Chronic migraines are a painful issue that affects 3-5% of the American population, and trying to manage symptoms is difficult. Medications and lifestyle changes help, but chiropractic care could be the answer to the long-term management of your chronic migraines.
At Integrated Body and Medicine, our team offers holistic care and treatments for various conditions, including chronic migraine. We provide nutritional supplements and alternative therapies to treat pain and chronic conditions.
Chiropractic care is a branch of health care that focuses on spinal alignment through manual tissue manipulation and holistic treatments. A chiropractor utilizes manual and other therapies to treat the muscles, ligaments, and tendons to reduce stress and improve circulation.
Treatments help with various painful conditions, including back pain, neck pain, and chronic migraines. It also provides relief from joint injuries and muscle pain.
It's a holistic option that eases muscle tension and improves blood flow to the tissues through manual tissue therapy, electrical stimulation, and rehabilitative exercise. Chiropractic care also involves trigger point therapy and myofascial release.
Chiropractic care for chronic migraines is an effective tool to manage discomfort and flares. It's a holistic option that doesn't have the side effects of traditional treatments. We utilize various techniques to reduce chronic migraine pain, including:
Massage therapy relaxes tense muscles that could be causing migraine attacks. It utilizes various forms of manual pressure to address knots or tension in the shoulders and neck.
Manual spinal manipulation is another chiropractic tool for relieving spinal tension. It involves gentle pressure on the spine to improve spinal alignment and circulation and reduce muscle tension.
The soft tissues around the head, neck, and shoulders can trigger chronic migraine attacks. Soft tissue therapy involves various treatments that address concerns in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
Ice packs or cold therapy reduce inflammation and pain. They also reduce muscle spasms, which can worsen chronic migraines.
These therapies are extremely helpful in controlling migraine attacks and chronic pain from recurring migraines.
Chiropractic care is usually an ongoing treatment, especially for chronic issues like migraines. One treatment isn't enough to reduce symptoms long-term.
We assess each patient's needs to determine how often they require chiropractic care. Initially, we want to see you a few times a week to reduce pain quickly. As treatment progresses, we have you come in as needed for adjustments.
Maintenance visits are usually necessary to maintain migraine remission and avoid further attacks. Everyone is different, and you may need monthly or bimonthly visits to keep your spine aligned and reduce muscle tension.
To schedule a chiropractic consultation with our team, call our office in the greater Highland and Hammond, Indiana, area today or use our handy scheduling tool to request an appointment.
