Millions of people suffer from chronic headaches and migraines every year. In fact, according to The Migraine Trust, migraines are the third most prevalent disease in the world, affecting nearly one in seven people. What’s worse is that they are left undiagnosed and untreated in about half of patients. Fortunately, chiropractic treatment offers a way to relieve the pain and frequency of headaches and migraines. Visit a clinic in Clearwater and regain control of your life from aches and pains.
Massage Therapy
Muscles hold onto tension when stressed. Tense muscles lead to aches and pains in the body because tension restricts blood vessels, reducing oxygen supply. With regular massage therapy, a therapist can manipulate the soft tissues of the body to release the tension. Massage increases circulation, reduces inflammation, and relieves pain. This, in turn, can reduce headaches while reducing pain in the rest of your body.
Spinal Adjustments
Spinal adjustments are the basis of chiropractic care. Chiropractors physically manipulate and realign the spine, and therefore correct any problems in the nervous system. Spinal adjustments along with the positive effects of chiropractic treatment can reduce migraine frequency and severity. In fact, a clinical study demonstrated that 72% of migraine sufferers felt ‘substantial’ or ‘noticeable’ improvement after receiving chiropractic treatment. Patients in Clearwater can see an improvement not only in their headaches but other bodily pain as well by receiving regular adjustments.
Lifestyle Advice, Nutritional Counseling, and Stress Relief
A large percentage of migraines and headaches are caused by unhealthy habits, like holding onto stress. Instability in the brain causes disturbances in functionality and an overload of sensory information. During a migraine, lights may seem too bright, noises too loud, and smells overwhelming. Because of these environmental and lifestyle factors, seeking medical advice from a professional to help with stress relief, avoiding triggers, and eating right for headache prevention can reduce the frequency of your attacks. Common triggers for migraines include:
- Certain foods and drinks (processed foods, salty foods, aged cheese, wine, caffeinated beverages)
- Hormonal changes
- Stress
- Sleep problems like insomnia
- Some medications like nitroglycerin
Chiropractic treatment looks at the body as a whole and encompasses other forms of care like nutritional counseling to ensure that your entire body is in sync. Trust a chiropractor in Clearwater to help you make smart as well as informed decisions in your everyday life.
Chiropractic Treatment at Coastal Chiropractic Clinic
For Clearwater area residents who want to fight back against headaches and migraines, trust Coastal Chiropractic Clinic to help. Our professional team uses various forms of chiropractic treatment including spinal adjustments, massage therapy, and lifestyle advice to prevent migraines. Our methods can also help you ward off pain in other areas, like your neck, back, and shoulders. To learn more about pain management and how we can help, give us a call today at 727-581-2774 or contact us online to schedule an appointment.