Migraine headaches are believed to affect 27 million people across America. New Canaan CT is no different. All too often people find themselves with throbbing almost pulsating migraine headaches. These good people are bombarded with headache messages from the big pharmaceutical companies that offer relief. But do they really offer relief? No one can actually say what causes migraines. Big Pharma wants you to rely on medications that you need to remain on for life if you want to be headache free. Wouldn’t you want to try a different way to stop your migraines?
Core Health Darien has been helping people from New Canaan who want lasting non-drug relief from migraines. How do we do this? Our migraine care starts with an exam and a review of MRIs and X-rays. We take a look at the migraine medications you might be taking. At times we order blood work to see if there is anything that could be the root cause of your migraine headaches. We do a physical exam to see if you have any subluxations that could be causing you to have headaches. Now we are ready to determine if we can help you. Then we provide you with a treatment plan to address your migraine headaches.
Pressure along the base of your head at the neck is usually a trouble spot for migraine sufferers. Tension at the base of the brain can block nerve impulses from the peripheral body to the brain and vice versa. Irritation at the level of the brainstem is a common cause of migraine headaches we have found. There is a nerve bundle in the brain stem called the Reticular Activating System (RAS). The RAS is a network of nerve cells that projects information to the hypothalamus to help regulate behavior. It also signals the thalamus to regulate sleep/wake cycles and the fight or flight response of the sympathetic nervous system.
Migraine Headaches Due to Stress
Stress is a physical response our body makes as it encounters adversity. This can be mental, environmental, physical, chemical, or emotional challenges. The body deals with stress by producing cortisol and adrenaline and norepinephrine. The stress hormones cause restriction of blood flow and can lead to migraine headaches. How many people living in New Canaan do you know of that do not have stress in their lives? It is no wonder why New Canaan residents with headaches come to Core Health Darien.
The main Types of Migraines are as follows:
- Migraine with aura
- Migraine without aura
- Vestibular migraine
- Abdominal migraine
- Hemiplegic migraine
- Menstrual migraine
Quite often advanced imaging such as Ct scans and Mri are needed to evaluate Migraine Headaches. These tests can be expensive but could also save your life. Chronic migraine headaches can sometimes be indicative of more serious underlying conditions. When serious migraines become chronic it is best to have these advanced imaging studies performed to be safe. The information provided in this article does not replace medical advice. YOu should always check with your doctor when you have serious health issues like migraine headaches.
