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Seeking Migraine Relief? See Your Chiropractor

Brent Chapman

Are you tired of popping pills to deal with your migraines? Maybe you can't even take prescription drugs because they cause unpleasant side effects. Thankfully, there is a more natural way to alleviate your migraines: visiting the chiropractor. This suggestion may seem a bit strange at first if you're one of the many who believe chiropractors only deal with back pain. But, rest assured. Adjusting the spine can alleviate a whole array of health problems, including migraines. Here's a closer look.

How does adjusting the spine help alleviate migraines?

When your spine is out of alignment, it pulls on certain muscles and ligaments – particularly those in the neck. Even if you do not realize your neck is stiff, this stiffness can affect the pressure on your brain and lead to migraine headaches.

A maladjusted spine can also place excessive pressure on nerves that control the blood flow to your brain. When they are under pressure, these nerves may not operate properly, and the blood vessels in certain areas of your brain may dilate unnecessarily, leading to the pain associated with your migraine.  Are your migraines triggered by certain smells or foods? This might be because a misaligned spine is pressing on nerves that sense these smells and foods. The pressure prompts your brain to react with a migraine when these nerves are triggered.

By adjusting your spine, your chiropractor will alleviate the pressure on your spinal nerves. This should decrease neck stiffness, the triggering of blood vessel dilation, and the hyper-responses to stimuli. In turn, you should suffer fewer migraines. And if you do still suffer from migraines, they are likely to be less severe.

What will your visit to the chiropractor entail?

Your chiropractor will likely begin by asking you some questions about your migraines and your overall health. He or she will then evaluate the current position of your spine before using some adjustment techniques to place your vertebrae back in alignment. Generally, the adjustment will be performed with you lying face-down on a table. You may hear cracking noises as the chiropractor uses his or her hands to push your vertebrae back into place, but there should not be any pain.

Depending on your needs, your chiropractor may recommend returning for regular adjustments. He or she may also recommend certain exercises you can do at home to keep your spine in alignment and help fight future migraines.

Keep in mind that sometimes, migraines do have a more severe underlying cause, such as brain tumors. Make sure you are fully examined by your physician to rule out serious causes like this before you turn to natural therapies like chiropractic care to manage your migraine symptoms. Seek chiropractic care for help with your headaches.   


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After I started working at my dad's lumber yard, I realized that some of my lifting habits were hurting my back. I realized that I couldn't stand up straight without wincing a little bit, so I decided to talk with a chiropractor about the issue. The professional carefully evaluated my condition and told me that I needed to focus on healthier back habits. I was able to learn how to stay safe at work by wearing a back brace and focusing on my posture. I want you to avoid debilitating back pain, which is one of the reasons I made this blog.