Did you know that ONE in every SEVEN people will experience migraines? This makes migraines the 3rd most common expression of dis-ease in the entire world. Although migraines are exceedingly common, this occurrence is far from normal. There are many causes and/or triggers for migraines, and it is important to remember that even though it is common, migraines are never normal to have. The most common age to have them is from the age of 18-44 and women are 3 times more likely to experience them; so why? Hormonal fluctuations is what causes women to be the most susceptible to migraines, but other things like cervical spine subluxations, stress, medication overuse, irregular sleep patterns, changes in the weather / barometric pressure, sinus issues, poor or improper diet, and dehydration are some of the most triggers. It is important to learn about all the potential triggers out there and assess whether you may have one or not if you are experiencing migraines.
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Migraines are uniquely different from headaches for several reasons. Some things to consider if you are trying to distinguish are when thinking about pain, migraines can present with a throbbing or pulsating sensation rather than a dull or achy tone that is more common of a headache. Migraines are also usually moderate to severe in intensity rather than mild to moderate like most headaches. Furthermore, migraines almost always get worse with physical activity, and although headaches can too, they are less likely to. Another thing to consider when trying to distinguish between a headache and migraine are the associated symptoms. Migraines in comparison to headaches are often associated with any one or multiple of the following: nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light (photophobia), sensitivity to sound (phonophobia), blurred vision, visual disturbances (an aura), Tingling or numbness, and/or Speech disturbances. So why should someone go to a Chiropractor for migraine relief when they could just take Advil, Tylenol, or another migraine medication? Because although you may be alleviating some of the above named symptoms, you are not getting to the true root cause of your migraines. A Chiropractor can help you by assessing, diagnosing, and correcting the reason for the migraine to assure it will not come back!
How Our Migraine Relief Plan Works
1. Meticulous Measurements
At Perfect Touch Chiropractic, we offer more than just Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care. Our expertise spans multiple therapeutic techniques, including manual and Activator adjustments, ensuring personalized care for individuals of all ages and sizes. Each treatment is tailored to restore balance and promote optimal health.
2. Tailored Adjustments
Our therapeutic adjustments provide lasting relief from pain, decrease joint stiffness, and increased range of motion, enabling the body to naturally move freely again. With each adjustment, we work to restore alignment, promote flexibility, and support a balanced, pain-free lifestyle for optimal wellness.
3. Regain Your Freedom
Personalized treatment plans and tailored adjustments address the root causes of pain, helping patients regain freedom in their health, movement, and well-being. By restoring spinal alignment, optimizing nervous system function, and reducing stress, individuals live pain-free, regaining full vitality and expression.
How We Treat Migraines In Hartland, WI
Comprehensive Consultation and Exam
At Perfect Touch Chiropractic, we go above and beyond to uncover the root cause of your migraines. During your first visit we will do a complete medical and spinal history, orthopedic and neurologic examination, range of motion assessment, set goals, and perform digital motion series x-rays to pinpoint the source of your headache. Digital X-rays allow for us to measure down to the exact millimeter and degree of misalignment of your cervical spine that could be contributing to your migraines. We then have you come back for a second report of findings appointment, where we will create and discuss a personalized plan that resolves your migraines and improves your overall health. It is on the second day when you will receive your first specific Upper Cervical Atlas Orthogonal Adjustment if you choose to do so at that time. It is important to do this process in order to ensure the treatment is effective and long lasting so that you do not have to suffer with migraines any longer!
Specific Chiropractic Care in Hartland, WI
A subluxation is defined as a misalignment of the spine that disrupts the normal function of the nervous system. If we have a cervical spine (neck) subluxation, they can irritate nerves, restrict blood flow, and create muscle tension, all of which are common triggers for migraines. However, no two people’s subluxations are the same, everyone has their own unique subluxation listing. The location, severity, and impact of a subluxation can vary greatly from person to person, which is why a personalized care plan is essential.
Here at Perfect Touch Chiropractic, we recognize that each person’s spine and nervous system is unique. For some, a subluxation may pinch nerves which is a sharp pain, while for others, it might cause muscle tightness and/or blood flow constriction. Whether it’s physical pain, poor sleep, or scatter brain—we can tailor a treatment plan that addresses your specific needs.
Our Upper Cervical Chiropractic office is extremely precise. Many patients experience significant (and sometimes immediate) improvements in their migraines. Headache and migraine care is what we do best! For most, it is as soon as after just a few sessions. Perfect Touch Chiropractic is able to do this because of our dedication to addressing the root cause of migraines, not just throwing medications at it to put a bandage in your migraine. We take a holistic, drug-free approach to pain relief, work closely with each patient, and we provide specific, tailored, and effective care that not only alleviates symptoms but allows patients to live an unlimited life.
Custom Therapeutic Exercise Plan
Therapeutic exercises are huge if you want long term migraine relief. It is important to not just get things in the right place with adjustments but to then strengthen the muscles to lock everything in place. Corrective exercises address muscle imbalances, aches or pains, abnormalities, and weaknesses. Over time, if done regularly, exercises also help to improve posture and enhance flexibility.
This is why we create a personalized corrective exercise program specific to every patient’s individual needs. These programs are designed to do many things, and the common result is actually headache prevention. Exercises like chin tucks, SCM stretches, shoulder rolls, and red light ROM are all effective in migraine relief specifically. After you’ve been under care for a while we will work on strengthening the upper back and core muscles so that you have the proper support to reduce future migraines. These exercises are designed to be easy to incorporate into daily routines, in the car, at work, or at the gym, making them an easy and sustainable part of your treatment plan.
