Migraine headache is a severe, disabling and recurring headache that commonly affects women. Migraine has a strong genetic predisposition, with approximately 70% of migraine patients having a first-degree relative with a history of migraine.
There are 2 types of migraine:
There are 2 types of migraine:
1. Migraine with aura, formerly called common migraines
2.Migraine without aura, formerly called classic migraines
The exact mechanism behind the cause of migraine is uncertain. However, migraine has been found to have a variety of triggering factors such as:
•Throbbing and intense headache, usually on one side of the head.
• Headache episode can lasts from 4-72 hours.
• Nausea and vomiting. •Sensitivity to light, sound or smell.
•Visual symptoms such as aura, flashing lights.
•Numbness to hands, feet or face
• Exacerbation of headache with physical activities.
Chiropractic treatments have been well documented to manage migraine headache in a drug-free and effective manner. Treatments that are recommended by scientific guideline are spinal manipulation/mobilisation, trigger point therapy, relaxation advice and exercises to restore posture and functions of the spinal joints. On top of that, a 2011 study evaluating a collection of scientific trials concludes that massage therapy, physiotherapy, relaxation and chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy might be as equally effective as migraine medications such as propranolol and topiramate in the prophylactic management of migraine.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with migraine headache, please do not hesitate to come in for an examination at Spearwood Chiropractic. Call us on 0481342837 to make an appointment.
Spearwood Chiropractic utilises a unique combination of chiropractic and soft tissue therapy to deliver fast, effective and long lasting results for joints and muscular issues for all ages.
Our chiropractor, Dr Jackson Yee has a vast range of experience in managing muscular and joints disorders. With a particular passion for sports, Jackson has served as sport trainer at Jandakot Jets Football Club, Southern Lions Rugby Union Football Club, Fremantle Croatia Football Club and Lynwood United Football Club. Some services we offer are manipulative therapy, soft tissue therapy (dry needling/ acupuncture, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy), exercise therapy, nutritional advice, biomechanical and ergonomic education, kinesiotaping and bulk billed x-ray referrals (if required).
Some common conditions our chiropractor treats are low back pain, neck pain, headache, sporting injuries, postural issues, nerve entrapment, sciatica, jaw pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, elbow pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle pain and foot pain.
Private health insurance rebates are available at Spearwood Chiropractic. The amount of coverage varies so please refer to your insurer for your level of rebate.
Located at 12/83 Mell Road, Spearwood Chiropractic also services the surrounding suburbs of Coogee, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill, Beeliar, Success, Hammond Park, Aubin Grove, Bibra Lake, South Lake, Cockburn Central, Munster and Yangebup. To book an appointment, call us now on 0481342837 or enquire further on www.spearwoodchiropractic.com.au
2.Migraine without aura, formerly called classic migraines
The exact mechanism behind the cause of migraine is uncertain. However, migraine has been found to have a variety of triggering factors such as:
- Diet (caffeine, red wine, chocolate)
- Stress
- Hormonal fluctuations.
- Bright light or loud noise
- Heat
- Insufficient or excessive sleep
- Lack of exercise
•Throbbing and intense headache, usually on one side of the head.
• Headache episode can lasts from 4-72 hours.
• Nausea and vomiting. •Sensitivity to light, sound or smell.
•Visual symptoms such as aura, flashing lights.
•Numbness to hands, feet or face
• Exacerbation of headache with physical activities.
Chiropractic treatments have been well documented to manage migraine headache in a drug-free and effective manner. Treatments that are recommended by scientific guideline are spinal manipulation/mobilisation, trigger point therapy, relaxation advice and exercises to restore posture and functions of the spinal joints. On top of that, a 2011 study evaluating a collection of scientific trials concludes that massage therapy, physiotherapy, relaxation and chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy might be as equally effective as migraine medications such as propranolol and topiramate in the prophylactic management of migraine.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with migraine headache, please do not hesitate to come in for an examination at Spearwood Chiropractic. Call us on 0481342837 to make an appointment.
Spearwood Chiropractic utilises a unique combination of chiropractic and soft tissue therapy to deliver fast, effective and long lasting results for joints and muscular issues for all ages.
Our chiropractor, Dr Jackson Yee has a vast range of experience in managing muscular and joints disorders. With a particular passion for sports, Jackson has served as sport trainer at Jandakot Jets Football Club, Southern Lions Rugby Union Football Club, Fremantle Croatia Football Club and Lynwood United Football Club. Some services we offer are manipulative therapy, soft tissue therapy (dry needling/ acupuncture, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy), exercise therapy, nutritional advice, biomechanical and ergonomic education, kinesiotaping and bulk billed x-ray referrals (if required).
Some common conditions our chiropractor treats are low back pain, neck pain, headache, sporting injuries, postural issues, nerve entrapment, sciatica, jaw pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, elbow pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle pain and foot pain.
Private health insurance rebates are available at Spearwood Chiropractic. The amount of coverage varies so please refer to your insurer for your level of rebate.
Located at 12/83 Mell Road, Spearwood Chiropractic also services the surrounding suburbs of Coogee, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill, Beeliar, Success, Hammond Park, Aubin Grove, Bibra Lake, South Lake, Cockburn Central, Munster and Yangebup. To book an appointment, call us now on 0481342837 or enquire further on www.spearwoodchiropractic.com.au
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