Headache Treatment
Looking for headache treatment in Bellevue, NE?
If you are looking for headache treatment, you are not alone. Headaches are extremely common and nearly everyone has a headache occasionally. Around 95 percent of headaches are primary headaches, such as tension-type, migraine, 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 tension-type and are associated with muscle tension in the neck. Today, Americans engage in more sedentary activities than in the past, and more hours are spent in one fixed position or posture (such as sitting in front of a computer). This can increase joint irritation and muscle tension in the neck, upper back and scalp, causing a headache.
Effective, conservative headache treatment options
At Behm Muscle & Joint Clinic we offer a variety of headache treatment options. Often times we utilize a combination of the services below to reduce and eliminate your headaches.
- Chiropractic Manipulation
- Active Release Techniques (ART)
- Dry Needling
- Myofascial Release
- Nutritional Recommendations
- Corrective Exercises
With the majority of headaches being categorized as tension-type, we offer several manual, hands-on therapies to address the muscles of your neck. The suboccipital muscles are very small muscles located at the top of your neck just below your skull. Not only do these muscles provide dynamic stabilization of the upper head they allow us to move our head from left to right and in extension. If these muscles are “locked” together there is constant tension in that area. These muscles can entrap surrounding nerves and vasculature, often times causing headaches and referral of pain to the forehead, ear and eye.
At Behm Muscle & Joint Clinic we conduct a complete assessment of your cervical spine utilizing movement based tests as well as orthopedic tests to determine the cause of your headache pain. Our headache treatments include soft tissue therapies, corrective exercise and Chiropractic manipulations.
Headache Treatment at Behm Muscle & Joint Clinic
The Chiropractors at Behm Muscle & Joint Clinic in Bellevue, NE offer a triad of care in the treatment of headaches. We know how headaches are debilitating and interfere with all aspects of your life when they occur. Not all headaches are the same, a proper diagnosis needs to be made in order to successfully treat the type of headache you are suffering from. Behm Muscle & Joint Clinic is always accepting new patients, if you are suffering from neck pain and/or headaches please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 402-292-1450 or schedule an appointment online.
About the author
Dr. Behm was born and raised in Papillion, NE. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Nebraska – Omaha and following his undergraduate studies was a certified personal trainer (NSCA-CPT – National Strength and Conditioning Association) in the Omaha area for years, helping clients achieve their health and fitness goals. He received his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Cleveland Chiropractic College – Kansas City. While in school, he received multiple certifications to increase his knowledge of the human body and how to properly assess and treat his patients. This translates into our integrative approach to Chiropractic care and our combination of therapies to better address your musculoskeletal complaints. Dr. Behm is excited to return to his hometown and serve the community around him.