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Can Chiropractic Manage Migraines?

Headaches and Neck Pain

You’re in agony, in a darkened room, with no sound. Your throbbing head feels as though it is splitting in half and you’re nauseous, maybe even vomiting. You have a classic migraine and you just want the pain to go away…and never come back.

What causes a migraine headache? There are many triggers – the most common are:

    • Foods, including alcohol, aged cheese, caffeine, chocolate, artificial sweeteners and seasonings (MSG).

    • Hormonal changes, related to a drop in estrogen levels, which may occur before a woman’s monthly period. Birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy can also trigger migraines.

    • Medications

    • Stress

    • Too much/too little sleep

    • Weather changes or changes in time zone or altitude

    • External factors, such as bright lights, certain smells (perfume) or second-hand smoke

Typical medical treatment for migraines is prescribed preventive and symptom-relieving medication.

A number of research studies have examined the effects of chiropractic care on the frequency, intensity and duration of migraine headaches. One such study, conducted for six months at the Chiropractic Research Center of Macquarie University in Australia, involved 177 participants who had migraine headaches for an average of 18 years.

The results of the study were impressive; most of the participants experienced positive outcomes. Seventy-two percent had substantial reduction or noticeable improvement in their symptoms, including a drop in the frequency, intensity and duration of their migraines, and a decreased need for their migraine medications.

If you or someone you love suffers from migraine headaches, or any other type of headache, please consider all-natural, conservative chiropractic care. Ask to see our testimonials; we have many patients who are grateful for the headache relief they have experienced as a result of chiropractic care.

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Brookfield Chiropractic Asks some important questions of interest to Brookfield residents - Chiropractor Brookfield Brookfield Chiropractic Asks...

Can someone who has had back surgery receive chiropractic care?
Yes. Rest assured that we will avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. However, what we find is that surgical interventions will often produce spinal instability above or below the involved level. This is will be the focus of your chiropractic care.
What's the difference between sick care and health care?
Sick care is largely about relieving or suppressing symptoms. Health care is about improving performance. While sick care is about how you feel, health care is about how you function. Sick care is what you do to treat an obvious problem, and health care is what you do to avoid the problem and advance your well-being.

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