It is estimated that over 38 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches, and over 4 million of those with migraines are diagnosed with chronic migraines. This means that over 4 million people have a migraine headache for 15 or more days! Migraines should be taken seriously as it is the 6th most disabling condition in the world. Some patients experience migraines that can last up to 72 hours! Many people experience nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, fatigue, sensitivity to light and noise, and a heightened sense of smell among many other symptoms. Finding out your triggers is an important step I often tell patients when helping determine the root cause of the headaches. Keeping a migraine log of onset of symptoms, foods eaten, migraine intensity, sleep patterns, etc can help prevent triggers from happening. I've seen even certain smells such as perfumes or essential oils that can trigger a migraine attack. In our office we also look at the structure of the neck and spine and how that can contribute to migraine headaches. When interference (otherwise known as subluxations) are found to the nervous system, it can cause migraine headaches to occur. Specific, neurological-based chiropractic adjustments remove interference to allow the nervous system to function properly. This results in decreased migraine headaches or even total relief of migraines in some cases. Find a chiropractic physician that takes x-rays to be as specific as possible, and preferably an upper cervical specialist chiropractor to get specialized care for your migraines. While medications or botox injections can help in times of crisis, they simply cover symptoms of migraines without addressing the CAUSE of the migraine. Look to the foundation of the body to determine if the structure is aligned so that it can function at its best!
Yours in health,
Dr. Nicholas J. Knutson, DC
Owner/Doctor
MOUNTAIN ISLAND CHIROPRACTIC
10917 Black Dog Ln., Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28214
Tel (704) 394-8556
Fax (704) 395-8556
mtnislandchiro.com
Migraine is one of the most severe and common types of headaches. Around 38 million Americans get migraine attacks throughout the year. The intense pain during a migraine attack can cause vomiting, nausea, and sensitivity to sound and light.
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