Tension, anxiety, and stress can trigger headaches at any time but, ways to relieve headache pain and tension. Hydrate – dehydration is a common cause of headache. Fill up your largest water bottle and drink up. Relaxation techniques – meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises can lower stress levels and reduce headache frequency. Chiropractic – You may find relief from chiropractic adjustments. Give us a call today to make an appointment. Acupressure and massage – Acupressure is based on ancient Chinese medicine that believes stimulating certain pressure points on the body may help the body heal. Avoid food triggers – Many migraine sufferers know that foods can trigger migraines. Limit your intake of food triggers. Chocolate, processed meats, coffee, nuts, citrus fruits, aspartame, and alcoholic drinks are some of the most common headache triggers. keep a food diary to pinpoint possible triggers. Essential oils – Some essential oils are thought to help headache pain. Peppermint, is commonly used to ease headache pain when applied to the temples and forehead. Sleep – Keep to a regular sleep schedule to help prevent headaches. You don’t have to live with frequent headaches. Pain is a signal that something is not right. We are here to help you. Let’s work together to find your relief.

Not every pregnancy is easy. Some pregnant moms enjoy a smooth and uncomplicated 9 months and others may have back pain or swollen feet and ankles.  Many expectant mothers seek out special pillows, prenatal massages, and over-the-counter pain medicine they can take to relieve their pain. However, a chiropractor can prove their most valuable resource during this time A woman’s body can change a lot during pregnancy.  A shifting center of gravity along with increased weight creates pressure on the pelvis and lower back.  The spine’s natural curvature changes, and muscles and ligaments become overworked and strained as they try to accommodate.  As many as half of pregnant women will experience back pain at some point, and the severity of each case may vary.  For some, pain may be mild and fleeting.  For others, pressure on nerves can result in pain in the low back and buttocks. A chiropractor can help with conditions affecting the back more than any other physician and are often better equipped to ease the source of discomfort. We aim to help the back gradually accommodate the pregnant body’s changing frame without the uncomfortable side effects.

Keeping your muscles, tendons and ligaments flexible through regular stretching is important. It helps prevent scores of different injuries and has an anti-aging effect on the body. Many of our patients may have been able to avoid their back pain, neck pain or shoulder pain with just stretching. One of the most important reasons to stretch is because it lengthens your muscles and increases flexibility. Many muscle tears and strains could be avoided if those muscles weren’t so short and tight. Stretching the larger muscles of your quadriceps, hamstrings and calves helps to lengthen your lower back muscles thereby increasing the benefit of stretching.. Static stretching, or stretching performed without any bouncing or movement should be done before and after exercise to reduce your risk of injury. You may want to do some light calisthenics prior to stretching cold muscles. Do not rush through your stretching routine.. Even a mildly pulled muscle can cause pain and hinder your ability to exercise for quite some time. Take your time when you stretch, even if it cuts into your exercise time. Reaching for a little bit more is a good way to cause an injury. Just relax and breathe and be in the moment. Visualization is a great tool when it comes to stretching. Keep a mental image of the muscle group you’re stretching and watch it elongating. Breathe deeply while you’re stretching to help create a stronger brain / muscle connection. If stretching causes more pain, it’s best to stop. With proper treatment and proper stretching on your own time, you’ll be able to avoid injuries and keep all areas of your body feeling great. The Atlas team is here to help answer your questions. Please feel free to contact us today.