If you are battling constant headaches and migraines, you might feel frustrated because of over-reliance on pain-relieving medications. Worse yet, these medications worsen your migraines. You might feel like you have reached the end of the rope, but chiropractic care can reduce the frequency and intensity of your headaches and migraines. At ANEW Medical and Rehabilitation, we have been providing our patients with chiropractic care for relief from headaches and migraines for many years.

What is a Migraine?

Many people confuse migraines with headaches. The reality is that a migraine is more than a headache, and telling the difference is crucial in devising an effective treatment. Migraines are accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Some people experience migraines with an aura, where patients see flashing lights or blind spots.

What is Triggering your Migraines?

Unlike headaches, the exact cause of migraines isn’t known. However, certain triggers increase the chances of migraines. For instance, certain smells and sounds may trigger a migraine. Also, specific foods, hormonal changes, physical exertion, and stress can trigger a migraine attack.

Chiropractic Care for Migraines 

Migraines are related to your nervous system. Chiropractors understand this, and that’s why they focus on your spine to treat headaches and migraines. Spinal adjustment lifts pressure off the nervous system, enabling better coordination, including pain management.

Other techniques like trigger point therapy and myofascial release massage can also ease the tension that triggers migraines. Lifestyle counseling and nutritional advice can also be included in your treatment plan. Again, addressing your neck is crucial since most headaches emanate from the neck. As such, our doctor manipulates your neck with a gentle instrument that doesn’t involve any twisting of the spine. This helps to remove any restrictions causing pain that radiates to the head.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Chiropractor for Headache and Migraine Relief

Are migraines taking a toll on your health? The chiropractic professionals at ANEW Medical and Rehabilitation are ready to assist you. Call us at (815) 207-7463 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor.