Headaches and Migraines
What is a Migraine?
A migraine is a specific type of headache that often causes intense throbbing and pulsing in one area of the head. Migraines are distinguished from other headaches based on associated symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, vision difficulties, ringing in the ears, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to sound, and altered sensation such as tingling.
What Causes a Migraine?
Here at Essentials of Life Chiropractic, we recognize symptoms as a signal from the body that something is wrong. While migraines may be triggered, or brought on, by stress, foods, sleep, weather, sounds, or noises, these things are not necessarily the root cause of the issue. Misalignments of the spine, particularly in the neck, put excess stress on the nervous system. When the brain cannot effectively communicate with the body via the nervous system, symptoms such as migraines occur.
What Are My Treatment Options for Migraines?
Traditional treatment options for migraines include medication, nerve block injecting, cutting or burning the nerves, and physical therapy. At Essentials of Life Chiropractic, we offer comprehensive nervous system evaluations and care to find and correct the root cause of your migraines. By correcting the misalignments of the spine, the brain freely communicates with the body resulting in a reduction in migraine symptoms, decreased muscle tension, and more.
What’s Next?
Migraines can be debilitating and affect your quality of life. While migraines may be common, they are not normal. You do not need to live with migraines. At Essentials of Life Chiropractic, we perform a full spinal evaluation using state-of-the-art technology. This will show us the specific subluxations so that we can write an appropriate treatment plan for real results. If your case requires additional forms of treatment such as physical therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, or more, we are happy to make recommendations for your specific needs.