Can My Chiropractor Help with Migraines?

Nobody wants to slow down during the holidays, and nothing can stop you in your tracks quicker than a

nasty migraine. No matter what brings these headaches to the surface for you, having a properly aligned

spine can help deal with some of the issues and symptoms that come along with it. Depending on how

severe your migraines get, your chiropractor can help with a number of options to help offer some

relief.

Misalignments in your spine, particularly in your neck or upper back, may be contributing to the severity

of headaches, including migraines. Chiropractic adjustments can help address these misalignments,

improving overall spinal function and boosting your overall well-being. There are a number of potential

ways that a chiropractor can help with migraines.

How Alignment Can Help

One of the main things chiropractors aim to correct misalignments in the spine. These misalignments

can cause undue tension in the body while impacting the nervous system. This impact can potentially

contribute to migraines, or their severity. Keeping your spine properly aligned can assist in these cases in

a few ways. Not only does it promote proper communication throughout your nervous system, but it

can also have an effect on other things.

Chiropractic adjustments can also improve your blood flow, which can also help alleviate some of the

symptoms of migraines. Because this type of care also addresses muscle tightness and tension,

especially in the neck and back, it’s a good way to provide relief for those wound tight by migraines.

Most importantly, adjustments can influence the nervous system, which plays a major role in migraine

development. By optimizing the function of this system, it can potentially lead to experiencing migraines

less often.

More Than Just Spinal Adjustments

Chiropractors can do more than keep your spine aligned properly. Depending on the severity of these

headaches, they might also suggest things like soft-tissue therapy or other lifestyle changes. Soft-tissue

therapy may include things like massage or other manual resistance techniques that can help address

issues with the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues of the body. These can

potentially help in reducing the frequency of migraines.

Lifestyle changes might also assist in reducing the impact of migraines. Migraines can be caused by

specific triggers, and understanding what will bring these on can reduce their frequency and impact. If

your symptoms worsen every time you eat particular foods or drink alcohol, for example, your

chiropractor might recommend a change in dietary habits or the reduction or elimination of those things

from your diet. There can be many other triggers, and if you’re aware of them, don’t be afraid to bring

them up to your chiropractor.

The severity of migraines is no laughing matter, as these types of headaches can make it nearly

impossible to get through your daily life. By getting a handle on some of the triggers, as well as doing

some preventative care by keeping your nervous system clicking with proper spinal alignment, you can

take charge of the migraines before they take you down. For more information, reach out to Dr. Morgan

Sheridan at Foundation Chiropractic today.