Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Geneva Migraine Headache Sufferers Find Relief Through Chiropractic Care

By Frank Carbart


Migraine headaches are a genetic condition that is often passed from one generation to the next. They cause severe pain, nausea and visual effects. The pain can be so severe the sufferer is unable to attend work, drive or fulfill other daily obligations. A Geneva chiropractic doctor offers help for those who suffer this condition.

Many people seek relief from their pain with over the counter medication. However, such pills are mild forms of pain killers. They can dull the individual's perception of his pain. With these medications, people often need more pills for control of their pain. As they use the medication more and more often (more than three times weekly) there is the potential for rebound headaches. The very medication one takes may result in more pain, in a cycle that repeats itself regularly.

Migraines affect three times the number of women as men. While there are migraine-specific medications available from medical doctors to stop the pain, some patients are unable to tolerate the side effects of these pills. Chiropractors offer relief without the side effects caused by such medications.

Headaches can be reduced by lifestyle changes in addition to the chiropractic adjustments. Since migraines are found to be related to changes in the blood vessels in one's brain, sufferers may benefit from stopping use of tobacco and caffeine. They can also benefit by finding foods that trigger episodes and eliminating them from the diet.

Headaches may cross age barriers to affect children. Often their parents prefer to avoid using medications that have not been approved for patients younger than 18. However, it is possible for children to benefit from the chiropractor's noninvasive therapy for migraines.

Chiropractors provide therapy that helps to reduce the number and frequency of headaches. For many individuals, the noninvasive therapy provides the same or superior control of the pain. Regular visits to the chiropractor help to keep the spine in balance. Lifestyle changes reduce the number of triggers that lead to a painful episode.




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