Headaches In Fairbanks, AK
If you have a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea.
What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Lie down? Pop a pill and hope the pain goes away? There is a better alternative that is both natural, and better for your health.
Research shows that spinal manipulation – the primary form of care provided by doctors of chiropractic – may be an effective treatment option for tension headaches and headaches that originate in the neck. If you have headaches in Fairbanks, AK, the Chiropractors at Spaulding Chiropractic Clinic want to get to the cause of your headaches.
A report released in 2001 by researchers at the Duke University Evidence-Based Practice Center in Durham, NC, found that spinal manipulation resulted in almost immediate improvement for those headaches that originate in the neck, and had significantly fewer side effects and longer-lasting relief of tension-type headache than a commonly prescribed medication.
Also, a 1995 study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that spinal manipulative therapy is an effective treatment for tension headaches and that those who ceased chiropractic treatment after four weeks experienced a sustained therapeutic benefit in contrast with those patients who received a commonly prescribed medication.
Headache Triggers
Headaches have many causes, or “triggers.” These may include foods, environmental stimuli (noises, lights, stress, etc.) and/or behaviors (insomnia, excessive exercise, blood sugar changes, etc.). About 5 percent of all headaches are warning signals caused by physical problems.
Ninety-five percent of headaches are primary headaches, such as tension, migraine headaches, or cluster headaches. These types of headaches are not caused by disease. The headache itself is the primary concern.
“The greatest majority of primary headaches are associated with muscle tension in the neck,” says Dr. George B. McClelland, a doctor of chiropractic from Christiansburg, VA. “Today, Americans engage in more sedentary activities than they used to, and more hours are spent in one fixed position or posture. This can increase joint irritation and muscle tension in the neck, upper back and scalp, causing your head to ache.”
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Hailey Gundersen2024-11-15I have been seeing Dr. Berg since the middle of my second trimester and it has helped subside all lower back pain throughout my pregnancy. I’m now at 35 weeks and feeling great! Could not recommend his care more.
Angela Holland2024-07-12Great chiropractors. Amazing massage therapists.
Caitlin Schnaidt2024-06-07I can't speak highly enough about Dr. Berg and the entire teqm at Spaulding. I am pregnant and have been suffering from bad sciatica which made doing most basic things throughout the day extremely challenging. After starting to see Dr. Berg I am finally able to get through the day without being in a constant state of pain. He also sees my special needs toddler and we have seen great improvements in his physical movements and comfort level since beginning to see Dr. Berg. He is knowledgeable, professional, friendly, warm, and overall an amazing chiropractor. Everyone in the office is friendly, warm, and welcoming. I was very hesitant about starting to see a chiropractor while pregnant and have been nothing but pleasantly surprised and satisfied with the results of both my own, and my son's, experiences. If you're looking for a chiropractors office I highly recommend Dr. Berg and Spaulding chiropractic.
Payton Baker2024-05-30Dr. Berg is hands down the best! Helped me through ALL my pregnancy pains and worked me in his schedule when I needed an adjustment ASAP! 100% recommend for anyone!
Josh Handeland2024-05-28Love theses people they are the best in town
Maggie Matheson2024-05-24Everyone is so sweet and helpful. I’ve had emergent pain and they got me right in and they are so helpful.
Tracey Ferguson2024-05-24Great staff
Meghan Hoffman2024-05-20I've been seeing Dr. Wyatt Berg throughout my entire eight months of pregnancy so far, and I can't recommend him enough! He is incredibly understanding and knowledgeable about the specific needs of pregnant women. He always takes the time to listen to my concerns and adjusts my treatments accordingly. His adjustments have helped to alleviate my lower back pain and improve my sleep. Most recently, my baby went from being in the breech position to head down after a couple of adjustments. Thanks to Dr. Berg's care, I’ve felt much more comfortable and mobile throughout my pregnancy. I highly recommend him to any pregnant women or any individual who is looking for a natural and effective way to manage aches and pains. Alisha Greenberg (Massage Therapist) and Teresa Grotkopp (Acupuncturist) I would also highly recommend. The cherry on top is that the office staff at Spaulding Chiropractic is always friendly and helpful.
Nigel Morton2024-05-20Dr. Berg truly cares about his craft and his patients. His care shows in the form results from appointment to appointment.
Cody Whiteley2024-05-09I took my 6 week old baby to see DR. Berg for hard to pass gas, excessive fussiness and instantly he was able to ease my baby. Over just a couple visits we noticed a huge difference and baby was much happier. We took him back again at 4 months because he was constipated - google told us it was normal to have inconsistent bowel movements around his age but it made him extremely fussy and uncomfortable. Within a couple hours after seeing DR Berg our baby began making regular bowel movements again and his mood improved drastically. My wife also saw Dr Berg after giving birth and having multiple complaints of pain and unusual sensations. He helped realign her pelvis, hips and relieve upper back/neck pain associated with breastfeeding/ holding baby. Dr Berg is incredibly knowledgeable, holistic and personable. He has a baby of his own so he is very gentle and intuitive. We cant recommend his expertise enough, he truly takes the time to listen, notice, and fix the problem or recommend resources or other specialists. To say the least, Chiropractic care with Dr Berg has been a game changer for both baby and momma. Fairbanks is truly lucky to have this high quality care.
