Migraine

In recent surveys, about 17% of women and 6% of men in America say they experience migraine symptoms. At MyChiropractor in Columbia, Maryland, Cam Truong, DC, and her compassionate team offer non-invasive and non-drug migraine solutions that can help you reclaim your life while being clear-headed, active, and having an excellent quality of life. Call the office or book an appointment online for migraine treatment today.

What is a migraine?

A migraine is a type of headache — one of the most severe you can experience. Migraines are one of the most common nervous system disorders affecting Americans today. 

Episodic migraines occur fewer than 15 days per month. Chronic migraines occur 15 or more days per month for three consecutive months. Migraines of either type can disrupt your life significantly. 

What kind of symptoms do migraine headaches cause?

Migraine headaches can vary with the person, but in general, they may cause: 

• Pulsing pain (usually on one side of your head)
• Light sensitivity
• Sound sensitivity
• Odor sensitivity
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sensory disturbances like flashes of light or tingling sensations

You may have warning signs before a migraine, such as irritability, fatigue, concentration problems, and mood changes.

When should I get treatment for migraines?

When migraines affect your routine, it’s time to get help. For example, have you missed work, canceled social activities, or changed your schedule because of migraine headaches? If so, the migraines are starting to control your life. Treatment is the best way to help you take the reins and prevent your migraine headaches from progressing.

How are migraines treated?

At MyChiropractor, the team takes a holistic and integrative approach to migraine treatment. They focus on relieving pain and preventing migraines without medication. 

Although most traditional doctors use medication as the first approach, it’s not usually a long-term solution. For example, pain medications only mask pain. They don’t make any changes within the nervous, muscular, or skeletal symptoms and don’t prevent migraines. So, pain medications are a bandage, not a cure.

MyChiropractor offers multiple methods of chiropractic care and physical therapy, such as:

• Chiropractic adjustments (hands-on and instrument-assisted methods)
• Active physical therapy (assisted exercises)
• Nonsurgical spinal decompression
• Vibration therapy
• Heat therapy
• Cryotherapy
• Electrical stimulation
• Therapeutic ultrasound
• Massage therapy
• Cupping
• Kinesio® taping method
• Chiroflow® pillows for neck support

Your treatment usually involves a combination of techniques and lifestyle changes like drinking lots of water, eating healthily, and exercising regularly. The team can also help you figure out your migraine triggers and avoid them. 

While the cause of migraines can be unclear, headaches after traumatic accidents are another story. Let the team know if you’ve been in an auto accident or suffered a traumatic injury so they can tailor your treatment for rapid relief.

To learn how chiropractic care and physical therapy can help with migraines, call MyChiropractor or book an appointment online today.