Migraines and headaches are on the rise. Approximately, 46% of all adults have a headache disorder. Migraines are now being seen more and more among the younger population.

Up to 10% of children are suffering from some sort of an ongoing headache or migraine condition. An estimated 60% have an occasional headache. It can be difficult to diagnose and treat headaches in children. Often they are undiagnosed or improperly diagnosed. Parents may be leery of giving their children strong prescription drugs with harmful side effects but may feel that they are left with few options to relieve the child’s pain. They may wonder if there is any natural, non-invasive procedure that may help alleviate migraine pain for children.

How Upper Cervical Chiropractic Helps Children with Migraines

Often the source of headaches and migraines is a misalignment in the upper cervical spine, particularly the C1 and C2 vertebrae. This can be due to minor falls, rough-housing, injuries while playing sports, or being hit in the head with a ball or other object. If the upper neck vertebrae become misaligned, the end result may be a migraine.

I use a gentle procedure that does not include popping and twisting of the spine. No cracking is involved. Rather it is a scientific method that allows the child’s body to begin to heal through natural means. Blood flow and oxygen flow to the brain can be restored, and the nervous system can begin to function as intended. All of these things that are affected by a misalignment can return to normal again, potentially relieving the child of the pain and disability of migraines.

Studies have been performed that show children respond well to this kind of adjustment to the neck. Behavioral problems have also improved when the spine becomes healthy again. Interestingly, 20% of adults have reported that their headaches began before age 10. Therefore, caring for a child’s headache condition while young may lead to a happier, healthier adult down the road.

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Dr. Donald Erwin of Body Balance Spinal Care in Sacramento, California is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA).Over the past 21 years, Dr. Erwin has helped many people find natural relief in Sacramento, California. His upper cervical clinic also serves the communities of Elk Grove, Roseville, Yuba City, Davis and Placerville. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, sciatica, digestive disorders and auto injuries. More information can be found on his website at https://www.donerwindc.com/