Integrating Exercise into La Grande Chiropractic Care for Effective Headache Management
Headaches, especially cervicogenic headaches (CGH), are often rooted in musculoskeletal dysfunction in the neck. For sufferers wanting long-lasting relief, chiropractic care has long been a trusted means to that end. An increasing body of evidence suggests that misiung targeted exercise into a La Grande chiropractic treatment plan can significantly boost its effectiveness—especially when it comes to handling chronic headache pain. Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC is equipped to help!
HEADACHE’S RESPONSE TO EXERCISE
A recent randomized controlled trial looked at this very connection. Published in The Journal of Headache and Pain, the effects of neck-specific exercises and health promotion on office workers dealing with headaches was positive. The findings disclosed that participants who engaged in targeted neck exercises reported significant reductions in headache frequency and intensity. This indicates that exercise, when combined with chiropractic care, can elevate treatment outcomes for headache sufferers. (1)
HEADACHE RESPONSE TO EXERCISE AND CHIROPRACTIC CARE
These outcomes line up with broader clinical insights demonstrating that manual therapies—such as spinal manipulation and mobilization used here at Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC—are most effective when paired with active interventions like exercise. Chiropractic adjustments return joint motion and reduce tension in the cervical spine, while exercise assists in stabilizing the musculature, improve posture, and amplify resilience against future flare-ups. A systematic review in Chiropractic & Manual Therapies emphasized the efficacy of manual therapies, such as spinal manipulation and mobilization, in managing cervicogenic headaches. The review found moderate-to-large positive effects in lowering headache intensity and frequency, particularly when combined with exercise interventions. This combination approach appears to offer a thorough solution for managing CGHs. (2)
HEADACHE EXERCISE
What exercises may benefit most? Deep neck flexor strengthening, scapular stabilization, and postural training have been shown to not only decrease headache symptoms but also reduce the need for medication and improve quality of life. The synergy between chiropractic adjustments and exercise empowers patients by addressing both the root biomechanical issues and the lifestyle factors contributing to their pain. Moreover, regular movement supports better circulation, reduces stress—a known headache trigger—and supports long-term neuromuscular health. Chiropractors like yours at Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC are distinctively positioned to design individualized exercise regimens that go along with spinal care goals and each patient’s precise needs.
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Adding exercise into your chiropractic care routine is not just an add-on; it’s a critical step toward sustainable headache management. Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. David Kulla on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes relieving treatment of headache and neck pain following the use of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
