Migraine Headaches Chiropractor in Cornelius, NC

Are you suffering with Migraine Headaches?

We Are Dedicated To Helping People In The Lake Norman Area and Cornelius Find Relief Migraine Relief With Chiropractic Care

When the brainstem, located near the top of the neck malfunctions, it increases the swelling of blood vessels surrounding the brain, setting up a chain reaction that results in a migraine headache. A misalignment in the upper cervical spine (neck) can affect the function of the brainstem. This, in turn, can cause migraine headaches. This is why our expert chiropractors in Cornelius treat migraine and light sensitivity with upper cervical adjustments to get to the root of the issue.

Are Pills Worth the Side Effects?

If you are currently living with migraine headaches, you know the classic symptoms of pain, sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting.

Some migraine sufferers also experience visual disturbances, numbness, tingling, clumsiness, or have difficulty communicating. Typical medical treatments include both over-the-counter and prescription drugs. However, if you’ve seen the drug ads on TV or read the Physician’s Desk Reference, you know that all of the common migraine drugs are potentially dangerous and can cause serious side effects.

Migraines can be triggered by a number of factors including stress, excessive light or sound, fatigue, hunger, diet, hormonal changes, weather changes, caffeine, cigarette smoke, head trauma, neck movements, and even the use of a low pillow. However, it is important to understand that these “trigger factors” do not cause migraine headaches.

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Treating the Cause Instead of the Symptom

Dr. Seymour Diamond, Executive Director of the National Headache Foundation, has announced that new imaging techniques now allow scientists to identify what they believe to be a cause of migraines: a malfunctioning brainstem. When the brainstem, located near the top of the neck malfunctions, it increases the swelling of blood vessels surrounding the brain, setting up a chain reaction that results in a migraine headache.

If you are suffering from symptoms of migraine, our Cornelius chiropractor office may be able to help you find relief with Upper Cervical care!