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An alternative for Migraine treatment

More than 29.5 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches, with women being affected three times more often than men. Migraines are most common in people between the ages of 15 and 55, and 70% to 80% of sufferers have a family history of migraines. According to the National Headache Foundation less than half of all migraine sufferers have received a diagnosis of migraine from their healthcare provider. Migraine headaches are often misdiagnosed as a sinus headache or tension-type headache. 

Migraines come in many forms and are often due to direct irritation of nerves communicating with the head and neck. The irritation is often brought about by poorly functioning neck and upper back joints, musculature and nerves. 

Migraines can be felt in any part of the head. Often other symptoms accompany headache including visual disturbances such as blurred vision, flashing lights, etc - nausea, facial pain, tingling, jaw tension, hearing disturbances, and dizziness. 

The traditional medical approach has been limited to offering prescription drugs that may or may not help to temporarily relieve the symptoms, but may return without getting to the root of the problem. 

Chiropractor's approach headache and migraine treatment by recognizing that a frequent and often overlooked cause of headaches lies in the dysfunction of the spinal bones in your neck and upper back. If these bones are in abnormal positions or do not move properly, the sensitive nerves and blood vessels to your head can be affected. Chiropractic care focuses on careful evaluation of the structure and function of your spine, muscle and connective tissue. Once the source of the problem is identified appropriate treatment can be recommended. 

Tri-States Clinic has seen great results with many migraine headache pain sufferers. We offer many treatment options in addition to traditional chiropractic adjustments.nIf you are living with migraines we encourage you to call and set up a complimentary consultation to see if the doctors at Tri-States Clinic can help you.