At Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute we don’t
just help treat patients with their back problems, we also educate on how proper
back care can benefit many aspects of an individual’s life. One of the most
common conditions people suffer from daily are migraines.
The traditional way
of migraine treatment has been medications. However many people who suffer
migraines find that conventional medicine and prescription drugs offer little
relief from their condition, and many are turning to alternatives methods of
treatment in order to manage and cure the pain. One such alternative is Orthopedic/chiropractic
treatment.
Migraines usually begin in
childhood or adolescence; Common symptoms include:
- Moderate to
severe pain on one side of the head
- Pulsating or
throbbing head pains
- Pain that
worsens with physical activity
- Pain that
interferes with regular activities
- Sensibility to
light and sound
Back treatment
focuses on aiding numerous health issues through massage, spinal manipulation
and adjustment of the body’s soft tissues and joints, primarily in the back. Experts
believe that some migraines originate in the spine. Often a misalignment of the
vertebrae, or subluxation, can irritate the nerves that travel through the
spine to the brain. This type of misalignment makes a person more prone to
chemical imbalances in the brain. Restoring the vertebrae relieves the pressure
against inflamed nerves and can in turn relieve the pain and make migraines
disappear.
Studies have shown that spinal manipulation therapy may help
treat migraine headaches and pains. 22% of people with migraines who have
received back treatment or surgery reported a 90% reduction of occurrences. Also,
49% reported an important reduction of the pain intensity in their migraines.
What
Orthopedic back treatment does is relieve some of the nerve irritation and, as
a result, the blood vessels are less reactive to triggers. For migraines caused by subluxation, experts
recommend gently stretching the neck, rolling and sudden movements should be
avoided. To prevent subluxations, pay attention to your posture. If you sit for
long periods in front of a computer, move your body around frequently and
stretch.
If
you or someone you know experiences any or all of the migraine symptoms
described or you are interested in learning how back care may treat migraine
headaches, contact our expert Florida orthopedic at Sea Spine
Orthopedic Institute today (http://www.seaspineortho.com/) or call 866-816-ORTHO
to make an appointment.
