No More Migraines with the Ultimate Natural Care

By Upper Cervical Chiropractic of Monmouth | June 30, 2019

Migraines are one of the most common debilitating neurological disorders in the world. If you suffer from the condition, you know how much it interferes with your social and professional life. It can affect your relationships with friends and family, and it can affect your performance at work.

Women are more likely to suffer from migraines than men. Although migraines may start at any age, those who are between the ages of 15 and 55 are more prone to getting them. Different medications are available for migraineurs, but many report unsatisfactory results. One of that are unwanted side effects from taking medications. But there is hope beyond medication as new studies prove the success of an alternative, natural method in managing migraines. A professional Monmouth upper cervical chiropractor in NJ can bring you this natural, proven-effective alternative.

Let’s first take a look at some possible ways to manage migraines. At the end, we will discuss a natural option that will finally bring you comfort.

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Ways to Manage Migraines

1. Rest after stress.

It is not surprising that a migraine or a headache can develop during a stressful situation, but did you know that coming out of a stressful event can also start a migraine? A fascinating study conducted at Yeshiva University in New York discovered that a decrease in cortisol and other stress hormone levels might cause headaches. Therefore, it is best to make sure that you are also ready to address post-stress head pain.

Get plenty of sleep, eat nutritious food, and do some light physical exercise. Doctors also advise learning several relaxation techniques. These help with the functioning of the nervous system and in coping with stressful situations. You can also apply cognitive behavioral therapy, guided visual imagery, or just focusing on breathing and relaxing.

2. Share about your pain.

There was a study spearheaded by researchers at the University of Michigan that analyzed 21,741 tweets regarding migraines. Out of the samples, 65% of the tweets expressed and shared their pain as they were experiencing it. It turns out that simply expressing your feelings and pain regarding your migraines can help in relieving the symptoms. This is because cognitive and emotional areas of the brain also have some control over the activity related to the physical areas of the brain. By relieving your cognitive and emotional struggles regarding your migraine episode, it also helps in reducing the physical aspect of it.

3. Modify your lifestyle.

According to a study in Boston at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, around 12 million Americans go through unnecessary testing that yields no significant results whenever they come to doctors for their migraines. The author of the study, John N. Mafi, stated that the first thing to do for patients suffering from migraines is to educate them on changing their lifestyle choices. This should come first and foremost before doing any testing such as MRI and CT Scans. Patients should be advised to change their diet, such as eating more fruits and vegetables, as well as exercising regularly. Another recommended thing to do is to keep a migraine diary and note situations that happen before the migraine, such as food eaten, weather conditions, and other stressors. This will help in identifying triggers and avoiding them.

4. Biofeedback

This is a method of collecting baseline data about your body, including skin temperature, brain waves, and muscle tension and detecting changes that happen during a migraine attack. Electrodes, small metal sensors put on your skin, gather the information. This helps in recognizing the changes in the body, which gives you more control as a migraine happens or even before it hits.

5. Acupuncture

This is an ancient Chinese healing technique that is supposed to correct energy imbalances and give boosts in fighting illnesses by placing very fine needles on several parts of the body. Research has shown that acupuncture may help in releasing pain-blocking chemicals from our brain, such as endorphins. It also releases other chemicals and hormones that positively affect your body.

6. Herbs

Butterbur and feverfew are just some of the various herbs that are good for migraines, with feverfew being the most common herbal remedy for migraine relief. Although some studies say there are benefits in taking them, more pieces of evidence are still needed to prove their effectiveness. Before taking any herbal supplement, make sure to consult your doctor to ensure the safety of the product, especially if you’re taking other medications.

Relief from Migraines through Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care

A study involved 101 migraine patients who all had misalignments in the bones of their upper neck. They all received unique, personalized adjustments from an upper cervical chiropractor. The outcome showed the effectiveness of natural remedies such as upper cervical chiropractic care in resolving conditions such as migraines. Every participant saw a notable improvement in their migraines, with some even reporting a complete resolution of their symptoms.

Here at Upper Cervical of Monmouth, we use a similar technique to the one used in the study mentioned above. As part of the Monmouth, NJ upper cervical chiropractic care we provide, we apply a gentle and precise method to encourage the bones of the upper neck to realign naturally. This natural way is also more effective and gives a long-lasting solution for migraines. Many of our patients share positive feedback similar to those in the study after just a couple of adjustments. If you are looking for a professional migraine chiropractor in NJ, please go ahead and call us. We are more than happy to help you regain a better, pain-free quality of life.

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