Chiropractic Can Help Migraine Sufferers

You’ve heard me say it before and you’re likely to hear me say it about 1 million more times - headaches are not normal. There is a root cause behind every headache, and this includes the dreaded migraine. Migraines seem to always happen when you are most stressed and come not only with severe and debilitating head pain, but sensitivity to sound and light, dizziness and often nausea. No matter how hard you try it seems as though the only thing you can do to endure the pain of a migraine is to wait it out until it is over and try to manage the symptoms. But a number of studies have shown that chiropractic care is an effective treatment for migraines.Studies estimate that more than 25 million people living in the U.S experience migraine headaches every year, with women being far more likely to experience migraines than men. Typically those with migraines experience their first headache before the age of 30, and many studies have found they are genetic. Many times, migraines come with a tight feeling in the neck and around the temples, also known as tension headaches. Many migraines actually start in the neck. According to a study by Duke University, spinal manipulation, or adjustments, result in almost immediate headache improvement and provided longer-lasting relief and less side effects than typically prescribed headache medication.Chiropractic adjustments are not only great for helping reduce the severity of migraines, but regular chiropractic care can also help reduce the frequency of these migraines. What many people don’t realize is that their poor posture can actually contribute to their migraines. When you spend the whole day leaning over a phone, tablet or computer screen, you start putting serious strain on your neck and back muscles, which can increase chances of getting subluxations and a migraine.In addition to adjustments, we can also talk to you about making other lifestyle changes. Many studies have found that certain foods, lack of exercise and poor habits can all increase a person’s chances of getting a migraine and act as triggers for these headaches. Typical triggers include stress, anxiety and depression, or migraines may be an indicator of a more serious health issue.