Chiropractic and migraine
Enter chiropractic. Chiropractic offers a way to deal with chronic migraines and offers almost instant relief. Recent studies have shown that chiropractic care can decrease the incidence of pain in an individual. This is great news for a migraine sufferer, but first it is important to know what chiropractic is.
Chiropractic care is a means of addressing symptoms and pain through manual manipulation of the joints and vertebrae. It comes from two ancient Greek words chiro, meaning “hand,” and praktikos, meaning “handy.” Collectively, “chiropractic” thus translates to something similar to “handmade,” which is, in essence, how chiropractic treats a patient’s ailments. Through manipulation of the joints, a doctor of chiropractic (better known as a chiropractor) aims to alleviate the pain felt by an individual. The relief in the affected joints is almost instantaneous in some cases and a notable decrease in the suffering of migraines is observed in a few sessions.
True, it may sound terrifying to think that one’s vertebrae are being moved. Too often it is seen in movies that the big action star is able to silently kill the enemy by getting behind him and giving him a sudden turn of the neck. Chiropractic is none of that, and instead of a sweaty, imposing muscle man working on a patient, chiropractic features doctors who have trained for years under rigorous and demanding conditions to achieve their status as doctors of chiropractic. Chiropractors are trained no less difficult than a doctor or dentist, and they undergo similar tests to ensure that only the best can practice their trade.
It is worth keeping in mind that chiropractic carries certain risks. Now, before the alarm bells and panic go off, these risks are no greater than what one accepts when undergoing surgery or undergoing any other medical procedure. Because chiropractors are well trained, the level of risk is greatly minimized, rarely something to worry about, let alone something that will make one decide against chiropractic treatment.
The final main attraction of chiropractic care is that all of this is accomplished without the need for drugs. Chronic migraine sufferers are no stranger to the endless burst of pain relief pills throbbing in their heads. Chiropractic therapy can alleviate this and eliminate the need for continued drug dependency.
In conclusion, if one suffers from migraines or even headaches in general, it is definitely a great idea to consult a chiropractor. There are no downsides to asking for information, and the benefits are worth it.