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Migraines are a common complaint in today’s world. In fact, one out of every eight people suffers from headaches. Not only do they cause you physical pain and discomfort but they also interfere with your relationships, social interactions, and quality of life. Even your work may suffer while you are coping with migraines.
If you are enduring a migraine, the only thing you really can think about is how to make it stop. Some common ways to care for them include over-the-counter medications or prescription pain killers. While these may help on a temporary basis, it is important to be aware that, in the long run, they may become part of the problem.
Medication overuse or rebound headaches result when you have to take pain medication 3 or more times a week. These headaches can actually be worse than migraines. Sadly, the only way to get relief is to stop taking medication altogether, which leads to more severe headaches until your body adjusts.
Many people with migraines are looking for a way to find relief that is safe and effective but will not cause more pain. Here at Crowder Specific Chiropractic, we offer our patients an alternative solution to migraines. It has been seen that migraines can be caused by a misaligned bone in the upper cervical spine. The C1 and C2 vertebrae were designed to protect the brainstem. However, if they move out of place due to a trip and fall, sporting accident, car accident, or similar trauma, they can actually place undue pressure on the brainstem. This hinders blood flow to and from the brain. Communication is also disrupted between the brain and body.
We use a gentle method instead of cracking the neck or spine. This technique allows the bones to move back in place more on their own, resulting in a longer-lasting adjustment. People have seen improvement in their migraines in as little as one or two visits.
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
If you have endured an injury to your head or neck – such as whiplash, a sporting injury, or even a trip and fall – you can expect to see problems increase as you age, especially if it was not properly cared for. You may begin to develop such things as vertigo – a sensation that you or the things around you are spinning. Why does this occur?
Even a minor injury can cause the top bone of the neck – the atlas vertebra – to misalign. The shape and location of the top spinal bones make them susceptible to moving out of place. The end results may not show themselves for many years after the initial trauma. Therefore, it is important to look for certain symptoms to indicate you may be experiencing a problem, such as vertigo or migraines. If you feel you have suffered a trauma that may be causing you a problem, it is a good idea to seek the care of an upper cervical chiropractor.
To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and vertigo, download our complimentary e-book by clicking the image below.
The brainstem is the communication highway between the brain and the body. A misalignment in the atlas bone puts undue pressure on the brainstem. This hinders the brain from receiving the proper signals about where the body is located in its environment, causing vertigo.
Another interesting thing happens within the body when there is a misalignment. It is called righting reflex, and it is the thing that keeps the eyes level with the horizon line. In order to do this, the body may need to shift and adjust the spine, adding additional pressure to the brainstem and stress on the nervous system. The way to care for this is to correct the misalignment as soon as possible.
Here at our McKinney, Texas office, we use a gentle, scientific method to help the bones move back into place. It is done after using modern imaging and detailed measurements. Then the specific area of the neck where the misalignment exists is targeted, and we are not required to pop or crack the bones of the neck. Rather, they move back into place naturally, leading to a restoration of communication in the body. This is often all that is needed to see an improvement in or elimination of vertigo.
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
