According to the American Chiropractic Association, nine out of 10 Americans suffer from headaches. If you're one of the nine, you know the dull, lingering pain of a headache, often caused by a variety of different triggers. Or you could be someone who regularly suffers from the debilitating pain that a migraine is known to cause. Whatever your ailment, your first reaction is probably to reach for pain medication.

While pain pills may seem like a quick fix, there are other options that are better for your overall health. Chiropractic care and the treatments can help reduce the frequency of the most common type headaches - the ones linked to muscle tension in your neck. If you spend too much time sitting in a fixed position, like at your work desk during the day or watching television or reading at night, you have probably suffered from a headache that began from irritation in your neck and shoulders.

These treatments specifically target your neck area, soothing muscles that are often linked to where headaches really begin. Spinal Manipulation, or spinal manipulative therapy, is a common practice for treating migraines and chronic headaches. Chiropractors use this technique by combining massage, exercise, joint movement and physical therapy to alleviate pressure on joints, reduce inflammation and improve nerve function.

Your chiropractic care can begin today. Whatever your specific needs are, Pain Care Associates has the experience and knowledge to determine a treatment plan for your headaches. Contact us today at (501) 223-3314.