Migraines are known for negatively impacting one’s life and social engagements. Even family life can be difficult for those with head pain. A study involving 574 people with migraines revealed the following statistics: 50% felt they were more likely to argue with family members 85% felt they were unable to complete chores and activities with [...]
It may be surprising to realize how many people throughout the world have some type of headache condition – as much as 46% of people! Headaches and migraines can be persistent and downright annoying. To date, the exact reason for migraines and headaches remains unknown. This makes alleviating migraines nearly impossible in most cases. Many [...]
It is unclear to those in the medical community and researchers exactly why migraines occur. However, a connection has been seen between migraines and a misalignment in the upper bones of the neck – the C1 and C2 vertebrae. A misalignment here creates a problem with the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and blood flow to [...]
The term vertigo is often used when a person is referring to feeling dizzy. However, there is much more to it than that. When the cause is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, it is known for the following symptoms: A feeling that the person or his environment is spinning Nausea and vomiting Feeling lightheaded Feeling unbalanced [...]
Most people have heard of Meniere’s disease, but because it is so rare, few understand what it really is. What causes this mysterious condition? Is there any way to care for it that works effectively? Meniere’s disease is defined as a disorder of the vestibular system accompanied by such symptoms as: Tinnitus – ringing in [...]
Migraines affect one out of every eight people. Most often, sufferers want to know how to find relief. It is important that one gets educated about how to best cope with migraines and the options that are available so that he can make an informed decision. Day to day living and work performance are impaired [...]
Migraine headaches are experienced worldwide by millions of people. In the USA alone, it is estimated that 38 million individuals have had a head pain at some point in life. Why do these migraines occur, and is there a correlation between aging and the onset of head pain? From children to the aged, migraines can [...]
It may not be surprising that a chiropractor can help one to cope with migraines; however, what may seem odd is that chiropractors can help with hypertension (high blood pressure). It has been confirmed that a specific form of chiropractic care, called upper cervical chiropractic, can indeed help lower blood pressure along with relieving migraines. [...]
For those who suffer from chronic migraines, the problems can involve more than just the physical symptoms that have to be dealt with. They often manifest at inopportune times. They take away from work, time spent with loved ones, and other important activities. When a migraine presents itself, all other things are put on hold. [...]
Headaches can often be traced back to something in a patient’s history. That’s why a common factor in a patient history taken by upper cervical chiropractors is whether a person has ever endured a head or neck injury. Car accidents, sports injuries, and slip and fall injuries are common causes of an upper cervical misalignment. [...]
Headaches are hard to cope with, especially if they occur more than just once in a while. Many people have chronic headaches that occur daily or a few times a week. It may be surprising to learn that the term headache is used to describe a number of different types of head pain. What headache [...]
Migraines are debilitating and cause the sufferer much anguish. More frustrating than an isolated migraine is having them on a daily basis. How depressing to know that when a person awakens he may have a migraine to cope with. The only thing that those suffering from these and other migraines want is to find an [...]
