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Migraine? Headache? You do not know which way to turn … You are subject to recurring and frequent headaches that incapacitate you partially or totally that can last from a few hours to a few days?

Cervical spine disorders or abnormal muscle tension in the neck or back can cause headaches or migraine. The pain can thus be diffused throughout the head, or be localized, for example in the posterior region of the skull, your temples or eyes. .

What to Expect From Chiropractic for Headaches and Migraines?

Chiropractic manipulations or mobilizations are often the most effective means of restoring freedom of movement to the vertebral joints that have lost it.
When headaches are linked to abnormal muscle tension, the chiropractor has several therapeutic means to remedy to it.
The chiropractic doctor swill also consider and evaluate the importance of various factors that can influence headaches such as faulty posture at work, inadequate practice of demanding sport activities or emotional stress.

Prevention, the best medecine

Static positions and prolonged repetitive movements facilitate muscular tension.
People working in front of a computer screen should monitor their posture and the office furniture should be adapted to the morphology of each person.

Migraine affects approximately 12% of adults in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, women are be three times more likely to suffer migraines than men. The fact that women are mostly affected by migraines has contributed to the misconception, at one time, that migraines were a psychological illness. Even today, science finds it difficult to establish the precise cause of migraines. However, it is known that stress, fatigue, hormonal changes, oral contraceptive use and diet are factors that can trigger the onset.

Migraine and tension headache, are quite distinct, and are the two “headaches” most often encountered.

1-Migraine is a recurrent, untreated form of headache that can last from 4 to 72 hours and is accompanied by visual and / or digestive disorders in some individuals, as well as hypersensitivity to light and sounds.

2- Tension headache , more common, is explained by tensions in the muscles of the jaw, face, neck and shoulders. The person suffering from it will often experience a feeling of tightness in the forehead and temples. This type of headache often occurs at the end of the day, causes pain on both sides of the head and may be accompanied by reduced (painful or not) movement of the neck.

Tension caused by headache may be due to improper movement or positioning of the cervical vertebrae. We will then speak of vertebral subluxations. A study published in the Journal of Manipulative & amp; Physiological Therapeutic demonstrated that 84% of participants with migraine or headaches due to strain had at least two significant cervical subluxations. To remedy this dysfunction, chiropractic adjustment stimulates the nervous system by restoring the mobility of the cervical vertebrae, resulting in relaxation of the cervical muscles and relief of pain caused by tension.

Are you suffering from migraines?

A) Ask your chiropractor how he could help:

Vertebral subluxation causes nerve irritation that causes hypertonicity of the neck muscles, causing the headache. Tensions caused by headaches may be a source of poor movement or positioning of the cervical vertebrae. We will then speak of vertebral subluxations. Subluxation causes nerve irritation that causes hypertonicity of the neck muscles, causing the migraine. To remedy to this, chiropractic adjustment can stimulate your nervous system by increasing the mobility of the cervical vertebrae, resulting in relaxation of the cervical muscles.

B) Follow his advice to reduce the hpld migraines have on your life:

• Try to reduce your stress level
• Do some physical exercises
• Eat well, do not skip meals
• Sleep well and at least 6 to 8 hours per night
• Get treated by your chiropractor regularly

You are plagued by migraines or headaches, we can help you.

Call us 514-384-5577, Dr Eric Montagne, chiropractor

Chiropractic care is a natural alternative to medication. Safe and without side effects, they effectively treat the source of headaches and migraines.

Consult your chiropractor

“For a healthier world”

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