LINDENHURST, Ill., May 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Mark J. Freund of Natural Care Chiropractic in Lindenhurst wants patients to know that chiropractic care has been proven to be a successful natural treatment option for the relief of recurring headaches. The center offers treatments such as spinal adjustment, massage and other chiropractic therapies to help patients with pain management for headaches. "Nine out of every 10 Americans suffer from headaches of some sort," says Dr. Freund, who has been practicing since 1996. "Chiropractic treatment helps pinpoint the source of pain and can help decrease the reoccurrence and severity of the common headache."
Dr. Freund wants Lindenhurst patients to have access to an alternative method of care when it comes to headache relief. Chiropractic treatment uses all-natural techniques rather than relying on pain medications to ease headaches. According to the American Headache Society, 28 million people in the U.S. are affected by migraine headaches. By definition, migraines are recurring headaches and can be caused by several different sources. Prior to a treatment session, the chiropractor evaluates patients to determine the source of headache pain, which can include environmental triggers and/or current injuries.
Natural Care Chiropractic also offers services including exercise therapy, manual therapy and acupuncture as part of treatment options patients can choose from. Following the initial evaluation, Dr. Freund says he may use any combination of chiropractic techniques and therapies for the alleviation of headaches and prevention of returning pain.
"Preventative care is important in treatment," says Dr. Freund. "Of course, we want to alleviate our patients' pain, but the ultimate goal is to keep pain from occurring at all. The level of stress a patient is facing, their dietary habits and amount of daily physical activity can all play a role in the occurrence of repeat headaches."
Dr. Freund also provides nutritional counseling to patients. He reveals that changes to a patient's diet may help prevent future headaches. He also educates patients about proper postures and at-home exercises that can be done to help relieve pressure off the spine and reduce the risk of continual headaches.
"When people think of chiropractors, they immediately think of treatment for back pain," continues Dr. Freund. "But we can do much more than that. A misaligned spine can definitely affect other areas of the body, and we want to find the true source of any pain or injury so we can make sure we are addressing the problem from the inside out," said Dr. Freund.
Natural Care Chiropractic focuses on both pain relief and wellness care. The Lindenhurst, Illinois-based business has been providing non-invasive care and wellness services such as manual therapy, exercise therapy, nutrition advice, pain management, and acupuncture since 1996. Patients seeking more information about treatment options can visit the website at http://lindenhurstchiropractic.com.