In a recent report released by Duke University, substantial evidence was revealed which shows the efficacy of Chiropractic treatment for tension and cervicogenic headaches.

This new report entitled, “Evidence Report: Behavioral and Physical Treatments for Tension-type and Cervicogenic Headache,” documents both the quality and strength of research findings pertaining to Chiropractic and headaches, supported by an impartial governmental agency, The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research.

Evidence in the report shows that among the many treatment alternatives, Chiropractic is among the most effective treatment in both tension-type and cervicogenic headaches.

Key evidence in the report states that Chiropractic produces “markedly superior results in the treatment of tension-type headaches,” when compared to treating the same type of headaches with the antidepressant, Amitriptyline. And, even when compared to various soft tissue procedures, Chiropractic

manipulation is shown to produce “sustained improvement in headache frequency and severity in the treatment of cervicogenic headaches.”

Chiropractic management surpassed the results of various treatments. Based on the assessment, the evidence clearly position Chiropractic as a viable treatment that lacks the detrimental and sometimes fatal side effects of conventional treatment methods.

Results of this study are important and should be considered when selecting a practitioner for the management of headaches.

For more information on the report, visit The Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research’s web site, http://www. fcer. org.

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