One of the questions frequently asked is – can chiro help with headaches or migraines. Perhaps first of all we need to understand that there is a difference between the two. Today we are looking in particular at migraine, how it affects the person and the symptoms they endure and how a chiropractic treatment can help. A migraine can be severely debilitating, and one of the first symptoms that many experience is the aura at the onset of the migraine headache, followed by an intense headache to one side of the head. Symptoms can vary with this complex neurological condition from one person to another, but many complain ofbeing particularly sensitive to light and sound, visual disturbance, and nausea and/or vomiting. Dizziness is common and is accompanied by an overwhelming sense of fatigue.
How to handle migraine attacks
Those who suffer from migraine have two routes which they can follow when they are seeking migraine treatments in Manchester. They are able to either follow the route of pharmacological treatments orfind a solution to alleviate these attacks through non-pharmacological treatments. Many clients looking for migraine treatments in Manchester City Centreby consulting one of our Manchester chiropractors have already tried the pharmaceutical answers but are not getting all the relief they need from the pain. Even progressing from over the counter drugs to prescription only medication, they are still not getting the decrease in frequency or intensity of a migraine. Also because of the possibility of side effects from a frequent usage of pain killers, more and more people are looking for another solution.
Alleviate and reduce the frequency of migraines
As musculoskeletal professionals, our chiropractors can carry out an examination and a full medical history check and thentreat the potential contributory factors to alleviate migraine pain. By spinal adjustment, these skilled practitioners can help sufferers of migraine-type headaches. As well as with adjustments, by taking a holistic approach, they will help clients look at possible lifestyle modifications which also can act as triggers to migraine.By looking at dietary changes such as cutting down on caffeine and alcohol, increasing hydration, ways to improve sleep, taking supplements and exercise, as well as ways to deal with stress and anxiety, these are all matters which are addressed by your chiro in your Report of Findings and following care plan. Undergoing chiropractic care is a way that many preferbecause of its non-pharmacological approach. Others may find that the management of their attacks can best be controlled alongside medication.
Simple but effective treatments
By the use of spinal manipulation, known as chiropractic adjustments, your chiropractor will use either their hands or a small instrument to achieve the movement or re-alignment.An adjustment can improve both movement in the spine itself and thereby the functionality of the whole body. By following through on their assessment and examination, this realigning of the spine will reduce any pressure on the nerves which may have been causingthe migraine pain.Furthermore, improvingthe spine’s alignment will improve blood flow to the brain, which again helps to reduce the migraine attacks in frequency and should they occur, in severity.
In the experienced hands of our chiropractors, you canfind a natural alternative to lessen or even eliminate the use of medication. By looking instead at the root causes and choosing chiropractic treatments, your chiro practitioner will help you find relief for your pain and associated symptoms which have been inhibiting your usual life style.
