When your head hurts, it can be hard to tell a migraine from one of the many other headache types. The most common type of headache is a tension headache, which causes a mild to severe pain along the temples, forehead, and back of the neck. Other headache types, such as cluster headaches or sinus headaches, can also cause severe pain, but there are a few hallmark signs that you might be experiencing a migraine:
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Many migraine sufferers are looking for relief that doesn't require the long-term use of medications, which over time can actually worsen the problem. Upper cervical chiropractic care has been successfully explored by many people who suffer from migraines and headaches.
Your spine is responsible for protecting the spinal cord, which sends and receives signals between the brain and body. When the uppermost vertebra in your spine (the atlas) misaligns, it creates pressure on the spinal cord which can distort normal signals. This can lead to migraine symptoms, such as head or facial pain, muscle spasms in the neck, and more.
Upper cervical chiropractic care is a branch of chiropractic that focuses on gently realigning the atlas beneath the skull. NUCCA, the upper cervical technique we use at Precision Spine Specialists, is known for its specificity and gentle corrections. By realignment of the atlas, the tension on the spinal cord is reduced. This can lead to the restoration of normal signals between the brain and body, which can result in reduced migraine symptoms.
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