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Once someone has experienced a migraine, he understands just how disabling it can be. It not only affects his life but those around him such as friends, family, co-workers, and employers.
Episodic Migraines vs Chronic Migraines
Migraines are as unique as the person suffering from them, and there are many categories of migraine. Some of the most common are either episodic or chronic. An episodic migraine occurs less than 15 days a month while a chronic headache occurs 15 or more days a month. Those with episodic migraines can go weeks or months without having a migraine, or they may have them several times per week. They can eventually turn into chronic migraines.
New Information About Migraines
Recently, new information has been released in Neurology that reveals that a biomarker called ceramide may be able to predict whether or not a person will suffer from migraines. A biomarker is a substance that appears in a person’s blood that indicates one may have a certain health condition. Ceramide was present in lower levels in those who experienced migraines. Those without migraines had higher levels of ceramide. As ceramide increased, the risk for developing migraines decreased.
Coping with Migraines in Draper, Utah
It is not understood exactly why migraines occur. Therefore, caring for them can be difficult. Medical doctors will often prescribe pharmaceuticals that are aimed at reducing how severe a migraine gets before it becomes unbearable.
Here at Source Chiropractic and Wellness in Draper, I focus my attention on realigning the bones of the upper neck, particularly the C1 and C2 vertebrae. This is often the underlying cause of migraines. If these bones are actually misaligned, they can hinder the function of the nervous system and cause improper blood flow to and from the brain and body.
Using a gentle technique, that case show is helpful for many migraine patients, it is possible to help the bones realign naturally without popping or cracking the spine. The body then can repair the damage done by the previous misalignment and restore communication throughout the body. This is often all that is needed to see an improvement in the frequency of migraines. Some see them go away for good.
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