Integrative Health Center of Kansas City is a Chiropractic wellness clinic with a holistic approach of chiropractic, acupuncture, and deep tissue work. Located in the River Market, we work towards our goal of coaching each and every patient in their journey away from sickness and disease, and towards health and wellness.

This study compared chiropractic spinal manipulation to amitriptyline which is a medication often prescribed for the treatment of headache. The researchers found that "spinal manipulation seemed to be as effective as a well-established and efficacious treatment (amitriptyline), and on the basis of a benign side effects profile, it should be considered a treatment option for patients with frequent migraine headaches." In other words, the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic treatment or spinal manipulation in the treatment of headache should be considered by patients suffering these symptoms.

The researchers also found that in the weeks immediately following treatment, patients who had recieved spinal manipulation had a 42% reduction in headache frequency, compared to only 24% of those who took amtriptyline. The chiropractic group had fewer headaches even after treatment had ceased.

Portion reprinted by permission from the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, Copyright 2003.

Whether you experience persistent headaches, chronic back or joint pain, Kansas City based Integrative Health Center's holistic approach of chiropractic, acupuncture, and deep tissue work focus on detecting misalignments in the spine, and then work to release this stored tension resulting in increased energy levels, improved co-ordination of body systems, a stronger immune system, and clearer thinking. For more information on how we can help you, please contact Dr. Rob Williams at 816.283.8400 or contact us through our web-based form.