Migraine headaches affect approximately 12% of the population globally each year. Severity ranges from mild to severe; and frequency ranges from occasionally to chronic. Common treatments include medication, rest, avoiding bright lights, and ice packs. In most cases time is the best remedy, as once the migraine starts it has to resolve on its own.
One treatment that is often overlooked is Chiropractic adjustments. Most, but not all migraines start with some kind of trigger, which can be physical, chemical, or stress related. In 25 years of practice often times what I have seen is physical restriction of the joints/muscles in the neck region is a common cause of triggering migraines. Reducing chronic restriction and tension of the neck joints and muscles is key to preventing migraines or lessening their severity.
I have never promised a patient that chiropractic adjustments will cure their migraine headaches, but often care at our office helps reduce their frequency and duration; and also reduces the need for medication to control these headaches.
If you suffer from migraines, Chiropractic is a safe and drug free approach to help ease the burden of this ailment that may work where other methods fail. I have included a link to research that supports the use of Chiropractic care for migraines.