Chiropractic Treatment for Migraine 

Migraines are a real pain in the neck—literally. The American Chiropractic Association reports that tension in the neck muscles is the greatest cause of primary headaches, those headaches which aren’t a symptom of some other underlying disease or disorder. Migraine sufferers know just how debilitating a headache can be. Severe migraines are frequently accompanied by nausea and extreme sensitivity to light and/or sound. Lifestyle and dietary changes along with medications can help reduce the frequency and severity of migraines. However, chiropractic care is also a powerful, and often overlooked, weapon against migraines and tension headaches.

Manipulate Your Migraine: Chiropractor Style

Chiropractic care isn’t a one-size-fits-all method. A knowledgeable chiropractor takes the time for proper assessment in order to develop the most effective treatment plan for each patient. Even a slight mechanical dysfunction of the cervical spine can create muscle tension and disrupt the flow of blood into the head. Trauma such as a car accident or repetitive stress like that caused by poor posture can cause the kind of tension that triggers migraine pain. Evaluation may include checking reflexes and muscle strength, taking x-rays and TMJ testing.

Spinal manipulation can bring almost instant relief of some headaches, and regular chiropractic adjustments may prevent or reduce future pain. But spinal adjustment isn’t the only method of treatment your chiropractor may recommend. Once a thorough evaluation is complete, treatment options might include:

• Exercises and education to address posture correction

• Trigger point therapy

• Myofascial release

• TMJ treatment

• Advice on diet and vitamin supplements

• Stretching and other relaxation techniques

Don’t let migraine pain continue to diminish your quality of life. Dr. Owen and the staff at Chiropractic Bellevue are here to answer all your questions and help you navigate the phases of chiropractic care, from pain relief to maintaining wellness.

Are your current methods for treating migraine working as well as you’d like?