A retinal migraine is a term that describes the type of a migraine that affects the eyesight in one eye. It can also be called an ocular migraine or an ophthalmic migraine. No one is sure as to the cause of a retinal migraine. However, some feel that it has [...]
Migraines may be common in the world today, but that doesn’t’ make them any less debilitating. The effects on the individual as well as the patient’s interactions with friends and family are plain to see. However, there are also many less well-known facts about migraines. For example, while there are a number of well-documented [...]
Migraines are a disabling condition that is all too common in today’s world. It is estimated that 46% of people worldwide have an active headache disorder, including migraines. These conditions are difficult to cope with and even more difficult to treat, frustrating patients and healthcare providers alike. What Causes a [...]
Whiplash can still do damage many years after the initial accident or injury. Something that may have happened in high school or college can be causing a person health problems right now, and they may not even realize it is due to the injury from long ago. If a person [...]
Those in the field of chiropractic care take pride in the fact that they are up-to-date on the latest research. The medical community, on the other hand, cannot claim the same. In many cases, they are still using outdated methods to treat even the most simple things, such as migraine [...]
In 2012, the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research contained a case study about the effects of C1 and C2 misalignment on the brain. These are the top two bones of the neck and are the primary focus of upper cervical care. The report contained a study involving a 75-year-old [...]
If you’re a migraine sufferer who keeps up with the current news and research, you’ve probably already heard about the recent study released by the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Colorado. The study followed 121 patients who used medical marijuana to treat their migraines [...]
A headache can range from a dull annoyance to an event that can leave you down for the count. This leaves many people doing what they know best – turning to the medicine cabinet for an over the counter painkiller. However, there are many folks out there who want to [...]
Headaches Versus Migraines in Calgary With an estimated 45 million people living with the effects of chronic headaches, it is important to be educated about the types of the most common headaches, and how to tell them apart from migraines. Of the 45 million headache sufferers, 28 million have migraines. [...]
Research has shown that after a head trauma, no matter how mild it may seem, an underlying headache condition can worsen considerably.1 For people that did not have an underlying headache condition, a head or neck trauma can bring on a type of headache called post-traumatic headache, or PTH. Even something as benign [...]
Migraines can be a crippling condition for those who suffer with them. A challenge for those who experience migraines is getting to the bottom of why they reoccur. There are many possible links to consider. Triggers can include foods, beverages, and even environmental factors that are beyond our control, such [...]
