When one suffers from migraines, he or she is often rendered incapable of performing a regular daily routine or even going to work. Family physicians may recommend strong prescription medications such as:
- Maxalt
- Relpax
- Imitrex
- Zomig
While these medications may offer some temporary relief, they can be expensive and often come along with serious side effects. Some of these include:
- Nausea
- Burning, tingling, or other odd sensations
- Vertigo or dizziness
- Weakness
- Jaw, neck, or throat pain
- Abdominal pain
Many look at the above list and wonder if there are any alternative therapies that work on a more natural level. Thankfully, there is something available that is cost-effective, natural, and does not share these side effects.
To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and migraines, download our complimentary e-book by clicking the image below.
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Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care and Migraine Relief
The Journal of the American Medical Association brought to light the fact that headaches are often not a pain in the head but rather in the neck. So one must ask why commonly provided medications focus on numbing the pain in the head? And is there a better way to relieve migraine pain that will last longer than the duration of a dose medication?
It has repeatedly been noted in research that the C1 and C2 bones in the neck are susceptible to injury more than other areas of the spine due to their mobility. A link has been seen between migraine pain and a misalignment in this area of the neck.
Here at Hejny Chiropractic in Spring Lake Park, MN, we are able to address this issue using a safe and gentle method that allows the bones to move back into place naturally. If a misalignment is located in this region of the body, blood and cerebrospinal fluid flow to and from the brain is hindered. MRIs performed on people after receiving a chiropractic adjustment to this specific point show much improvement in fluid flow. Positive results are often seen in as few as a couple of visits.
When one suffers from migraines, he or she is often rendered incapable of performing a regular daily routine or even going to work. Family physicians may recommend strong prescription medications such as:
- Maxalt
- Relpax
- Imitrex
- Zomig
While these medications may offer some temporary relief, they can be expensive and often come along with serious side effects. Some of these include:
- Nausea
- Burning, tingling, or other odd sensations
- Vertigo or dizziness
- Weakness
- Jaw, neck, or throat pain
- Abdominal pain
Many look at the above list and wonder if there are any alternative therapies that work on a more natural level. Thankfully, there is something available that is cost-effective, natural, and does not share these side effects.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care and Migraine Relief
The Journal of the American Medical Association brought to light the fact that headaches are often not a pain in the head but rather in the neck. So one must ask why commonly provided medications focus on numbing the pain in the head? And is there a better way to relieve migraine pain that will last longer than the duration of a dose medication?
It has repeatedly been noted in research that the C1 and C2 bones in the neck are susceptible to injury more than other areas of the spine due to their mobility. A link has been seen between migraine pain and a misalignment in this area of the neck.
Here at Hejny Chiropractic in Spring Lake Park, MN, we are able to address this issue using a safe and gentle method that allows the bones to move back into place naturally. If a misalignment is located in this region of the body, blood and cerebrospinal fluid flow to and from the brain is hindered. MRIs performed on people after receiving a chiropractic adjustment to this specific point show much improvement in fluid flow. Positive results are often seen in as few as a couple of visits.
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