Chiropractic a migraine cure? I don't think so!
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Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care helps many who suffer from chronic pain and disease. Providing them with often permanent relief from conditions such as Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, Asthma, and neck pain to name a few. This very specific type of care utilizes the most advanced diagnostic tools and treatment available.
To understand how upper cervical chiropractic care works; one must first understand how the nervous system (brain and spinal cord) functions. The human brain communicates through a large network of nerves (similar to an electrical circuit) connecting different organs and systems of the body (like telephone wires connecting phones). This constant communication is essential for the proper function and health of every cell, organ, and system in the body.
The spinal cord transmits information back and forth between the brain and the body and is protected by the spinal column. When injuries occur to spinal segments (traumas such as auto accidents, falls, sports accidents, the birth process, etc.), the spinal vertebrae may misalign and irritate surrounding nerves, resulting in a “short circuit” of the involved nerves.
The top two bones in the neck have been isolated as the most significant in the spinal column because these vertebrae are located at the critical junction between the brain (control center) and the spinal cord. Because the nervous system controls and coordinates all functions in our bodies, including our immune system, any misalignments causing irritation to the nerves at this critical level in the upper cervical spine can result in dysfunction of the bodily organs supplied by the damaged nerves, thus creating numerous health problems. Because all nerve signals must pass through the upper cervical region in order to reach lower parts of the body, any and all functions of the body can be affected by the spine at this level. Recent research shows a link between trauma to the head, neck or upper back and the onset of many serious health problems. Following the trauma, symptoms can be triggered immediately or can take months or years to develop. The purpose of upper cervical chiropractic care is to reverse the trauma induced upper neck injury; thereby reducing neurological irritation; because without irritation, our nervous systems can properly control our bodies’ functions and maintain us in good health. While many sufferers recall specific traumas such as head injuries, auto accidents, or falls, some do not. An upper cervical examination is necessary in each individual’s case to assess whether an upper cervical injury is present and whether benefit from upper cervical care can be achieved.
MY REACTION:
The above sounds very logical. However, my experience is that chiropractic care does little to nothing for MY migraines. I have logged in well over a thousand visits, so it is not from lack of trying or wishing. I still continue to see chiropractors from time to time -- I just no longer expect the impossible from them -- to effect a migraine cure for me.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care helps many who suffer from chronic pain and disease. Providing them with often permanent relief from conditions such as Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, Asthma, and neck pain to name a few. This very specific type of care utilizes the most advanced diagnostic tools and treatment available.
To understand how upper cervical chiropractic care works; one must first understand how the nervous system (brain and spinal cord) functions. The human brain communicates through a large network of nerves (similar to an electrical circuit) connecting different organs and systems of the body (like telephone wires connecting phones). This constant communication is essential for the proper function and health of every cell, organ, and system in the body.
The spinal cord transmits information back and forth between the brain and the body and is protected by the spinal column. When injuries occur to spinal segments (traumas such as auto accidents, falls, sports accidents, the birth process, etc.), the spinal vertebrae may misalign and irritate surrounding nerves, resulting in a “short circuit” of the involved nerves.
The top two bones in the neck have been isolated as the most significant in the spinal column because these vertebrae are located at the critical junction between the brain (control center) and the spinal cord. Because the nervous system controls and coordinates all functions in our bodies, including our immune system, any misalignments causing irritation to the nerves at this critical level in the upper cervical spine can result in dysfunction of the bodily organs supplied by the damaged nerves, thus creating numerous health problems. Because all nerve signals must pass through the upper cervical region in order to reach lower parts of the body, any and all functions of the body can be affected by the spine at this level. Recent research shows a link between trauma to the head, neck or upper back and the onset of many serious health problems. Following the trauma, symptoms can be triggered immediately or can take months or years to develop. The purpose of upper cervical chiropractic care is to reverse the trauma induced upper neck injury; thereby reducing neurological irritation; because without irritation, our nervous systems can properly control our bodies’ functions and maintain us in good health. While many sufferers recall specific traumas such as head injuries, auto accidents, or falls, some do not. An upper cervical examination is necessary in each individual’s case to assess whether an upper cervical injury is present and whether benefit from upper cervical care can be achieved.
MY REACTION:
The above sounds very logical. However, my experience is that chiropractic care does little to nothing for MY migraines. I have logged in well over a thousand visits, so it is not from lack of trying or wishing. I still continue to see chiropractors from time to time -- I just no longer expect the impossible from them -- to effect a migraine cure for me.
posted by Ron King at 3:23 PM
3 Comments:
When I had one migraine a year, I'd go in as soon as I felt the aura and the chiropractic would pretty much take care of it and i wouldn't get the migraine. But, once I started getting them chronicly (sp?), daily, I started going a few times a week and it did nothing! I tried accupuncture, masage therapy, herbal teas, everything, before I turned to western medicine. I agree with you. It's no good for the really bad, high pain level migs. It's ok for the once a year variety, where the pain level doesn't go above a 7 and you just get it for a weekend and that's it. It's a nice thought, but that's all. Just wishful thinking. :) You're a good writer and I really like all the information you provide. I've learned alot from you. Please, keep it up! Thanks!
Great blog I hope we can work to build a better health care system as we are in a major crisis and health insurance is a major aspect to many.
Dear Mr. King,
Happened to stumble upon your blog quite by accident. Your story sounds interesting, and I enjoyed reading your "reaction" as you put it. In a clinical science, it is certainly true that not everything works for every patient.
It would be of some benefit to your readers to share information on the techniques you have been adjusted under, for what contiguous length of time, to what affect, etc. Perhaps there is still hope.
If you currently suffer from these headaches, after "logg[ing] in well over a thousand [chiropractic] visits", then there are two avenues to explore.
First, the technique used is not clearing your nervous system of interference...at least not completely.
Second, something in your lifestyle is generating the interference (remember thoughts, traumas, toxins) very soon after your adjustment. In simpler terms, your body has not been clear of interference long enough to overcome the cause of the headaches.
If you would like further discussion, please email me at jedtsmith(at)hotmail.com
Sincerely,
Dr. J.T. Smith
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