Common Causes of Migraines In Hartland, WI
Stress
Believe it or not, stress is one of the most common triggers of migraines… But how? When a person is in a stressed out state, the body releases hormones that are reserved for stressful situations. These hormones are designed to make the body more sensitive to stimuli so that it can respond quicker to whatever is coming its way (the fight or flight response). For example, this hormone release can lead to an imbalance of the neurotransmitters in your brain (i.e. serotonin and dopamine). Serotonin and dopamine play a key role in migraine regulation because a drop in serotonin, specifically, can open the door for migraine pain. Now being stuck in a stressed out state is also an open door invitation for migraines because it lowers the body’s threshold for migraine triggers – meaning it doesn’t take too much of one bad thing to cause a migraine to begin taking its toll.
So why not just “chill out” – well because it’s easier said than done. Sometimes people can be stuck in a state of flight or flight and either one, have no idea why (SOS – stress overload syndrome) or two, not be physically or mentally able to leave the stressful situation. This is where Chiropractic care steps in. An Upper Cervical trained Chiropractor is trained to assess, diagnose, and treat the root cause of your migraines so that you don’t have to suffer any longer. Whether the cause is physical, emotional, or chemical, a Chiropractor, like we here at Perfect Touch Chiropractic, can help.
Changes in or an Irregular Sleep Schedule
Sleep is SO important if you suffer from migraines. Sleep is the body’s “rest and recovery” time and if it has no time to actually rest, there will be no recovery. A balanced sleep schedule regulates your nervous system, balances your hormones, and reduces inflammation – all 3 of which are common triggers for migraines. If you do not get enough sleep or have a very abnormal / irregular sleep schedule the body will never enter a true happy and healthy rhythm.
We here at Perfect Touch Chiropractic understand life gets hard and migraines can be painful, and we are here to help. We are an Upper Cervical Chiropractic office that sees and helps migraine patients every single day. By taking x-rays, measuring your bones down to the exact millimeter and degree of misalignment, and administering gentle and specific adjustments, we can help to regulate your nervous system so that your hormones can balance, inflammation can decrease, and your migraines can disappear – for good!
Changes in the Weather
Ever notice that every time there is a storm system nearby, a season change, or a drop and/or increase in barometric pressure, that you get a migraine? Well that is because our bodies are sensitive to the environment! For example, barometric pressure changes can cause a shift of the pressure in your sinuses and even your brain. These shifts can lead to inflammation, which makes you more sensitive to pain signals. Similarly, changes in temperature and/or the humidity can cause stress to your nervous system by doing things like causing dehydration, changing serotonin levels, and ultimately affecting your hormones. All of these things can immediately lower your sensitivity to migraines (the migraine threshold) and make you more susceptible in the future.
If any of this resonated with you, the best course of action is to schedule an appointment with an Upper Cervical Chiropractic office (like we here at Perfect Touch Chiropractic) that sees, hears, and helps with people like this, suffering from weather triggered migraine patients every day. Upper Cervical Chiropractic care can make your body less sensitive to environmental changes, and more resilient for the foreseeable future. So don’t waste time or let migraines keep you inside, it’s time to be able to enjoy this beautiful world and everything it has to offer – come see us!
Diet and Dehydration
Food is fuel – imagine putting diesel in a gas fed car, or visa versa. Our very sensitive and in tune bodies are no different. Your nervous system is extremely sensitive to food and everything you put into your body. Certain foods and drinks, especially if they are not right for you and your body can disrupt your brain chemistry. Some foods known to cause irritation are including but not limited to: Aged cheeses, processed meat, chocolate, red wine, alcohol, caffeine (or lack thereof), MSG, artificial sweeteners, and overly salty or sugary foods. If your brain is not working right it will cause an inflammatory response and in some cases can even affect blood vessel function, which in migraine sufferers can be an immediate trigger. Similarly, inconsistent eating, skipping meals, not eating enough, or even fasting for too long can cause a drop in your blood sugar. If our blood glucose gets too low, get ready to hunker down, because that’s an extremely common cause for migraines.
If this relates to you try re-evaluating your diet or eating styles. Think healthy, like leafy greens, wild-caught salmon, sardines, berries, avocados, bananas, seeds/nuts, quinoa, brown rich, herbal teas, coconut water, and/or electrolyte-rich fluids. If you have already tried all of this, come see us at Perfect Touch Chiropractic – there could be something being missed. Here we will not just regulate your nervous system, we will identify your triggers, which will allow your body to reduce its inflammation, strengthen its immune response, regulate hormones and brain chemicals, help your body heal faster and keep your nervous system more adaptable and resilient for years to come. Say goodbye to migraines and hello to a life, migraine free!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can going to a chiropractor in Harland, WI, help with migraines?
Yes , going to a Chiropractor cannot only help you to figure out what the root cause is of your migraine, but they can identify, correct, and eliminate them for good!
Can your neck being out of alignment cause migraines?
Yes, your neck being out of alignment is one of the main causes for migraines. Going to an Upper Cervical Chiropractor that takes x-rays can help you to ensure your diagnosis is correct, your alignment is precise, and your adjustment is perfectly tailored to your body!
What is the quickest way to get rid of a migraine?
Getting an upper cervical spine (neck) adjustment is known to be one of the quickest ways to alleviate a migraine, with some patients even reporting immediate relief.
What is the most effective treatment for migraines?
The most effective way to treat a migraine is to figure out what the root cause is, which is what a Chiropractor can help you to do. Chiropractors can assess, treat, and eliminate migraines for good!
$49 New Patient Special
Includes Full Health History, Consultation, All Necessary X-rays, Complete Spinal Exam & Report of Findings