What Does the Research Say?
Research has shown that 92% of people suffering with migraine headaches have found relief with upper cervical chiropractic. Upper cervical chiropractic approaches such as upper cervical focus on correcting a small misalignment at the top of the neck where the brain and spinal cord come together.
Correcting this problem, gently and precisely with the upper cervical procedure has been shown to immediately improve the blood circulation and cerebral spinal fluid flow to the brain. Because this approach is focused on the cause, rather than the effect 9 out of 10 people have seen results according to published research.
Even medical doctors have looked to the neck for the source of headaches going all the way back to the 1950s. The Journal of the American Medical Association said:
“Headaches are not headaches at all but really a pain in the neck.”
So Why Is Most Headache Help Focused on Numbing the Head?
The most common form of headache treatment today is the use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Not only are these medications costly, but they also can cause numerous, negative side effects.
Including:
- Abnormal Sensations (tingling, burning)
- Dizziness (Vertigo)
- Weakness
- Neck, Jaw, and Throat Pain
- Nausea
- Abdominal Pain
Unfortunately, most people have never heard of natural approaches such as upper cervical. There is big money in headache medicine for the pharmaceutical companies.
Natural Migraine Relief Is Possible
upper cervical Specialists have helped thousands of patients reduce the frequency and intensity of their headache symptoms. Because the upper cervical region of the neck (C1-C2) is more susceptible to injury than the rest of the spine, upper cervical Doctors have found a link between a misalignment of the upper neck area and chronic headaches. And they are able to gently and safely address this underlying problem.
So what are you waiting for?
References:
http://www.erinelster.com/PDFabstract.aspx?PDFID=9
Seletz E. Whiplash Injuries. JAMA, 1958; 168(13): 1750-1755
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Dr. Craig Lapenski and Dr. Martha Schenk of Advanced Spinal Care, in Graham, Washington are your Graham NUCCA Specialists trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). Their upper cervical clinic also serves Puyallup, Tacoma, Olympia, and Sumner. They are 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 and other headaches, fibromyalgia, vertigo, neck and back pain, and more. More information can be found on our website at https://www.nuccawashington.com/