Migraine Treatment in Chesapeake

Approximately, 12 percent of individuals in the U.S. will experience a migraine. This particular type of headache affects people who are between the ages of 35 and 45 years of age most often, as noted by the World Health Organization. The pain from a migraine ranges from moderate to severe, and although medications can help, they cause a variety of side effects and long-term damage when taken frequently. However, a chiropractor in Chesapeake may assist.  

Chiropractic Adjustment for Migraines

Headaches can stem from neck pain, back pain, and also from issues with posture. A chiropractic adjustment has the potential to correct these issues. Additionally, taking stress off the neck through a chiropractic adjustment has the potential to ease the pain of a migraine. 

Chiropractic Massage for Migraines

Chiropractic massage helps to relieve stress, which is a contributing factor of headaches. Regular massages may have the potential to increase blood flow throughout the body. Although the exact cause of migraines isn't known, one contributing factor of migraines is a decreased flow of blood to the brain. By keeping the blood flowing, it may have the potential to decrease the severity or even reduce the likelihood of developing a migraine. Massage also soothes muscles. Muscle tension, in particular in the neck, has the potential to lead to headaches. 

Lifestyle Changes for Migraines

A chiropractor has the ability to recommend lifestyle changes that can have an impact on the frequency and severity of a migraine. For instance, the chiropractor may suggest exercising regularly, which has the ability to relieve stress. Exercise also improves blood flow. Another lifestyle change the chiropractor may advise the patient on is diet. Nutrient deficiencies have the ability to cause headaches. The chiropractor will recommend diet changes and prescribe supplements that may help. Certain foods have a tendency to cause headaches, so the chiropractor may recommend removing these items from the patient's diet. 

Contact Us

To learn more about how a chiropractor in Chesapeake, VA can help you reduce your migraine pain and the frequency of them, contact us at Atlantic Chiropractic and Rehabilitation today at 757-320-0900.