Migraines can be debilitating. If you don't suffer from migraines, then you may not understand that a migraine is not merely a bad headache. A migraine episode is a combination of neurological symptoms that can last for days. People who suffer from them are always seeking out ways to reduce their severity or frequency from Fort Myers FL chiropractors.

FACTS ABOUT MIGRAINES IN Fort Myers FL

• Migraine is the 3rd most common illness worldwide
• Over 90% of migraine sufferers cannot work or function normally during an episode
• 25% of migraine sufferers experience auras, which are visual disturbances that usually come before the onset of the headache
• 85% of chronic migraine sufferers are women
• 10% of school-age children experience migraines
• Families containing a migraine sufferer incur 70% more healthcare costs than a family without.

The problem with most treatment approaches is that they are designed to mitigate symptoms. There are also risks involved with medication use. Rebound headaches can be caused by medication overuse with no end in sight since the migraines will continue.

MIGRAINES AND UPPER CERVICAL CARE

The area of your spine that sits just beneath the base of your skull is known as the upper cervical spine. It is composed of two unique vertebrae, the atlas (C1) and axis (C2), that provide a layer of protection for the brainstem as it exits the bottom of your skull. Through injury, the atlas or axis can misalign, putting pressure on the brainstem and surrounding tissues. This negatively impacts neurological function, blood flow, and cerebrospinal fluid flow between the head and neck. Any one of these factors can contribute to the onset of migraine episodes.

Understanding that an upper cervical misalignment can create the conditions under which migraines can form, we address that area very specifically. Upper cervical chiropractic adjustments are gentle and precise. When properly aligned, pressure on nerves and proper blood and CSF flow can be returned to normal, which can lead to a reduction of migraine episodes.