People suffering from migraine headaches often come to see me after trying everything else. They’ve tried a host of other strategies — some of which provide temporary pain relief — but few experience a cure. As a chiropractor, I have to say it pains me to see all this unnecessary suffering.
Migraine headaches and other types of common headaches, as you would expect, can be caused by many things. Chemical imbalances, environmental factors, and blood-brain circulation issues can all play a role. But muscle tension and spinal dysfunction are the two most common sources of headaches. That’s why it’s so important to correctly diagnose why a headache is occurring in the first place. Misalignments of the spine are one of the biggest causes of tension in the neck, shoulder and back muscles, which, in turn, may cause the onset of a headache. This misalignment can come from bad posture, deterioration of the joints in the neck, impact trauma, and even improper footwear.
When muscle tension or spinal dysfunction is the source of migraine headaches, my chiropractic adjustment is usually very effective at re-aligning the spine and restoring proper spinal curves to reduce nerve interference. Pain diminishes, as do the headaches. Often I will support this therapy with home exercises to address the postural imbalances, and relaxation techniques to release the muscle tension. Other things I might recommend include ergonomic fixes to workstations, sleep aids and pillows for proper neck alignment, and nutritional changes to help diminish stress. I’ve had great success with clients who suffer from a chronic migraine headache.
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Dr. Louie is amazing! She has helped so much with my headaches and lower back pain. I used to get migraines regularly, but I haven’t had one since I started my treatments. She is thorough, personable, caring, and dedicated to her craft and patients.
Johanna Barbosa
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