Beloit Chiropractor Explains How To Get Relief From Migraines

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Beloit Chiropractor Explains How To Get Relief From Migraines

Dr. Seth Pelock • Jan 21, 2019

Migraines

Woman Having Migraine — Beloit, WI — Pelock Chiropractic

If you or anyone you know ever experienced a migraine in Beloit, WI, as else where, then you know real pain and discomfort. Migraines traditionally are treated with medication. These medications help to numb or dull the pain but rarely fix the underlying cause. Migraines usually present as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. This pain is most likely located in the temple of behind the eye. Women are more likely to suffer from migraines than men. Each individuals experience with migraines differs but on average episodes occur as frequently as 1 to 3 times per month.

Migraine Symptoms

Though every person that experiences migraines is unique, there are some common symptoms:

Sweating
Nausea and vomiting
Cold hands and/or feet
Sensitivity to sounds and light
Ears ringing
Blurred vision
Lightheadedness

What Causes Migraines

There is usually a trigger that sets off a domino effect in your brain. Blood vessels become dilated on one side of the brain and fill with blood. These expanded blood vessels cause the nerves that wrap around them to over-stretch and release inflammatory chemicals. The end result is a migraine.

Sufferers of migraines eventually realize some common triggers that are associated with their headaches:

Caffeine withdrawal
Headache medication containing caffeine
Alcohol, especially red wine
Grape juice
Hunger
Weather changes
Menstruation or Menopause
Emotional stress
Sleep deprivation
Physical stress (excessive exercise or heat)
Loud sounds or bright lights
Food additives (ex. MSG or nitrates)
Foods containing tyramine

Risks of Treating Migraines with Medications

Many people suffering from migraine headaches turn to medications for relief when the pain becomes severe. Even though this is common there are still significant risks with over-the-counter and prescription medications.

Acetaminophen – Tylenols active ingredient for pain is the number one cause of acute liver failure in the United States
Sumatriptan – used to treat migraine symptoms. Side effects may include various cardiac events, including a heard attack
NSAIDS – non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and have been linked to an increase risk for pancreatic cancer and breast cancer. Possible side effects of these Cox-2 inhibitors are heart attacks and kidney failure.

Chiropractic Treatment

Many people suffer headache pain on a daily basis. According to the research there is a direct connection between dysfunction of the spine and not only migraines but other types of headaches as well. The underlying cause of migraines is commonly impingement of the cervical spine nerves. This is the reason chiropractic adjustment work to treat migraine headaches. One study shows that 22% of the participants recorded a 90% decrease in migraine episodes and 50% recorded a reduction of the episodes severity.

At Pelock Chiropractic in Beloit, WI we will find the cause and help you get your life back. Call 608-290-2366 to schedule an appointment today.

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