The Mysterious Agony of Migraines
The underlying mechanisms behind migraine headaches have always been something of a mystery to medical science. Research suggests that a migraine may originate from abnormally low levels of a neurotransmitter called serotonin – a condition that causes the trigeminal nerve to produce blood vessel swelling, which in turn causes pain. It's still unknown exactly why some people are vulnerable to migraines while others aren't, but several common triggers have been identified. These include physical or emotional stress, changes in sleep habits, weather changes, eye strain, medications, hormonal imbalances and specific foods. Whiplash, concussion and other head or neck injuries can also lead to migraines.
Chiropractic Adjustment and Other Migraine Management Solutions
The good news is that you do not have to let migraines take you away from your work and everyday life for days at a time, nor do you have to take painkillers in a frantic attempt to reduce the agonizing pain. Dr. Edwards, can provide natural, non-pharmaceutical treatments to help you get your migraine problem under control.
Nutritional and Lifestyle Factors
Diet and lifestyle changes can also help you win the migraine battle. We can point out the known migraine triggers in your diet and help you make changes to your environment, sleep schedule and other aspects of your life so you can sidestep the causes of your migraines. Our team is ready to help you minimize the effect of migraines on your life and comfort.