Chiropractic care and Management of Migraines

​Migraines are thought to affect 15% of the global population and sufferers commonly choose to self-medicate rather than seeking medical care. The quality of life of migraine sufferers can be greatly reduced, especially if the intensity is severe with regular frequency. From the intense pain to the neurological symptoms that distinguish migraine from other forms of headaches, medications are usually the first line of attack when a migraine strikes.
For a long time, Chiropractors have been aware that adjustments can help with various types of headaches and many studies of different kinds have been done before. Just recently, there was a new systematic and critical review (an analysis of collection of studies), published in the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal which suggests that specific manual Chiropractic adjustments, alongside soft tissue work may be effective in managing migraine.
There are two (2) takeaway points from the study. Firstly, specific Chiropractic manual adjustments with soft tissue work may help in reducing intensity, frequency, and duration of migraine attacks. Secondly, it may also help in reducing the use of analgesic medications, which can have negative effects on the gut and other systems with long term use; as well as the potential addictive nature of it.
While it is great that the study focuses on the role of Chiropractic. It is also important to consider that there’s still much to learn. Onset of migraines and other types of headaches can be multifactorial and connected to other stressors such as chemical and emotional stressors.
If you suffer from migraines, and other types of headaches, consider Chiropractic care. Book a consultation with us, or come and return to our care to ensure that you get checked thoroughly and get adjusted so that you can continue to live the best life possible with less headaches or migraines.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
 
 
Allix F, Aubry A, Hoog V, Lorenzelli C, Sok S. The management of diagnosed Migraine patients through manual therapy: A Systematic and Critical Review. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2025;6.1. www.apcj.net/papers-issue-6-1/#AllixMigraine