Chiropractor For Migraine Pain Relief in San Diego, CA
Migraine Headache Pain Relief Treatment with Your Chiropractor in San Diego
Migraine headache pain can shut its sufferers down for days with intense, throbbing, stabbing pain, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to lights, sounds and smells. Some people experience warnings of oncoming migraines around 30 minutes before the attack with an “aura”-seeing temporary stars, zigzags or blind spots. Painkillers for migraines usually only provide temporary or ineffective relief while causing other unwanted side effects.
San Diego chiropractor Dr. Herfindahl, however, can provide effective chiropractic migraine treatment that aims at the underlying causes of the headaches, thereby reducing the severity and frequency of attacks.
What Causes Migraine Headaches?
Many migraine sufferers have a subluxation (misalignment) of the top two vertebrae underneath the skull, right where the spinal cord leaves the brain into the spine. This can happen through long-term poor neck posture habits or an injury like whiplash. The subluxation pinches nerves like the trigeminal nerve and the sensitive dura mater membrane that covers the brain and the spinal cord, impacting nervous system function, blood flow and sensation all across the face, head and neck.
This extra sensitivity from nerve impingement can cause triggers like certain foods, beverages, medications, smells, lights, stress, irregular sleep patterns, exercise, altitude changes, etc., to start a migraine.
Chiropractic Care and Migraine Treatment
Chiropractic care for migraines addresses the primary trigger for migraine headaches: irritation of the spinal cord at the top level. Our chiropractor for migraines is a migraine chiropractor specialist who provides a multi-faceted approach to migraine treatment:
- Chiropractic Care – Gentle manual or instrument spinal adjusting techniques can correct the alignment of the atlas vertebra so that it stops pinching nerves. This often provides immediate migraine relief and prevents future attacks.
- Spinal Decompression – If a bulging or herniated disc injury is irritating the nerves, a series of sessions on the DRX9000 spinal decompression table can heal the disc to provide relief.
Visit Our San Diego Migraine Headache Specialist
Stop letting migraine headaches run your life! Schedule an appointment with our San Diego chiropractor and migraine headache specialist, Dr. Herfindahl at (619) 295-3885.
FAQs
Can a chiropractor help with migraine pain relief?
Yes, chiropractic care has been shown to effectively reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines by addressing spinal misalignments that contribute to nerve irritation and tension, a common trigger for migraines.
What causes migraines according to chiropractic care?
Migraines are often caused by spinal misalignments, particularly at the top of the neck, which irritate nerves like the trigeminal nerve. This can disrupt nervous system function and lead to migraine triggers.
What treatments may be used for migraine relief?
Treatments include spinal adjustments to correct alignment, spinal decompression therapy for disc issues, and lifestyle changes to avoid common migraine triggers. Chiropractic care is a holistic, drug-free approach to relief.
When should I see a chiropractor for migraines?
If you experience frequent or severe migraines, it may be time to see a chiropractor. Chiropractic care can help address the underlying causes of your migraines and provide long-term relief from the pain.
