Migraines Treatment at Divine Spine

Migraines may be common – but they shouldn’t be considered normal, especially if you lead an active, healthy lifestyle.

Migraines can range from annoying and infrequent to chronic and debilitating. If you are reading this article, you likely are one of the millions of people worldwide looking for answers. Migraines are the second leading cause of disability, according to a 2019 Global Burden of Disease study.

While some people treat headaches as if they are unavoidable, there are some things that you should understand as you search for relief.

First, not all headaches are the same; external and internal factors can trigger different headaches or migraines.

There are many types, so we’ll cover a few in this article. You must seek medical help to rule out further issues if headaches persist.

Tension Headaches: This can often be traced back to mental and emotional stress, causing tense postures and tight muscles. It may feel like pain stems from the neck or face and often on both sides of the head.

Migraine Headaches: These are characterized by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. You may experience an aura warning you of the impending headache. Intense pain may be one-sided at the temples and may be accompanied by visual disturbances, motor and balance dysfunction, and even vomiting. Migraines may be triggered by alcohol or inflammatory foods, bright lights or strong smells, hormone changes, or there may not be a discernable trigger.

Sinus Headache: This can be triggered by seasonal allergies or sinus infection, causing pressure in the sinus, behind the eyes and forehead.

Even if you don’t identify exactly which type of headache you are experiencing, you can look deeper at what is setting it off. You can either avoid this trigger or increase your body’s adaptability (or both!)

There is rising concern over the number of cases of “tech neck,” where the neck loses its curve or develops a reverse curve. This is also called “forward head carriage,” where the head is far forward from the shoulders (like a turtle).

This posture causes muscle tension, misalignments, and degeneration in the vertebrae of the neck and can compress and irritate the nerves. Over time, this can cause microtrauma even in teenagers and contribute to headaches. Chiropractic can be beneficial in identifying and correcting the root cause of this posture.

Emotional and mental stress can also be trigger. Have you ever been in an argument and felt a headache begin? Breathwork and other mindfulness techniques can help you switch into a parasympathetic state. This “rest and digest” nervous system response slows the heart rate, changing the blood chemistry and inducing calm. Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to help the body move into this state.

If you keep a headache journal, you may notice chemical stress is a factor in your headaches.

Some find that gluten, alcohol, and sugary or salty foods affect them. Pollen, cigarette smoke, and other air pollutants can be triggers as well. Ideally, your nervous system would adapt to these, and they wouldn’t be a problem.

You may not be able to avoid all of these daily, but that doesn’t mean there’s no hope. Have you ever wondered why you get an instant headache in the overscented candle aisle of a store but the person beside you doesn’t?

The nervous system manages and coordinates and should be able to adapt to whatever internal or external stressors. So what gets in the way?

The spine protects a significant component of the nervous system, the spinal cord! Sometimes trauma, posture, and a stressful lifestyle shift the alignment of the vertebrae. We call this a subluxation when it causes or contributes to nerve compression and irritation, reducing nerve flow.

Simply put, it’s hard for the nervous system to adapt to stressors when subluxations reduce, block, or interfere with its signals. Headaches are just one of many possible symptoms of this.

However, this is precisely where Divine Spine can help. Many of our patients have found that our gentle precision of computerized adjustments has reduced the number and frequency of headaches! Our technology and highly skilled team target specific areas of misalignment, allowing us to provide consistent, precise adjustments for chronic headache sufferers.

Along with lifestyle modifications, clearing the nervous system is a natural option to relieve pain and improve function and performance.

Here’s what one of our patients, Selina H, said:
“My headaches are not controlling my life! My life has changed for the better, thanks to Divine Spine. My overall mood has improved due to sleeping better, my headaches are not controlling my life. I now can say “Yes” to friends when they ask me to go out!”

Reach out to our team with any questions. We’d love to help you along your journey to true relief from headaches and migraines.

Gentle, Computerized Adjustments for Precision

Our advanced computerized adjustments precisely target misalignments in the cervical spine, which are often linked to headaches and migraines. This gentle, non-invasive approach corrects these issues, reducing the frequency and severity of headaches without the need for manual adjustments.

Reduce Inflammation and Improve Mobility

Misalignments in the spine can lead to muscle tension, nerve pressure, and inflammation, all of which contribute to headaches and migraines. Our method focuses on restoring proper spinal alignment, reducing tension and inflammation, and promoting better nerve function, helping to ease headache symptoms and prevent future occurrences.

Non-Invasive and Natural Pain Relief

Our technique provides a holistic, drug-free way to address the root causes of headaches and migraines. By enhancing spinal alignment and nervous system function, we help reduce pain naturally. This approach not only provides relief but also supports long-term headache prevention.

Custom-Tailored for Chronic and Acute Conditions

Whether you suffer from tension headaches, migraines, or both, we design a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific condition. By using our computerized method, we ensure your treatment is customized for optimal relief and prevention of future headaches.