What Can You Do?
The Chiropractors at Spaulding Chiropractic Clinic suggest the following:
If you spend a large amount of time in one fixed position, such as in front of a computer, on a sewing machine, typing or reading, take a break and stretch every 30 minutes to one hour. The stretches should take your head and neck through a comfortable range of motion.
Low-impact exercise may help relieve the pain associated with primary headaches. However, if you are prone to dull, throbbing headaches, avoid heavy exercise. Engage in such activities as walking and low-impact aerobics.
Avoid teeth clenching. The upper teeth should never touch the lowers, except when swallowing. This results in stress at the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) – the two joints that connect your jaw to your skull – leading to TMJ irritation and a form of tension headaches.
Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to help avoid dehydration, which can lead to headaches.
What Can a Doctor of Chiropractic Do?
Dr. Moore says your doctor of chiropractic may do one or more of the following if you suffer from a primary headache:
Perform spinal manipulation or chiropractic adjustments to improve spinal function and alleviate the stress on your system.
Provide nutritional advice, recommending a change in diet and perhaps the addition of B complex vitamins.
Offer advice on posture, ergonomics (work postures), exercises and relaxation techniques. This advice should help to relieve the recurring joint irritation and tension in the muscles of the neck and upper back.
“Doctors of chiropractic undergo extensive training to help their patients in many ways – not just back pain,” says Dr. Moore.
If you are suffering from headaches in Fairbanks, AK, call Spaulding Chiropractic Clinic today at 907-456-4234.
Hailey Gundersen2024-11-15I have been seeing Dr. Berg since the middle of my second trimester and it has helped subside all lower back pain throughout my pregnancy. I’m now at 35 weeks and feeling great! Could not recommend his care more.Angela Holland2024-07-12Great chiropractors. Amazing massage therapists.Caitlin Schnaidt2024-06-07I can't speak highly enough about Dr. Berg and the entire teqm at Spaulding. I am pregnant and have been suffering from bad sciatica which made doing most basic things throughout the day extremely challenging. After starting to see Dr. Berg I am finally able to get through the day without being in a constant state of pain. He also sees my special needs toddler and we have seen great improvements in his physical movements and comfort level since beginning to see Dr. Berg. He is knowledgeable, professional, friendly, warm, and overall an amazing chiropractor. Everyone in the office is friendly, warm, and welcoming. I was very hesitant about starting to see a chiropractor while pregnant and have been nothing but pleasantly surprised and satisfied with the results of both my own, and my son's, experiences. If you're looking for a chiropractors office I highly recommend Dr. Berg and Spaulding chiropractic.Payton Baker2024-05-30Dr. Berg is hands down the best! Helped me through ALL my pregnancy pains and worked me in his schedule when I needed an adjustment ASAP! 100% recommend for anyone!Josh Handeland2024-05-28Love theses people they are the best in townMaggie Matheson2024-05-24Everyone is so sweet and helpful. I’ve had emergent pain and they got me right in and they are so helpful.Tracey Ferguson2024-05-24Great staffMeghan Hoffman2024-05-20I've been seeing Dr. Wyatt Berg throughout my entire eight months of pregnancy so far, and I can't recommend him enough! He is incredibly understanding and knowledgeable about the specific needs of pregnant women. He always takes the time to listen to my concerns and adjusts my treatments accordingly. His adjustments have helped to alleviate my lower back pain and improve my sleep. Most recently, my baby went from being in the breech position to head down after a couple of adjustments. Thanks to Dr. Berg's care, I’ve felt much more comfortable and mobile throughout my pregnancy. I highly recommend him to any pregnant women or any individual who is looking for a natural and effective way to manage aches and pains. Alisha Greenberg (Massage Therapist) and Teresa Grotkopp (Acupuncturist) I would also highly recommend. The cherry on top is that the office staff at Spaulding Chiropractic is always friendly and helpful.Nigel Morton2024-05-20Dr. Berg truly cares about his craft and his patients. His care shows in the form results from appointment to appointment.Cody Whiteley2024-05-09I took my 6 week old baby to see DR. Berg for hard to pass gas, excessive fussiness and instantly he was able to ease my baby. Over just a couple visits we noticed a huge difference and baby was much happier. We took him back again at 4 months because he was constipated - google told us it was normal to have inconsistent bowel movements around his age but it made him extremely fussy and uncomfortable. Within a couple hours after seeing DR Berg our baby began making regular bowel movements again and his mood improved drastically. My wife also saw Dr Berg after giving birth and having multiple complaints of pain and unusual sensations. He helped realign her pelvis, hips and relieve upper back/neck pain associated with breastfeeding/ holding baby. Dr Berg is incredibly knowledgeable, holistic and personable. He has a baby of his own so he is very gentle and intuitive. We cant recommend his expertise enough, he truly takes the time to listen, notice, and fix the problem or recommend resources or other specialists. To say the least, Chiropractic care with Dr Berg has been a game changer for both baby and momma. Fairbanks is truly lucky to have this high quality care.
