6405 NE 116th Ave. Suite 106 
Vancouver, WA 98662

Migraine, Migraines, Headache, Headaches, Head Pain, Migraine Headaches, Migraine Relief, Headache Relief, Tension Headache, Tension Headaches, Migraine Headaches, Migraine Headaches ReliefMigraines sap a person’s energy and may cause him to miss out on hours, days, or even weeks of life. The most common recommendation for migraines it to take pain medication. Over-the-counter drugs or prescriptions, such as nerve-blocking medication or triptans, may be suggested. These drugs work to stop the pain signals going to the brain and provide the sufferer with a break from the pain.

A new type of migraine therapy is called daith piercing and involves piercing a part of the ear believed by acupuncturists to be a pressure point that helps migraines. Evidence exists that this may be beneficial for some sufferers. However, many people are trending toward wanting natural, non-invasive care that does not leave unwanted side effects in its wake. Where can this type of care be found?
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Migraines Helped by Proper Spinal Alignment

A misalignment in the neck can have detrimental effects on the body. To understand why, consider how the spine functions. The spine has an important job of protecting the spinal cord. The spinal cord, in turn, carries signals to and from the brain and body. A misalignment in the atlas – the top vertebra of the neck – can put the brainstem under stress, causing improper signals to be sent to and from the brain. This can lead to a variety of health problems, one of which is migraines.

Upper cervical chiropractors use and modern imaging technology to help find where these misalignments lie. They can be as small as a ¼ of a millimeter and still have a huge impact on overall health. Once the misalignment is precisely measured, we use a gentle method that does not require us to twist or crack the spine to get results. After the bones are back in place, the brainstem can begin to function properly, and migraines may decrease in intensity and frequency. In some cases, they go away completely.

A 35-year-old female was suffering from tension headaches and migraines and was given 3 months of specific upper cervical chiropractic care. She reported her nausea, vomiting, and pain were gone following care.

 

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If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.

Headaches, Migraines, Headache Relief, Headache Treatment, Vancouver Chiropractor, NUCCAIt can be bad enough for a person who suffers from migraines that are triggered by stress. Migraines that are triggered by a post-stress reduction in cortisol can be even more frustrating. After all, who wants to finally get through a stressful situation only to immediately get hit with a migraine? Why do “let-down” migraines occur? Can you find treatment outside of a pill bottle?

 

What Are Let-Down Migraines?

A study was performed that involved having migraine patients keep an electronic diary of what led up to attacks. The results were surprising. The study revealed that the risk of a migraine increased nearly 500% during the first 6 hours after a stressful situation resolved.

During times of stress, the body produces a hormone called cortisol. This hormone is an internal pain reliever. When stress levels normalize, the body stops producing excessive amounts of cortisol. Researchers believe this sudden hormone change to be the migraine trigger.

 

Reducing Migraines Naturally

Let-down migraines after being under a great deal of stress can be reduced by trying to limit stress as much as possible. This can be done through a proper sleep schedule, regular exercise, relaxing hobbies, and good time-management. You also want to be sure that your central nervous system is operating optimally. That means having a properly aligned upper cervical spine.

At Balanced Living Chiropractic in Vancouver, Washington, we find that many of our patients see positive results in migraine management. One outstanding example can be read on our Success Stories page. Courtney suffered from migraines for over 15 years before finding our practice. By her third visit, she noticed dramatic results and ultimately no longer needed her migraine medication.

If migraines are holding you back from enjoying life to full, call to set up an appointment and find out what upper cervical chiropractic can do to help you get your life back.

 

To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Joe Perin, call our Vancouver office at 360-597-4784. You can also click the button below.

Schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Joe Perin

If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.

We utilize a very precise system of analysis, based on physics and math, to calculate the precise pathway and corrective force necessary to bring your body back into alignment.

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6405 NE 116th Ave. Suite 106 
Vancouver, WA 98662
360-597-4784
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