The exact reason that migraines occur remains a mystery among the medical community. However, a connection is being established recently between migraines and such things as:
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While it has been the trend in the past for people to reach for a bottle of pills to treat their migraines, more recently it seems that migraine sufferers are looking for natural answers. One reason is that medicines prescribed for migraines are often just medicines designed to treat other neurological conditions. These can include:
While these may bring about some degree of relief, they also come with a host of unwanted side effects. The fact is that these drugs only cover symptoms, rather than addressing the root cause. Some people try to make significant lifestyle changes, such as changing their diet, practicing relaxation techniques, or acupuncture. Once again, unless the underlying cause is addressed, migraines will continue to occur.
Upper cervical chiropractors are seeing success in helping their patients with migraines by addressing a misalignment that may lie in the upper neck vertebrae. If one of the top two bones of the neck is out of place, this can put pressure on the brainstem causing the brain and body to no longer communicate appropriately. An upper cervical chiropractor will closely examine a patient’s necks and, if a misalignment is present, use a gentle method to correct it. This is often all that is needed to see relief from migraines.
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