Migraine Headache Pain Relief
There are headaches, and then there are migraine headaches. Migraines, which usually involve a severe throbbing pain on one side of the head, can often cause people to not go to work. The pain is often accompanied with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to both light and sound. And migraines can last many, many hours– days even!
Centuries ago it was thought that evil spirits were the cause of migraines, such that people would drill a hole in the head to release them! Thankfully, there are better pain relief treatment options for migraine headaches these days.
Migraine Symptoms
- Electric-Shock Feeling in Head
- Light Sensitivity in Eyes
- Pain in Head Accompanied by Spots in Vision
- Tingling Nerve Pain on One Side of Face, Arm, or Leg
How do you know a migraine is coming on?
You may see flashes of light, blind spots or have a tingling on one side of your face– or even in your arm or leg.
Can chiropractic care help with migraine headaches?
Yes. Chiropractors move, stretch and manipulate your spine in such a way that your overall health improves. Whatever is going “wrong” in your body gets relieved through chiropractic adjustments to it.
Studies have been conducted to find out how people fared with chiropractors attempting to relieve their migraine pain. One trial, in particular, found that 22 percent of people who received chiropractic care for their migraines saw a 90% decrease in the number of migraines they got. Nearly half– 49%– reported a significant reduction in pain intensity.
An Australian study found that stress brought on the majority of migraines. Chiropractic care was found to reduce the body’s reaction to stress, thus eliminating its need to form migraine headaches. That’s good news!
Chiropractic Treatment for Headaches is Popular
Interestingly, headaches are one of the major reasons people visit chiropractors– and you thought visits were just for bad backs. Chiropractors perform spinal adjustments; they may also advise you to do certain exercises to relieve tension in your neck, too. Some use heat/ice treatments or massage to further help alleviate symptoms of migraines.
Migraine Pain Causes
Migraines may be caused by inflamed nerves. A chiropractor works to adjust the spine so it’s not out of alignment. Then your body heals itself– your nerves calm down. Vertebrae get realigned. The pressure is off, and since everything is seemingly connected in your body, your migraines go away.
If you suffer with migraine headache pain in Lakeland, Florida, call New City Chiropractic at 863-940-3444 to make an appointment today.
Common Headache Causes & Treatment
- Forward Head Posture (aka Tech Neck)
- Scoliosis
- Nerve Damage or Pinched Nerve
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Neurological Conditions
Forward head posture is one of many common headache causes. For every inch of forward head posture, it will increase the weight of the head on the spine by 10 pounds. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Forward head posture leads to long term headaches, muscle strain, arthritis and pinched nerves.” Medications fail to alleviate headaches because they focus on masking the symptom without addressing the underlying cause. See Article Here
“I use to have headaches that would last days on end. I would have to lye down and be in a dark room for hours. Since starting chiropractic care, I have fewer headaches that last a shorter amount of time. It has really changed my life.”
-Rachael H.
Migraine Headaches Causes & Treatment
Medications can often be used to treat Migraines. Studies have shown that this can lead to unwanted complications and side effects while research has shown that Chiropractic is very effective for treating headaches and migraines. Click on the image to the right for an informational video.
“I to have 2-3 headaches a week and I have only had 2 since starting chiropractic care!”
– Maria Ortiz.
“I had countless MRI’s, catscans and testing to try and figure out why I was having headaches. The doctors showed me that my head was almost 2 inchs forward. Since correcting my neck I have not had a headache in over 2 months. This not only gave me answers, but changed my life.”
-Amanda R.
“ I had migraine headaches and knee and ankle pain. I have taken Motrin for years which just mask’s the problems. Since starting care at New City, I no longer get Migraines! I have almost no pain in my ankle or knees with overall more energy!”
-Jessica M.