Migraines are a neurological condition characterized by intense throbbing head pain. It is the 3rd most prevalent and 6th most disabling illness in the world. The pain commonly starts in the forehead, the side of the head, or around the eyes and slowly worsens. Being exposed to loud noises or bright lights, or even making [...]
Migraines seem to be getting very commonplace. As many as 39 million Americans and 1 billion people worldwide experience this debilitating condition. Migraines are known for extreme throbbing and pounding head pain accompanied by other symptoms: Nausea and vomiting Sensitivity to light, sound, and certain smells Vertigo or dizziness Usually, one side of the head [...]
Hearing the word migraines is sometimes enough to cause one to tremble. If you have ever had this disabling condition, you are not alone. Migraines are the 3rd most prevalent illness worldwide, affecting as many as 1 billion people. Here in the United States, 39 men, women, and children suffer from migraines. Women are 3 [...]
Migraines are known for negatively impacting one’s life and social engagements. Even family life can be difficult for those with migraines. 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 the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 headaches. What headache types [...]
