Do you suffer from terrible migraines? You’re not alone. In fact, more than 36 million Americans suffer from this chronic condition, and according to the World Health Organization, one out of seven individuals suffer from migraines worldwide. The good news? There are several effective methods used to relieve pain and other symptoms related to migraines. Keep reading to learn more…

Causes of Migraines

The most common causes of migraines include neuro-vascular, nutritional, and chemical imbalances as well as musculoskeletal dysfunction in the neck and shoulders. The first step to treating migraines at our St. Petersburg, FL chiropractic care center is an initial evaluation where you will discuss the following with one of our highly trained chiropractic team members:

• Symptoms related to your migraines
• Medical history and lifestyle factors that may contribute to your chronic migraines
• An examination of your neck and spine

Based on our findings, we will create a treatment plan that may include one or more of our chiropractic care services such as upper cervical motion and soft tissue mobilization as well as lifestyle modifications.

Upper Cervical Motion

This form of therapy focuses on the area of the neck where the brain stem passes through and transmits nerve impulses to every part of the body. There are two bones in this area, and if either becomes even slightly misaligned, it can affect the nerve transmission to multiple parts of the body, thus causing a variety of health conditions – one of which is migraines.

The upper cervical motion is a gentle correction that involves a precise and controlled touch. It allows the head, neck, and spine to return to their proper positions and restores balance to the body.

Soft Tissue Therapy 

Because migraines are often caused by musculoskeletal dysfunction in the neck and shoulders, manual therapy such as soft tissue mobilization is an effective way to ease relieve migraine-related symptoms. This form of therapy uses specially designed steel instruments to detect and treat areas with underlying neuro-musculoskeletal issues.

Stress Management

Stress is a major contributor to chronic migraines, and therefore focusing on stress management is a key component to an effective treatment plan. At Burghealth Chiropractic and Wellness, we perform spinal adjustments to improve spinal function, and as a result, reduce stress. Other stress management treatments may include massage, myofascial release massage, and trigger point therapies.

Lifestyle + Diet Modifications

Migraines are often triggered by several lifestyle factors such as stress, diet, bright lights, loud noises, physical exertion, and emotional strain. Even a pillow that doesn’t properly support your body can cause a migraine! As part of your chiropractic care treatment at our St. Petersburg, FL chiropractic care center, we will incorporate lifestyle and diet modifications as part of your treatment plan. And yes, that may include finding the right pillow for you to sleep on.

Alleviate Migraine Pain at Burghealth Chiropractic & Wellness

Are you tired of dealing with chronic migraines? Our chiropractic care specialists will create a plan that meets your specific needs and alleviate the symptoms related to migraines. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call our St. Petersburg, FL chiropractic office at (727) 289-9148.