Headache & Migraine Relief

Migraines and Headaches are serious and affect so many people in Mountain Home. If an individual isn't sure if they've had a headache or not, the chances are they probably haven't had one. The pain can be mind-numbing, and for many patients, it leaves them unable to function. The traditional medical system relies on medication for this issue, but for many patients, it's not enough. It's important to find the source of what's causing the problem.

Possible Symptoms of a Headache or Migraine

There are many kinds of symptoms that will occur for a patient before a headache starts. Hallucinations, depression, or irritation are some of the things people can have. It's also common to avoid lights, feel nauseous, and have digestive issues. People with severe symptoms will have trouble functioning in daily life.

Women are affected with migraines more often than men. It usually begins after puberty. No one is exactly sure of the cause, but it is thought to be possibly genetically related. We know that our genes give us tendencies towards certain conditions, but it's unlikely that this condition is caused completely by this. There is also no known migraine gene.

Chiropractic Care Shown to Be Effective for Headaches & Migraines

It has been shown many times that chiropractic care is effective at helping people with migraines. When the spine is aligned and pressure removed from the nervous system, migraine headaches will be prevented. While most people know that they should visit the dentist, they are not sure that they need to visit the chiropractor. Dentists take care of our teeth, which is an important job, but your spine and nervous system control everything in your body. So, preventative spinal care is equally as important.

For over one hundred years chiropractic care has been giving people relief from headaches and migraines. Chiropractors know and understand the nervous systems master role in the body. If the spine moves out of position, it can put pressure on the surrounding nerves. This pressure can result in many problems, but it can also result in headaches.