Migraines/Headaches

There are several potential triggers for migraine headaches, such as bright lights, strong odors, poor sleep, weather changes, and stress. But when you have an attack, all you can think of is finding a solution that will allow you to escape the pain.

At our chiropractic clinic, we offer treatments that can help ease the pressure and pain of migraine headaches, so you can have fewer attacks and manage the ones you do have more effectively. Get in touch with us today to schedule a consultation so we can help you find the relief you need.

Headache Relief Treatment

There’s no question that headaches affect your ability to think clearly and function with the degree of efficiency you’ve become accustomed to.

Many people attempt to cover the pain with medication, but this approach is often ineffective, and if it does help, the effects are only temporary. In many cases, it requires strong painkillers to numb the excruciating pain of a headache, which may create a dangerous scenario you’d do best to avoid.

Since there is no clear-cut cause of headaches or migraines and they can affect different people in different ways, finding a drug-free treatment that will help reduce the intensity of the pain and the frequency of attacks should be the goal.

Chiropractic care consists of gentle manipulation of the spine and various joints to help fix misalignments and relieve pressure on nerves and tissues. Many people have found relief from headaches with chiropractic adjustments. It is an option worth considering if you suffer from migraine pain and want to find a long-term solution without pain medication.

Types of Migraine Headaches

There are two types of migraines that affect most suffers, known as migraines “with aura” and migraines “without aura.” The aura refers to visual symptoms like flashes, shapes, or squiggly lines accompanying the other migraine symptoms. The auras typically last for about 10 to 30 minutes and can affect your smell, speech, touch, and taste, along with your vision.

About 25% of people who experience migraines also experience auras, and they will usually begin before the onset of pain. There are also several sub-types of migraine that include:

• Chronic
• Hemiplegic
• Silent
• Abdominal

• Ocular
• Vestibular
• Status
• Ophthalmoplegic

Do you have a migraine that differs in severity from normal? Do you have symptoms such as paralysis, seizure, or vision loss? If so, it’s important to contact your doctor to ensure there isn’t something more severe happening.

If you or a loved one are suffering with migraine headaches in Lanham, Hyattsville, Riverdale, Laurel, Wheaton, Silver Spring, College Park, Landover, or any nearby city, call us today at (301) 585-0444 to schedule an appointment.