Could I be getting migraines? Migraines and Chiropractic.
Migraine is a common and debilitating condition, affecting ability to function in those that have them.
Approximately 12% of Australians aged 15 years and over experience migraines, with females more commonly affected than men.
What does a migraine feel like?
Migraines can be quite debilitating with symptoms such as:
- headaches on one side of the head.
- pulsating quality
- moderate or severe intensity
- being aggravated by routine physical activity.
- nausea, vomiting, or both
- photophobia (light sensitivity)
Some people will experience an “aura” – these symptoms includes:
- visual disturbances
- sensation changes
Migraines and Chiropractic
Over 75% of migraine patients report associated neck pain when they have a migraine.
Other musculoskeletal complaints such as neck stiffness, muscle tension, or problems with jaw function as also common.
Theories of migraine pathophysiology suggest migraine-associated neck pain can be caused by triggering the trigeminocervical neural complex.
Also, neck pain itself may cause the the onset of migraine.
The study of migraines and Chiropractic is ongoing, and we will update you on effectiveness studies in further blogs
References:
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