Have you suffered from a migraine before? Far from just being an inconvenience, these painful and intrusive headaches are a growing problem. Thirty-five million people in the United States suffer from the condition. Over two-thirds of that number are women. Migraine headaches often start with what is known as an aura. This is the body's way of warning you that something is about to happen. Auras encompass a wide range of symptoms – from subtle to severe. Things like a ringing in the ear, a throbbing head, and visual disturbances are some examples of what can be experienced during the aura. To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and migraines download our complimentary e-book by clicking the image below: Really, just as every individual is unique, so is every migraine. The issue that presents is that when you look at treatment options, there is little variety. Relief from migraines is, therefore, elusive. Certain generic options can help, but it is rare to have the condition resolved or even well controlled. Research is showing that the pharmaceuticals normally used to treat headaches can, over time, actually worsen them. In lieu of the foregoing, many doctors are looking for other options when it comes to the treatment of migraines. They are seeking to individualize the treatment in order to make it more effective. Dr. Kevin Leach of Edmonds, Washington is an upper cervical chiropractor who is also looking at this growing problem from an individual standpoint. He recognizes that migraines are normally the result of other issues. A misalignment of the neck, for instance, can cause vascular and neurological issues that can manifest as migraines. Often, slight adjustments to the Atlas bone, which [...]

It’s no secret that migraines cause pain, sometimes for hours or even days. There is a large population of society that suffers from migraines as high as 36 million Americans. Even worse, if you suffer from multiple migraines a month you have chronic migraines. If you are unfortunate to relate to that 36 million people, you know how devastating the effects can be not only on your health but your entire live. The truth of the matter is it’s all in your head, literally. It is well known that migraine is related to the amount of blood flow to the head, the nerves and nervous system, and how the brain is able to react to those factors. Migraines are a challenge even for the best doctors and specialists since the condition is broad in nature and each person has a unique presentation. Most people are just getting by with over the counter medications such as ibuprofen. What if you actually had the ability to influence how well that pill worked? One drug company thought so and has made headlines. One of Australia and Britain’s largest drug company was exposed for selling the same medication (a variant of ibuprofen) for a variety of conditions. The same formula was put into different branded boxes for conditions like migraines and the company has been exposed. To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and migraines download our complimentary e-book by clicking the image below: But what if works better because you think it will? Well one study gave headache patients a dummy pill, one group received the pill as a normal over the counter medication and the other group received the same pill branded as [...]

Headaches are bad enough if you suffer from them once in a while. However, chronic headaches and migraines are certainly debilitating. You never really know when the next one will occur, and they are difficult to treat. It is rare to find something that will treat your headaches consistently. What We Know About Migraines The cause is unknown, but what we do know can give us some clues as to how to treat migraines. A lack of oxygenation to the brain is linked to head pain. A reason for this can be connected to the upper two vertebrae (the C1 and C2). These two vertebrae are prone to having misalignments due to their positioning. If there is a misalignment, this can hinder blood flow and oxygen to the brain. It can also affect neurological function. All of these things can play a role in developing migraines and other headaches. Another similarity noted is that a number of people that have chronic headaches also have had an injury to their upper neck or head. Even minor incidences can cause a misalignment due to the instability of the area of the neck involved. A study of 101 patients that had a variety of headaches revealed that 87 of them had prior neck or head injuries. To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and migraines download our complimentary e-book by clicking the image below: Treatment for Chronic Headaches An upper cervical chiropractor uses a highly specialized method of analysis to detect misalignments in the upper neck. Dr. Kevin Leach of Edmonds, Washington is one of these doctors. Dr. Leach can diagnose and fix the problem in your neck and very possibly eliminate the headache [...]