Migraine headaches may be common among millions of people worldwide, but that does not make them anymore bearable. In fact, in the US an estimated 38 million people have a migraine at some point in their life. The question is, why do they happen? Does age have something to do with it?
Migraines can affect any age, from school age to the elderly. A study that focused on aging process outcomes found that gray hairs and back pain become more common when people are their 30’s. It also found that migraines become more common around age 24. While graying hair and some creaks in the body are a natural part of the aging process, migraines are not. Research has found that stress on the body can be the cause of migraine onset.
What is the best option for migraine relief? There are many traditional treatment methods, but not many have provided the long-term relief so greatly desired by those plagued with migraines. One natural alternative is the help of an upper cervical chiropractor. We are a specialized type of chiropractor that focuses on the area of the spine most commonly associated with migraine symptoms.
Research studies have shown that when the two uppermost vertebrae in the neck are off alignment, it can be the cause of migraine symptoms. Blood and oxygen flow get interrupted due to the unnatural shift in the bones. With time, this can result in serious conditions such as migraines.
Upper cervical chiropractors are equipped to use specialized adjustment techniques that gently and precisely realign the the upper spine. When the stress gets released from the misaligned bones, the whole body benefits Through the healing process, many of our patients experience a decrease in migraine symptom severity or a complete elimination of their migraines.
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