A recent study published in the journal Headache highlights the importance of a good night’s sleep for people who suffer from migraines, according to a report from the Huffington Post.
Researchers at the University of Mississippi found a clear association between poor sleep quality and both the frequency and severity of headaches, as well as increased disability during migraine episodes.
The study compared students who experienced migraines with those who did not, analyzing their sleep habits. Among students with migraines, the researchers recorded headache frequency, intensity, and the level of disability experienced during each episode.
Key Findings:
- About 26.7% of the nearly 300 students studied had migraines.
- Poor sleep quality was more common among migraine sufferers (85.9%) than among those without migraines (62%).
- Among students with migraines, poor sleep quality was linked to more frequent and more disabling headaches.
“Consistent with prior studies on chronic migraine, poor sleep quality is uniquely associated with episodic migraines,” the researchers concluded.
Earlier research, also published in Headache, suggests that maintaining good sleep habits may reduce both the number and intensity of migraines, according to WebMD.
Drug-Free Migraine Relief
Addressing migraines effectively means getting to the root cause, not just treating symptoms. For many, migraines begin after head or neck trauma, such as a car accident, fall, or other injury. Traumas like these can cause misalignments in the upper neck, which have been shown to affect blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow between the brain and body.
Changes in fluid exchange in the brain have been linked to a variety of conditions, including migraines and sleep disturbances.
The upper cervical system provides a way to correct these misalignments. Upper cervical doctors:
- Perform a postural examination to identify body imbalances.
- Take precise 3-dimensional upper neck x-rays to calculate the exact misalignment.
- Apply a specific correction, followed by follow-up x-rays to ensure the misalignment is properly addressed.
Few clinics are trained to provide this specialized procedure, but one such clinic is available right in your community. The state-of-the-art care at our clinic has helped children and adults regain their lives, including many living with migraines. The upper cervical procedure is safe, gentle, and highly precise.
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Dr. Craig Lapenski at Advanced Spinal Care, in Graham, Washington is one of 27 Board Certified NUCCA Doctors worldwide. His clinic serves the highest quality upper cervical care in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Lapenski also serves a number of patients who are out of state including Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New York, and more! He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines, headaches, fibromyalgia, vertigo, neck pain, back pain, and more. More information can be found on our website at https://www.nuccawashington.com/