A Natural Approach to Reverse Migraine

For some people, migraines occur only infrequently and are managed through a short period of rest.  For others, migraines can be completely debilitating, resulting in lengthy recovery times (hours, days, even weeks) before normal activities of daily life can be resumed.  According to the Merck Manual, migraine is the most common cause of recurrent moderate to a severe headache.1

For those with debilitating migraines many people are seeking a natural approach to reverse migraine in Calgary and other areas throughout Canada.

NUCCA Chiropractic in Calgary Correcting The Cause

Headache is the third most common reason that people seek out chiropractic care in North America.2 While the exact origin of migraine headaches is yet unknown, they are considered to be a neurovascular pain syndrome that is intimately connected to brain stem function.1,3  The brain stem is the portion of the brain that exits through the skull and into the uppermost part of the neck at the level of the C1 and C2 vertebrae.

If the C1 and/or C2 vertebra are not in proper alignment, a condition called Atlas Subluxation Complex, leads to changes in blood flow and nerve function. Insufficient blood flow and oxygen to the brain have been linked to the pain attributed to migraines and other headaches.  Any displacement of the vertebrae of the upper neck can compromise muscle balance and neurological supply to the brain.

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In Calgary, there are many people seeking out a natural way to relieve the pain associated with migraines.  Calgary chiropractor Dr. Jean-Paul Bohemier uses a upper cervical technique developed by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association to address the cause of patients’ migraines.  Specific tools and evaluation procedures are used to determine if a patient’s migraines are connected to a misalignment of the C1 or C2 vertebrae.  If a person suffering from migraines is found to have any displacement of the vertebrae surrounding the brain stem, the NUCCA procedure used by Dr. Bohemier gently restores balance to the structures of the head and neck, thus addressing the underlying structural cause of people’s migraines.  Once proper alignment is restored and maintained, many patients experience quick and long-lasting relief from their migraines.4

Natural Approach to Reverse Migraine in Calgary

REFERENCES:

  1. Silberstein SD. Migraine: Headache: Merck Manual Professional. [homepage on the Internet]. 2014 [cited 2015 Mar 18]. Available from:http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/neurologic_disorders/headache/migraine.html?qt=migraine&alt=sh
  2. Bryans R, Descarreaux M, Duranleau M, Marcoux H, Potter B, Ruegg R, et al. Evidence-based guidelines for the chiropractic care of adults with headache. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2011; 34(5):274-289.
  3. Hamel E. Current concepts of migraine pathophysiology. Can J Clin Pharmacol 1999 Autumn; 6 Suppl A; 9A-14A.
  4. Elster EL. Upper cervical chiropractic care for a patient with chronic migraine headaches with an appendix summarizing an additional 100 headache cases. J Vert Sublux Res 2003;AUG(3):1-10

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