a computer, a tablet, or your phone, you\u2019re likely spending a lot of time looking down. Research has found that up to 20 pounds of pressure is placed on the neck for every inch the chin extends forward or down. This increased pressure can irritate the tissues of the neck leading to everything from premature degenerative changes to chronic headaches.<\/p>\n

Why it Matters:
\nMaintaining a healthy posture not only help reduce the stress and pressure on the spinal joints of your neck, it also helps dramatically reduce your headaches. The first step in regaining proper posture is to establish normal motion. This is why chiropractic adjustments are likely to become your new best friend! Our care is focused on finding the areas of your spine that aren\u2019t moving correctly and gently helping them regain their normal range of motion. After we\u2019ve worked with you to restore proper movement, we can then focus on strengthening the muscles that support your neck and back. This personalized type of care is how we\u2019ve been able to help many people (just like you!) establish better posture and reduce the frequency and severity of their headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Every inch of forward head posture adds up to 20 lbs. of pressure on your neck.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • This added pressure can contribute to tension headaches.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Research has shown that Chiropractic care can dramatically improve your posture and, in turn, reduce your headaches,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


    \nNext Steps:<\/strong>
    \nTake a look around your workstation the next time you\u2019re at the office. Is it set up in a way that’s ergonomically correct? If not, or if you’re not sure, just let us know! We would be happy to set up a time to come to your office, evaluate your workplace, and share our specific recommendations to help keep you and everyone you work with feeling great!<\/p>\n

    Science Source:<\/strong>
    \nEvidence-Based Guidelines for the Chiropractic Treatment of Adults with Headache. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Volume 34, Number 5. 2011
    \nEfficacy of Manual and Manipulative Therapy in the Perception of Pain and Cervical Motion in Patients with Tension-Type Headache: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. (2014) 13, 4-13<\/p>\n

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