Integrating Exercise into Manchester Chiropractic Care for Effective Headache Management
Headaches, particularly cervicogenic headaches (CGH), are often embedded in musculoskeletal dysfunction of the neck. For sufferers wanting persistent relief, chiropractic care has long been a trusted means to that end. An increasing body of evidence purports that blending targeted exercise into a Manchester chiropractic treatment plan can significantly boost its effectiveness—especially when it comes to handling chronic headache pain. Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries is ready to help!
HEADACHE’S RESPONSE TO EXERCISE
A new randomized controlled trial explored 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 beneficial. The findings revealed that participants who performed targeted neck exercises described significant reductions in headache frequency and intensity. This suggests that exercise, when added to 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 Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries—are most effective when paired with active interventions like exercise. Chiropractic adjustments return joint motion and reduce tension in the cervical spine, while exercise helps calm the musculature, boost 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 outcomes in lowering headache intensity and frequency, particularly when blended with exercise interventions. This combination approach appears to offer a thorough solution for containing CGHs. (2)
HEADACHE EXERCISE
What exercises may benefit most? Deep neck flexor strengthening, scapular stabilization, and postural training have been documented to not only reduce headache symptoms but also reduce the need for medication and enhance quality of life. The synergy between chiropractic adjustments and exercise gives back some control to patients by addressing both the root biomechanical issues and the lifestyle factors adding 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 Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries are distinctively positioned to prescribe personalized exercise regimens that align with spinal care goals and each patient’s precise needs.
CONTACT Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
Adding exercise into your chiropractic care routine is not only an add-on; it’s a vital step toward sustainable headache management. Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. David Kulla on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he details relieving treatment of headache and neck pain following the use of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
