Migraines are one of the most common neurological conditions in the world, affecting over 1 billion people. A migraine episode is not just a bad headache that goes away with a couple of aspirin. Migraines are a combination of a severe headache and other disabling symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, and extreme sensitivity to light, sound, and smells.
Identifying Migraine Triggers
There are many things that can set off a migraine attack. For some people, it’s certain foods. For others, it can be changes in the weather. Environmental triggers can be difficult to manage since they are beyond our control. Specific weather triggers can be:
- Temperature changes
- Changes in humidity
- Stormy weather
- Extremely dry or dusty environments
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Alleviating Migraines Naturally
Rather than chase down symptoms, upper cervical chiropractors have seen great success addressing the root cause. Our focus at Kessinger Specific Chiropractic is a misalignment of the uppermost vertebrae in the neck as they relate to the normal function of the brainstem and central nervous system. The atlas vertebra sits at the very top of the neck, just underneath the base of the skull. When the atlas misaligns, it can have a negative impact on how the nervous system functions, on normal blood flow, and on the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Any of these factors can contribute to ongoing migraines.
Upper cervical chiropractic is able to address these atlas misalignments using very specific corrections that don’t require any twisting or popping of the neck. In fact, each adjustment that we give is customized for each of our patient’s needs based on a thorough examination. Once we are able to realign the upper cervical spine, the body is able to heal naturally from migraines in many cases because normal brain-body communication has been restored.
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