Frequently Asked Questions

We were hoping you would like to know.  You see, headache pain is Nature's warning signal that something has disturbed the physiological functions of the body.
It is easy for most of us to understand what causes a hangover headache (too much grape juice!).  But why the migraine from just one glass of wine?
Other triggers of a migraine besides alcohol are caffeine, chocolate, dairy products, junk foods, MSG, cigar and cigarette smoke, gasoline, cologne, loud sounds, bright lights, fatigue, changes in the weather, emotional stress, dysmenorrhea, constipation, urinary tract infections, stomach trouble, and prescription drugs including headache medications!
The BIG question is, why do these things trigger a painful migraine in one person and not another? 
The Chiropractic profession explains that the underlying CAUSE of migraines is due to a disturbance of the nervous system.  When there is an interference with the normal flow of nerve energy between the brain and the organs and functions of the body, it results in a reduced function of the normal activities of the body.
As an example, a reduction in the normal nerve energy flow to the stomach would result in a tendancy toward a digestive disturbance.  Then, all it would take to bring on a migraine would be to eat or drink some of the above triggers.  Likewise, a reduced nerve energy flow to the glandular, eliminative, muscular and circulatory systems can also bring on a migraine with the help of some of the above triggers.
All organs and functions of the body are dependent on 100% flow of nerve energy from the brain via the spinal cord and spinal nerves.
The spinal column, with all of the individual vertebrae, serves to protect the spinal cord and spinal nerves.  Occasionally, due to physical or emotional stress, the spinal muscles will spasm and one or more of the vertebrae may become misaligned slightly and, in turn, reduce the normal flow of nerve energy.  These vertebral misalignments are called subluxations.
Gental spinal adjustments help reduce the subluxations, realign the spine, increase mobility and restore normal function to all the organs and tissues of the body.
If you know someone who is taking drugs for "temporary relief" of migraine headaches, please suggest they call us for an appointment.  They may no longer have to suffer!