How To Treat Headaches Naturally

By Dr Tom Rofrano | Leave a Comment

If you struggle with chronic headaches, you are not alone. Some people rely on over-the-counter or prescription medication to cope with chronic pain. However, this can cause more severe health issues. The good news is there are a few ways to treat headaches naturally and restore your health. 

Why Do Headaches Occur?

When you’re dealing with a headache, it can feel frustrating, especially if you don’t know the root cause. There are several reasons you may experience a headache. The most common causes are physical or chemical causes. These can happen because of a nutritional deficiency or food sensitivity. Another cause is often an iron deficiency. Postural stress is another cause, which we will explore in a bit. 

Physical Types of Headaches

Tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches are examples of physical or structural headaches. Tension headaches can occur in the head or neck and are common in most people. Postural stress can cause these types of headaches if you sit in front of a computer or at a desk for several hours. 

Cervicogenic headaches can occur from irritated spinal joints, which can happen from trauma, accidents, or other injuries. Natural treatments and adjustments can help you recover. One of my young elementary students complained of severe back pain and headaches. I learned his backpack weighed 38 pounds! After some treatment, he felt much better. 

Chemical Types of Headaches 

Food sensitivities or intolerances are also a common cause of headaches. I have seen many patients who have struggled with chronic headaches, but eliminating foods from their diet corrected this issue. Dehydration can also cause frequent headaches. Not drinking enough water or consuming too many artificial sweeteners can trigger headaches. It can also trigger an allergic reaction in the sinus cavities, causing a sinus headache. Drinking half your weight in water daily is a good rule to help avoid these types of headaches.  

Locating the Root Cause Of Headaches

In addition to physical and chemical causes of headaches, low iron or a hormonal imbalance are other root causes of headaches. You may experience irritability, fatigue, a lack of focus, or mood swings. I once treated a 10-year-old patient with these symptoms. Upon testing, we discovered she had an iron deficiency. She found relief from chronic headaches using nutritional supplements and a customized diet plan. 

Treating Headaches Naturally

Over the past 30 years of helping patients recover from chronic symptoms, I discovered a 7-step approach is best for naturally treating headaches. I use my Functional & Free™ Program to help eliminate headaches in a natural way that works with the body. 

• Active Release Techniques – reduces pain-producing myofascial trigger points to restore balance
• Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments – restores normal joint function and reduces nerve irritation 
• Super Pulsed Laser Therapy – reduces pain and inflammation
• Therapeutic Functional Training – improves strength and flexibility to promote better posture
• Lifestyle Modifications Coaching – training on sleep habits, personalized exercise plans, stress relief, and infrared sauna recommendations 
• Personalized Nutrition Program – based on lab testing to detect deficiencies, enhance recovery, and promote healing 
• Inflammation-Reducing Diet Plan – Utilizes The FreeDiet®, which is free from processed ingredients to promote a pain-free life

I use this with many patients to help treat headaches naturally.  

Contact Us For Treatment Today

If you have any questions or want more information on treating headaches naturally, please contact Natural Medicine Clinic today. You can email us at info@nmcwellness.com or call us at 561-627-5800.