Migraine

Migraine is a specific type of headache and can be experienced from as little as once or twice a year, or as often as two or three times a week. The pain is severe, throbbing and usually on one side of the head. A migraine attack may last from four hours to three days.

A migraine headache has different symptoms to other types of headache. Some of the symptoms include:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Sensitivity to light
• Sensitivity to sound
• Affected vision, such as an aura
• Sensitivity to smell and touch

The medical community believes migraine attacks are almost certainly triggered by a combination of factors, such as:

• Diet - cheese, chocolate, citrus fruits, alcohol (especially red wine).
• Sleep - too little or too much.
• Menstrual cycle - migraine occurs two to three times more frequently in women than men.
• Physiochemical - excessive heat, light, noise or certain chemicals.
• Emotional - stress, excitement and fatigue.
• Relaxation (weekend migraines) - often triggered by a period of stress and overwork followed by relaxation.
• Neuromusculoskeletal causes – related to neck and nervous system function

Treatment at Chirosports is aimed at relieving tension, reducing stress, improving neck function and improving your nervous systems ability to cope with stress. Results are often achieved. Other supportive therapies include Acupuncture, Hypnotherapy, Naturopathy and Nutrition, Relaxation, Yoga and Meditation.