If you’ve ever experienced a migraine, you know just how horrible they can be. The extreme sensitivity to light and sound, the nausea, and the intense pain in your entire head can sideline you for hours or even days. It is estimated that almost 40 million Americans live with regular migraines and it is considered the sixth most disabling disease worldwide. The average migraine sufferer has 1 to 2 attacks per month, with each attack lasting between 4 hours and 3 days. Living with migraines leads to hours and days of missed work, missed events, and missed time with family and friends. It is simply no way to live. Thankfully, Dr. Thomas Keogh at Bare Chiropractic has some good news.
Chiropractic Is Extremely Helpful for Migraine Sufferers
Headaches are one of the most common reasons people go to the chiropractor for the first time, and many people see quick relief from a variety of headaches. While they definitely differ in severity, migraines are also closely connected to the spine and can be eradicated with chiropractic. Those who seek chiropractic care for migraine relief often experience immediate relief from any current migraine symptoms. They also see a significant reduction in the frequency and severity of future migraines. Some people have even reported not having a single migraine in years due to being under chiropractic care!
How Does It Work?
You may have heard of chiropractic care helping those with back pain, and that makes sense. But how does chiropractic help with headaches? Well, the nerves in the spine impact the health and function of the entire brain and head. When a vertebra is twisted or shifted the slightest amount, it can wreak havoc on the nervous system and the function of the entire body. It interrupts nerve communication and stops the appropriate messages from traveling to and from the brain to ensure that the body’s various systems are working well.
Getting Adjusted for Migraine Relief
Chances are that you currently have a misalignment in your spine, whether from a fall or injury, from sleeping in a weird position, or from staring down at your phone for too long. Most people have misalignments and most people have no idea they are even there—that is, until symptoms arise. If you’re experiencing migraines, it’s highly probable that you have at least one significant misalignment in your neck. Getting adjusted will realign your spine and allow improved communication throughout your central nervous system, getting rid of dysfunction and optimizing proper function.
If you or someone you love has recurring migraines and is desperate for relief, schedule a consultation with Dr. Thomas Keogh today. He and his team at Bare Chiropractic in Billings would love to teach you more about the benefits of chiropractic and how it can change your life for the better.
Sources
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Berner, N., DeMaria, C. “Improvement of Migraines in a Child Following Cervical Curve Correction Using the Pierce Results System.” Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health Chiropractic, 2013, 2; 47-53. https://vertebralsubluxationresearch.com/2017/09/10/improvement-of-migraines-in-a-child-following-cervical-curve-correction-using-the-pierce-results-system/
