Studies show that migraine headaches are more common in the United States than diabetes, asthma or heart disease. So why is it that we have yet to discover an effective treatment? Because nobody really knows the cause. Since doctors can't pinpoint what's causing the headache in the first place they can't effectively treat it. The best they can do is dole out narcotics and preventative advice and hope for the best. The good news is, if your doctor hasn't been able to do much your chiropractor might be able to help.
There's a theory floating around out there that some migraine headaches are the result of subluxations, a misalignment of the vertebrate that irritate the spinal nerves and send pain climbing into the cranium. If you're still suffering from migraines, give these simple chiropractic strategies a try:
1) Stretch the neck gently, without moving it around in circles.
2) Watch your posture. Is your back straight?
3) Sleep on your side or back rather than your stomach.
4) Use a firm pillow that supports your neck thoroughly.
A recent study published by the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reported that one in five of the participating patients reported a 90% reduction in migraines and over half reduced severity following chiropractic care. Aren't those numbers worth looking into?
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