Chiropractic Care for Migraine Relief
By Sara Butler
Headaches, such as migraines, can start at any time. They may start with just a slight pain on one side of the head that quickly progresses to light sensitivity and throbbing that makes you want to crawl under your blankets for a few days. Other times, these headaches can appear suddenly knock you off your feet. Most people who suffer from migraines know the warning signs, but with the help of chiropractic care you may be able to do more than just power through migraines -- you may be able to avoid them altogether.
A Few Headache Facts
According to the National Institutes of Health, 90 percent of Americans will experience headaches at some point. Migraines are one of the most common, along with sinus headaches, cluster, rebound, and tension headaches.
Migraine sufferers can have migraines for days -- up to 72 hours. Their symptoms can include:
- Sensitivity to sound
- Sensitivity to light
- Vision disturbances
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Nasal congestion
Women are also more likely to have migraines than women, three times as likely according to the latest research. That may be due to biological factors such as hormones that tend to impact women more than men.
Is it a Pain in the Neck?
So what can the chiropractors at The Joint do about migraines? Several things!
According to the American Chiropractic Association, headaches are one of the top three reasons people seek chiropractic care. Most headaches are the result of muscle tension in the upper back, shoulders, and neck. If you have any joint dysfunctions or restrictions in the bones of the neck, then it can cause a shift that places extra pressure on the area and leads to headaches -- including migraines.
The chiropractors at The Joint want to help you find the underlying cause of your migraines. If it's a structural issue in your neck or spine, they can pinpoint it and perform hands-on adjustments to help you find relief. Almost one-quarter of the people who seek chiropractic care for migraines find relief with its help, according to the Migraine Treatment Centers of America.
What Else You Can Do
If you suffer from migraines or another type of headache, there are a few things you can do to help reduce them aside from chiropractic care. You can:
- Identify triggers and avoid them
- Practice proper posture
- Download a migraine app to help you track your headaches and identify patterns
- See the chiropractor regularly
If you have concerns or questions about headaches and how the chiropractor can help, don't hesitate to ask the chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic about it today!
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Fitchburg, Wisc.