Are you constantly tired with headaches or feeling drained by recurring pain at the back of your head or neck? You’re not alone. Many Australians suffer from back and headache issues caused by poor posture, spinal misalignment, and lifestyle stressors. At Spine Sport Feet, we help identify and treat the root causes, so you can get relief and feel like yourself again.
Spinal Health Week 2023 (22-28 May) is the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) national campaign dedicated to improving the spinal health of all Australians.
In 2023, the focus of Spinal Health Week is on the impact headaches have on Australians while providing solutions to alleviate headache pain so sufferers can take back control of their health and wellbeing.
Migraine and tension-type headaches are the most prevalent headache disorders, both with disabling potential having the greatest impact on public health. With more than 7 million Australians suffering from debilitating tension headaches and more than 4.9 million suffering chronic migraine; the economic impact to Australia exceeds $35.7 billion annually.
However, the real cost to headache sufferers is immeasurable. Every day, headaches impact the lives of more than 46% of Australians causing debilitating pain and robbing sufferers of productive time at work and study, essential relaxation and social activities, and precious time with children, family and friends.
Migraine and tension headaches are the most common headache disorders, but there are many types of headaches, and many triggers that can cause them. While some headaches are just a mild inconvenience, others can be severe, chronic and have a debilitating effect on the daily life of sufferers.
What Is a Back Headache?
A back headache refers to pain that starts in the neck or upper spine and radiates to the back of the head. This type of headache is often linked to spinal issues such as joint dysfunction, muscle tension, or cervicogenic headaches. Poor posture, stress, or time spent hunched over devices can all contribute to back and headache symptoms.
The connection between spinal health—especially issues in the neck and upper back—and headaches is well-documented. Many people experiencing back and headache symptoms don’t realise that improving spinal alignment can relieve both tension and fatigue. It’s vital that headache sufferers have their spine examined and, if appropriate, seek early, quality chiropractic care. Along with some simple lifestyle changes, this can go a long way to relieve pain, reduce the incidence of headache and migraine and help people take back control of their life.
Why Am I Always Tired with Headaches?
Feeling constantly fatigued and dealing with regular headaches could point to a deeper issue. Chronic pain, especially when tied to poor spinal alignment, can lead to disrupted sleep, reduced energy, and ongoing discomfort. Our chiropractors help uncover whether your tiredness and headaches are connected to musculoskeletal causes—and offer strategies to help restore energy and focus.
Studies have shown that university trained chiropractors provide reliable, low risk, effective treatment for the three most common types of headaches – tension and cervicogenic (neck-related) headaches and migraines, with notable improvement in cervicogenic headaches following chiropractic treatment.
While one study suggested that spinal manipulation of the neck and mid back is more effective than mobilisation and exercise in reducing cervicogenic headaches, another study found chiropractic adjustments reduced migraines in 72 percent of people surveyed and decreased their duration and severity.
And although pain medications (prescription and over the counter) may provide temporary relief from headache, it’s often a ‘Band-Aid’ solution that treats the symptoms but not the cause.
Often, there are lifestyle factors that may be responsible for headaches that occur at home or at work. These might include diet or sedentary behaviours that our chiropractors can identify during an assessment, enabling sufferers to modify these behaviours to manage headaches or avoid them altogether and improve patients’ overall health and wellbeing.
Treatment for Back and Headache Symptoms
Spine Sport Feet offers safe, evidence-based treatment for those suffering from back headache symptoms. Whether you’re dealing with pain at the base of the skull, neck stiffness, or just feeling tired with headaches, chiropractic adjustments, spinal mobilisation, and postural advice can help.
At Spine Sport Feet clinic our ACA accredited chiropractic healthcare professionals are trained to identify the causes of headaches and, where appropriate, provide reliable, low-risk treatment.
So, if you’re feeling tired with headaches or struggling with persistent back and headache pain, our team at Spine Sport Feet is here to help. Book a consultation today with one of our experienced chiropractors and take the first step toward long-lasting relief. Contact us on (07) 5580 5655 or visit our website to make an appointment so you can take back control of your life.
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For a full list of references, visit chiro.org.au/shw2023-references
