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Have Headaches or Neck Strain from Post-Holiday Stress? Visit a Chiropractor

Written By Marshall Family Chiropractic on December 9, 2022

woman stressed over holidays

When your family has departed and you’re getting back to your normal, post-holiday routine, you might notice that you still have lingering effects of the holidays. Holiday stress can cause unexpected symptoms like headaches and neck strain. If you’ve been Googling “chiropractor near me in St. Clair” because you can’t get rid of your headaches and neck strain, you can find relief with help from Dr. Eric Marshall and the staff here at Marshall Family Chiropractic. 

Common Headache Triggers

Dr. Marshall can help you evaluate the cause of your headaches by investigating common headache triggers and finding out if one or more of them fits with your lifestyle and routine. The most common triggers for headaches and migraines are:

  • Stress and tension
  • Lack of sleep
  • Poor diet
  • Food sensitivities
  • Loud noises and bright lights
  • Hormonal changes
  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine withdrawal
  • Medication side effects
  • Changes to your normal routine

How the Holidays Cause Neck Strain

If you have neck strain in addition to headaches, you might wonder how the holidays could have caused that condition. Neck strain is the result of repetitive stress to the muscles and vertebrae in the neck. This could be the result of spending prolonged periods traveling by car or plane. You might also develop neck strain if you are spending more time on your feet than usual, or spending more time looking down at a book, phone, tablet, or laptop. Even standing in the kitchen for long periods cooking holiday meals can cause neck strain. You may also experience it if you’re sleeping in an unfamiliar bed at night.

How Our Chiropractor Can Help

Once Dr. Marshall has determined the root cause of your pain and strain, he can design a non-invasive treatment plan. The goal will be to reduce pain and inflammation, improve range of motion in the neck, reduce the frequency of your headaches, and help you avoid headache triggers. Common chiropractic therapies for neck pain and headaches are:

  • Chiropractic adjustments
  • Home exercises and stretches
  • PEMF therapy

Let Our Chiropractors in St. Clair Treat Your Headaches and Neck Strain

If you want to get back to your regular life without worrying about headaches and neck strain, our chiropractor can help. Dr. Marshall can help you uncover the cause of your stress, strain, and pain so that you can once again enjoy your regular life.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, call us today at (810) 329-6100 or schedule an appointment online.


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