As a migraine chiropractor in Sacramento, one of our challenges is convincing potential patients that lasting relief exists. Most of the patients who come to our office have tried several things to care for their pain, making them skeptical of other treatments claiming to help. We can’t blame them for it as migraines can be truly devastating and can cause anyone to miss fun activities with family and friends.
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The Distressing Realities of Migraines
As many as 39 million Americans live with migraines. Women are at higher risk for migraines, but men and children suffer just the same. Migraines may be common, but there’s a lot more to learn about the neurological condition. Since doctors have a lot of theories but few proven facts about why migraines occur, there are many cases of misdiagnosis and proper care is difficult to achieve.
Is There Lasting Relief for Migraines?
Prescription or over-the-counter medications come with various unpleasant side effects. They provide temporary relief but are proven to be less effective in stopping migraines from reoccurring. It’s a good thing that there’s a natural way to treat migraines — upper cervical chiropractic care!
Research Proves Effectiveness of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care
A study observed 101 migraine sufferers. Out of them, 87 endured a specific head or neck trauma before the onset of their migraines. They all received personalized atlas adjustments by an upper cervical chiropractic specialist. The outcome was amazing! Eighty-five patients saw their headaches disappear, while the remaining 12 had less frequent and less severe migraine attacks.
How Upper Cervical Care Relieves Migraines
Here at Body Balance Spinal Care in Sacramento, California, we recognize the delicate relationship between the top bones of the neck and migraines. If one of these bones misaligns, it can take a toll on the nervous system and can cause postural imbalances that irritate nerves. Improper blood flow to and from the brain and a nervous system malfunction can be the result. These are both reasons for migraines to develop. Through upper cervical chiropractic care, these bones can realign, restoring the normal function of the nervous system. Nearly all our patients experience similar results to the study mentioned above.