Chiropractic & Migraines
Natural Migraine Care at Healing Path Chiropractic
Waynesboro, VA
Chiropractic Care & Migraines
Have you had a headache recently? If so, you’re not alone. According to the International Headache Society, headaches plague almost 40% of the US population.
What’s more astonishing is this; the National Institutes of Health report that 15% of Americans suffer from migraines.
And many of those migraine sufferers seek out chiropractic care to help them.
In a 2017 survey from Bio Med Central, a peer-reviewed journal, 1,869 chiropractors reported that 53% of their caseloads had patients who suffered with migraine headaches!
The good news is Dr. Tyler of Healing Path Chiropractic in Waynesboro can offer natural relief for this debilitating condition.
Here’s the difference between conventional migraine treatment and chiropractic treatment.
Migraine Pain &
Conventional Treatment
Moderate to severe pain, sensitivity to light, sounds, and smells, as well as nausea and vomiting are symptoms of a migraine headache.
Medications do manage these symptoms, but some people do not like the side effects. Or they simply don’t want to take medication.
What’s more, these treatments don’t really address the underlying problem. Your Waynesboro chiropractor, Dr. Tyler Randolph, can get to the underlying cause and treat headache symptoms.
Surprisingly, migraine pain does not start in your head!
Cause of Migraines & How Chiropractic Can Help
It seems counterintuitive, but migraines begin elsewhere in the body. Mostly from deeply rooted tight muscles in various parts of the body.
- Knotted muscles in the shoulders--Especially in the upper trapezius, (upper shoulders and neck) can cause constant migraines.
- Trigger points on the body--Migraines cause pain in other areas of your body called trigger points.
- Neck and Shoulder Misalignment—Misaligned neck and shoulders can lead to inflammation and injury, and migraines are triggered by neck inflammation.
Does Chiropractic Work For All Types Of Migraines?
According to PubMed, the highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health, chiropractic treatment, and multidisciplinary interventions are recommended for those experiencing episodic or chronic migraines,including cervicogenic headaches (unilateral pain that starts in the neck).
How Chiropractic
Treats Migraines
Here at Healing Path Chiropractic in Waynesboro, Dr. Tyler aims to reduce your pain and maximize the health of your musculoskeletal system, including the spine.
As a highly skilled chiropractor, he adjusts not only the spine but other joints in the body. Trigger points such as your back, neck, and head are targeted to help the head or neck relax the muscles for stress relief, improving blood flow, and spinal function.
Dr. Tyler has 5 adjustment techniques he uses to treat migraines. Learn more about them on the Chiropractic Adjustment page.
A Multi-Disciplinary Approach To
Migraine Treatment
Dr. Tyler may also recommend lifestyle changes that can help prevent the onset of migraines.
Teeth Clenching—This stresses the jaw joint and triggers headaches.
Dehydration—Drinking plenty of water each day helps you to avoid dehydration and headaches.
Myofascial Release—Myofascial release massage works the membranes that connect and support muscles.
Adding
B Complex—Studies suggest that B6, B9, and B12 can reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.
Your Waynesboro VA Chiropractor Treats Other Headaches, Too
While migraines make up the large bulk of chiropractic headache treatment, Dr. Tyler is also skilled in treating tension headaches, cluster headaches, and cervicogenic headaches.
Tension headaches are classified as primary headaches, meaning they aren’t a symptom of a deeper medical condition.
Cervicogenic headaches are considered secondary headaches because there is a problem in the cervical spine. Dr. Tyler can determine the cause and provide appropriate treatment.
Don't Lose Precious Time From
The Pain of Migraines
Migraines and other headaches cause thousands of lost work and play hours each year. Don’t lose time away from your loved ones, hobbies, and work because of debilitating migraine pain.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Tyler today. It’s time to get your life back!
Contact info
(540) 943-3638
Healing Path Chiropractic
520 Lew Dewitt Blvd Suite 402
Waynesboro, VA, 22980
Latitude: 38.073910
Longitude: -78.934242
GPS Coordinates:
38° 4' 26.076'' N
78° 56' 3.2712'' W