Headaches are a common nuisance in society and can range from mild to disabling. There are three main types of headaches: migraine, tension and cervicogenic.
Common Symptoms
Migraine headaches commonly present with moderate to severe pain characterized by a throbbing or pulsing sensation. Migraines are often associated with nausea, vomiting, and light/sound sensitivity.
Tension-type headaches commonly present as mild to moderate bilateral pain described as dull, bandlike, aching, pressing, squeezing or tightening around the head. Tension type headaches are unrelated to activity and often described as stress headaches.
Cervicogenic headaches commonly present with mild to moderate unilateral pain, felt in one or more areas of the head and/or face. The pain is often accompanied with reduced neck range of motion and painful trigger points in surrounding musculature. These headaches are often aggravated by movement and activity.
What Causes It
The causes of headaches are not always well understood but a family history of headaches, neck stiffness, and stress are common factors. Daily stress is inevitable, whether it comes in the form of relationship issues, work pressure, or other life challenges, our ability to manage stress plays a dominant role in the development of headaches. Add to the mix repetitive daily activities, long hours at work, sitting at desks, bad posture, and poor sleep hygiene and it becomes a recipe for disaster.
How Can Chiro Help
Chiropractors can assess, diagnose, and manage headaches. Current evidence suggests that chiropractic care, like the care offered at Strive, can be effective in treating and managing headaches. A program of care including manipulation and mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, trigger point therapy, electrical stimulation, prescribed exercises and patient education can help to decrease the intensity and frequency of episodes.
At Strive, your chiropractor will work with you to help diagnose the type of headache you are experiencing as well as understand the sources/triggers of your headaches. Based on your specific headache profile, your chiropractor will determine the best plan of care for you and help implement behavioural modifications, stress management strategies and provide therapeutic care to provide relief.
What Causes It
The causes of headaches are not always well understood but a family history of headaches, neck stiffness, and stress are common factors. Daily stress is inevitable, whether it comes in the form of relationship issues, work pressure, or other life challenges, our ability to manage stress plays a dominant role in the development of headaches. Add to the mix repetitive daily activities, long hours at work, sitting at desks, bad posture, and poor sleep hygiene and it becomes a recipe for disaster.
How Can Chiro Help
Chiropractors can assess, diagnose, and manage headaches. Current evidence suggests that chiropractic care, like the care offered at Strive, can be effective in treating and managing headaches. A program of care including manipulation and mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, trigger point therapy, electrical stimulation, prescribed exercises and patient education can help to decrease the intensity and frequency of episodes.
At Strive, your chiropractor will work with you to help diagnose the type of headache you are experiencing as well as understand the sources/triggers of your headaches. Based on your specific headache profile, your chiropractor will determine the best plan of care for you and help implement behavioural modifications, stress management strategies and provide therapeutic care to provide relief.
Self-Care Strategies
Manage Stress -stress is known as the silent killer, but better understanding our stress can help the way we perceive it. Incorporation of stress management and education into treatment has been shown to facilitate pain management, prevent transition to chronic and depressive symptoms, minimize disability and improve quality of life. Reframing thoughts to view stress as an acceptable emotion can help reduce many of the negative symptoms associated with it. Remember – the goal is to manage stress, not eliminate it!
5 strategies for managing headaches
- Drink Water
- Exercise Regularly
- Improve Sleep Hygiene
- Avoid Eye Strain
- Keep a Headache Symptom Journal
Chiropractic at Strive
Dr. Nicole Fowlie is certified and registered with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. On your first visit, Dr. Fowlie will conduct a comprehensive health history as well as a physical/neurological exam. She will then work with you to develop a personal treatment plan catered to your goals. Dr. Fowlie aims to treat the root cause of the problem, not just the symptoms.
Our main goal is to support patients with both acute/chronic pain and injuries, focus on preventative care and optimize the way you move. It is our mission to stay up to date with the latest evidence-based care and to model healthy lifestyles and well-being. Your health is an investment, not an expense, Dr. Fowlie educates her patients and bridges nutrition, fitness & health to empower patients to move more and feel better.
At Strive, we work as a team to serve the community in which we work, live, and play. Dr. Fowlie will work with the other members of your health care team to optimize the way you move, instil confidence and teach you the tools so you can live your life to its fullest potential.
Chiropractic at Strive
Dr. Nicole Fowlie is certified and registered with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. On your first visit, Dr. Fowlie will conduct a comprehensive health history as well as a physical/neurological exam. She will then work with you to develop a personal treatment plan catered to your goals. Dr. Fowlie aims to treat the root cause of the problem, not just the symptoms.
Our main goal is to support patients with both acute/chronic pain and injuries, focus on preventative care and optimize the way you move. It is our mission to stay up to date with the latest evidence-based care and to model healthy lifestyles and well-being. Your health is an investment, not an expense, Dr. Fowlie educates her patients and bridges nutrition, fitness & health to empower patients to move more and feel better.
At Strive, we work as a team to serve the community in which we work, live, and play. Dr. Fowlie will work with the other members of your health care team to optimize the way you move, instil confidence and teach you the tools so you can live your life to its fullest potential.
Pedorthic Visits:
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$55
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Pedorthic Consultation
- 30 Minutes
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$90
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Pedorthic Assessment
- 60 Minutes
Effective January 1st 2020
Pedorthic Visits:
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$55
-
Pedorthic Consultation
- 30 Minutes
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$90
-
Pedorthic Assessment
- 60 Minutes
Effective January 1st 2020
Custom Foot Orthotics:
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$550
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Basic Initial Pair
- (This is your starting pair of orthotics)
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$375
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Subsequent Pair
- (Within 3 Months)
Custom Foot Orthotics:
-
$550
-
Basic Initial Pair
- (This is your starting pair of orthotics)
-
$375
-
Subsequent Pair
- (Within 3 Months)