Migraines - What are they?

Migraines are a type of a headache in which you can experience extreme throbbing head pain, typically only on one side. They can last anywhere from 4-72 hours. These kinds of headaches also come with ranging side effects such as nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, extreme tiredness, and mood changes. Migraines are one of the most common health problems that people are affected by on a daily basis. Statistics show a staggering 1 billion people worldwide suffer from migraines, and those suffering from migraines can be affected nearly 14 days out of each month. Another study shows that 4 million people will experience at least 15 headaches every month.

The Cause

The healthcare community struggles to understand the root cause of migraines. However, their anatomy and how headaches affect the whole body is well documented. A paper was recently published by a physiologist from the University of Maine, stating one thing he found familiar in all migraines, oxidative stress. Simply put, stress is the cause of most migraines. Most of us cannot avoid stress. However, there is a new way to manage migraines that is ahead of the game.

Get Help For Your Migraines

Here at Body Balance Spinal Care in Sacramento, California, we specialize in helping people suffering from migraines receive the natural relief they have been looking for. As upper cervical chiropractors, we use advanced methods and various procedures to ascertain the primary cause of migraines. When the C1 vertebra (atlas) is not in its normal position, it has an adverse effect on the arteries and veins supplying proper oxygen and nutrition to the brain. Several studies have shown that you can experience great relief from migraine pain in as little as one adjustment to the C1 vertebra. Once the misalignment is adjusted, proper circulation is restored. Therefore, the body is able to reduce the amount of stress on the brain and body.

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