<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>migraine Archives - Houston Walk In Chiropractic</title> <atom:link href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/tag/migraine/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/tag/migraine/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2014 04:00:00 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Wellness-logo-100x100.png</url> <title>migraine Archives - Houston Walk In Chiropractic</title> <link>https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/tag/migraine/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Headaches help</title> <link>https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/2014/03/10/chiropractic-for-headaches/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chiropractic-for-headaches</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Reza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2014 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Specific Conditions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chronic pain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[headache]]></category> <category><![CDATA[medication]]></category> <category><![CDATA[migraine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[women]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://mywalkinchiropractic.com/chiropractic-for-headaches/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/headache-pain-200-300.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" /></div> <p>Headaches are a common source of pain for a large number of Americans. 95% of women and 90% of men have had at least one in the past 12 months. And for about 45 million of us, those headaches are chronic. While a wide variety of over-the-counter and prescription medications have been developed to relieve […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/2014/03/10/chiropractic-for-headaches/">Headaches help</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com">Houston Walk In Chiropractic</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/headache-pain-200-300.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></div><p>Headaches are a common source of pain for a large number of Americans. 95% of women and 90% of men have had at least one in the past 12 months. And for about 45 million of us, those headaches are chronic.</p> <p>While a wide variety of over-the-counter and prescription medications have been developed to relieve this pain, they generally do little to address the underlying cause of the problem. In addition, many of these compounds can have unwanted side effects, particularly if they’re used often, over a prolonged period of time or in combination with other medicines. A growing awareness of both the limitations and risks of pharmaceuticals has led many headache sufferers to explore alternative approaches to managing them, including chiropractic.</p> <p><b>Understanding Headaches</b></p> <p>Headaches occur for many reasons and can vary greatly in their intensity and duration. They may arise on their own (these are termed “primary headaches” and account for about 90% of all headaches) or be triggered as a result of some other health condition (described as “secondary headaches”). Chiropractic physicians most commonly encounter three types of headaches in their work.</p> <p>Tension headaches are primary headaches that are brought on by unrelieved muscular contractions in the head, neck and shoulders, usually as a result of stress that cannot find an outlet. These muscular contractions can themselves become the source of broader tension and stress throughout the body, setting in motion a feedback loop that eventually produces a headache.</p> <p>Migraine headaches are also primary headaches. They are sometimes referred to as vascular headaches because they happen when blood vessels in the head suddenly expand, or “dilate”. However, we know that the nervous system and genetic factors are also leading contributors. Sufferers report a wide range of triggers and related symptoms. Research into the exact cause of migraines is ongoing, and the condition has stubbornly resisted efforts to find a pharmaceutical “silver bullet”.</p> <p>Cervicogenic headaches are secondary headaches produced when pain begins in the neck or back of the head and is referred to the forehead or the area behind, in and around the eyes. Trauma, chronic tension and disease are some of the more common initial sources of neck pain that is referred to the head. Trigger points in the neck, shoulder blade and spine may also be sources of these headaches, though they can be much more difficult to identify.</p> <p><b>How Chiropractic Can Help</b></p> <p>There is a large and growing body of medical research that suggests chiropractic care can be effective in preventing or reducing the frequency and severity of primary headaches. There is also some evidence that it may have benefits for cervicogenic headache sufferers.</p> <p>At Walk In Chiropractic associates our Doctor of Chiropractic manipulate the spine and neck improve the alignment of the spine and relieve muscle tension. Spinal Manipulation also reduces nerve irritation and improves vascular flow. Our chiropractic physician may also include massage and other therapies as part of a well-rounded treatment plan. He or she will likely suggest exercise, stretching and relaxation techniques as well as nutritional strategies designed to help prevent future headaches. Call us for an appointment at 713-529-4808<br /> <!--wsa:End-of-Blog-Post--></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/2014/03/10/chiropractic-for-headaches/">Headaches help</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com">Houston Walk In Chiropractic</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Chiropractic for Migraines</title> <link>https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/2012/08/24/chiropractic-for-migraines/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chiropractic-for-migraines</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Reza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Specific Conditions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chronic pain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[headache]]></category> <category><![CDATA[medication]]></category> <category><![CDATA[migraine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[women]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://mywalkinchiropractic.com/chiropractic-for-migraines/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/migraine-headache-200-300.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></div> <p>Migraine sufferers have to endure a pain that is recurring, severe and can last up to 72 hours. Warning signs such as an “aura”, which is a type of visual disturbance, and nausea, sometimes accompany migraines. Many sufferers find that conventional medicine and prescription drugs offer little relief from their condition, and many are turning […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/2012/08/24/chiropractic-for-migraines/">Chiropractic for Migraines</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com">Houston Walk In Chiropractic</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/migraine-headache-200-300.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></div><p>Migraine sufferers have to endure a pain that is recurring, severe and can last up to 72 hours. Warning signs such as an “aura”, which is a type of visual disturbance, and nausea, sometimes accompany migraines. Many sufferers find that conventional medicine and prescription drugs offer little relief from their condition, and many are turning to alternatives methods of treatment in order to manage the pain. One such alternative is chiropractic treatment. </p> <p>A holistic approach to pain relief, chiropractic treatment focuses on aiding numerous health issues through massage, spinal manipulation and adjustment of the body’s soft tissues and joints, predominantly in the back. But is it effective against migraines? </p> <p>In February 2000, a study published by Dr. Tuchin cited the possible benefits of chiropractic treatment in alleviating or easing both the pain and frequency of recurring migraines. The study used a sample of 127 migraine patients, all of whom suffered from at least one migraine per month; this sample was divided into two groups – one control group who received inactive treatment, while the other group received chiropractic treatment, focusing on aligning and treating specific areas of vertebral swelling and misalignment. The study concluded that those who received chiropractic treatment experienced subsequent improvement, showing reduced pain and frequency of their migraines within two months of treatment. The latter group also reported a decline in the need of migraine medications. Further results from the same study found that one in five sufferers from the chiropractic treatment group had a 90% reduction of migraine frequency, while 50% found significant improvement in the severity of their migraines. </p> <p>Studies conducted by R. Bryans et al. published in 2011, concluded that chiropractic care, including spinal manipulation, were found to improve both cerviocogenic headaches as well as migraines. A systematic literature search on controlled clinical trials on the topic of migraines and headaches involving chiropractic treatment, published through August 2009, was conducted using a selection of medical and alternative therapy databases. Research found that chiropractic treatments such as spinal manipulation and massage could significantly help patients who suffer from chronic or episodic migraines, whereas sufferers of tension-type headaches did not respond to such treatment. </p> <p>These studies clearly indicate that migraine sufferers do have a choice of treatment methods. Since chiropractic care is drug-free and likely have other positive benefits, migraine sufferers should seriously consider having an experience chiropractor evaluate their condition.</p> <p> <br /> <!--wsa:End-of-Blog-Post--><br /> </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/2012/08/24/chiropractic-for-migraines/">Chiropractic for Migraines</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com">Houston Walk In Chiropractic</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>