More Than Just Head Pressure
Do you experience throbbing headaches that are worse in the morning and ease as the day goes on? Do nausea, vomiting, pulsating sounds, or double vision sometimes accompany your headaches? You might be dealing with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)—a type of increased intracranial pressure.
A proper diagnosis of IIH requires a brain scan (MRI) to rule out tumors, lesions, or other obstructions in the brain.
What Causes IIH?
While the exact cause isn’t always known, some common contributing factors include:
- Certain medications (Isotretinoin, tetracycline, hormonal contraceptives)
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Chronic kidney disease
- Behcet’s disease
Researchers have three main theories behind the increase in intracranial pressure:
- Overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
- Increased blood flow or brain tissue volume
- Impaired venous drainage from the brain
Finding Relief with NUCCA
If your headaches are related to IIH, traditional options include lumbar puncture, medications, venous sinus stenting, or surgery.
However, many cases of head pressure and IIH are linked to misalignments in the upper neck vertebrae. These misalignments can interfere with the proper flow of blood, oxygen, and cerebrospinal fluid to and from the brain.
At Advanced Spinal Care, Dr. Craig Lapenski specializes in NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association) Care, a precise and gentle approach that targets misalignments in the C1 (Atlas) and C2 (Axis) vertebrae. By restoring proper alignment, Dr. Lapenski helps:
- Improve circulation and CSF flow
- Reduce headaches and pulsating head pressure
- Address the underlying cause rather than just masking symptoms
If you suffer from chronic headaches or head pressure, don’t wait. Schedule your evaluation with Dr. Craig Lapenski at Advanced Spinal Care in Graham, WA today and begin addressing the root cause of your symptoms.
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Dr. Craig Lapenski at Advanced Spinal Care, in Graham, Washington is one of 27 Board Certified NUCCA Doctors worldwide. His clinic serves the highest quality upper cervical care in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Lapenski also serves a number of patients who are out of state including Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New York, and more! He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines, headaches, fibromyalgia, vertigo, neck pain, back pain, and more. More information can be found on our website at https://www.nuccawashington.com/