Migraine Headaches

Migraine headaches are very often self diagnosed. Unfortunately that type of self diagnosis is dangerous. There is a lot of criteria needed to correctly diagnose a migraine headache, and when done correctly it makes treating it that much more easy.

Migraines can be broken down into 2 categories: Migraine with aura (aka Classic Migraine) and Migraine without aura (aka Common Migraine). An aura is a perceptual experience that usually comes on before the onset of a Migraine headache and can consist of the visualization of strange light, strange smells, or confusing thoughts or experiences.

Although more common in females, Migraines can occur in men as well. There are many triggers for migraine which include use of medications, food triggers, environmental exposure, sleeping habits, etc. The first and best approach to diagnosing a migraine correctly is to keep a headache journal, accounting for all foods eaten, sleep patterns, drinking patterns, medications, and other exposures. Additionally, one should keep track of their exercise habits, scenarios of stress, when the headaches come and go, how long they last, etc. The more detailed the better.

The good news is that migraine treatment is quite successful when using chiropractic adjustments, particularly in the upper cervical spine (neck). Research indicates quite successful results when Chiropractic manipulation is applied to patients suffering from cervicogenic headaches, migraine headaches, and tension headaches. In addition to chiropractic adjustments, nutrition and supplementation tends to have positive and lasting effects. Approaching this serious condition from many angles helps increase the possibility of success with little to no risk and reasonable cost.

At Green Chiropractic in San Francisco, Dr. Jacob has a remarkable track record with migraine headache treatments and strives to make sure that if one solution is not working, or working too slowly, a new approach is explored. You're always in safe healing hands with us!