Cutting Edge Treatments for Migraines

Migraines are debilitating headaches that can significantly impact your quality of life. They are often characterized by intense pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. Understanding the causes and symptoms of migraines is crucial in finding effective treatments.

Causes and Symptoms of Migraines

One of the primary causes of migraines is neck tension. When the neck is tight it can cause compression to nerves in the neck. Which can trigger a migraine episode. Other common causes include hormonal imbalances, stress, certain foods, neurological deficits, and lifestyle/ environmental factors.
 

The symptoms of migraines can vary from person to person, but they often include a throbbing or pulsating pain on one side of the head, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and vomiting. Some individuals may also experience visual disturbances, such as seeing flashing lights or zigzag lines which is called an Aura.
 

Chiropractic Care in Migraine Relief

Migraine sufferers need more comprehensive care than non-migraine patients due to the complexity of their condition. Chiropractic care can be an effective treatment option for migraines, but studies have shown that chiropractic care pared with massage is more effective than chiropractic alone. When you add in rehabilitation to the treatment protocol, outcomes improve even more. 

Cutting Edge Treatments for Migraines 

• Spinal decompression therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that can provide significant relief for individuals suffering from migraines. This non-invasive procedure involves gently stretching the spine to relieve pressure on the nerves and discs. There is a correlation between how much degeneration a person has in their neck and the number of migraines they have in a month. 
• Trigger point therapy is another effective treatment option for migraines. Trigger points are tight knots or bands of muscle fibers that can refer pain to other areas of the body, including the head and neck. By targeting and releasing these trigger points, migraine symptoms can be significantly reduced.
• Spinal manipulation is a technique commonly used by chiropractors to treat migraines and prevent future episodes. This technique involves applying controlled force to the spine to restore proper alignment and improve overall spinal function. The chiropractor will use their hands or specialized instruments to apply quick, targeted pressure to specific areas of the spine. This pressure helps to reduce muscle tension and reduce nerve irritation, which can prevent migraines from occurring.
• Functional nutrition can help a migraine sufferer determine which foods are triggering their attacks. Help put a plan together to limit bad foods and prioritize good foods. Along with setting up a regular eating pattern to reduce blood sugar fluctuations. Urine and blood tests can be used as a part of this process.
• Neurological rehabilitation can play a pivotal role in helping a migraine patient, as many migraine patients have issues with their dynamic vision (coordination of the muscles of the eyes). Gaze stability training is one of the therapies used in our office to improve the ocular system and therefore the entire brain. 

Navigating Migraines with the Help of Calibration Chiropractic + Functional Health

Migraines can be debilitating, but with the help of cutting-edge treatments, relief is possible. Understanding the causes and symptoms of migraines is the first step in finding effective treatment options. Spinal decompression therapy, trigger point therapy, spinal manipulation, functional nutrition and neurological rehabilitation are just a few of the cutting-edge treatments available for migraines in our office.

If you are suffering from migraines, contact our chiropractor to explore the cutting-edge treatments available and find relief from your migraines. Visit Calibration Chiropractic + Functional Health at our office in Mansfield, Texas, or call (817) 779-3435 to book an appointment today.