Chronic migraines can be debilitating. There’s no predicting when an intense migraine will strike and if it comes at the wrong time, it can destroy productivity and enjoyment.
People who have been suffering from regular and persistent migraines are eager for help. But the best treatments for chronic migraines aren’t always clear. And every treatment is not always the right treatment person to person.
Before taking any drugs or even considering surgery, non-surgical interventions should be examined. In this blog post, we’ll cover a drug-free and non-surgical chronic migraine treatment to consider. If you are someone who suffers from this type of headache, keep reading to find help!
First, let’s start with the basics before getting into the drug-free and non-surgical chronic migraine treatment we recommend.
What are Chronic Migraines?
The International Headache Society defines chronic migraines as more than fifteen headache days per month during a three month period in which more than eight of those days are migrainous, without medication abuse.
Got that?
That can sound complicated. But really, there are three main factors that, when met, constitute “chronic migraines”:
- 15+ headaches per month
- Migraine lasts 4+ hours
- 8+ days with migraine symptoms
If your experience meets all of these characteristics, you are probably suffering from chronic migraines.
At the end of the day, you just want migraine relief. You likely don’t really care about the details or specifics if you can’t get out of bed for half of the month! You go from one doctor to the next hoping that the next medication will get you by.
Let’s continue on and investigate drug-free and non-surgical chronic migraine treatments that you can explore today.
Chronic Migraine Help Without Drugs or Surgery
At the Intouch Chiropractic office in Mission Valley of San Diego, CA, we regularly see patients who experience regular, persistent and painful migraines. Many of these patients have tried all of the typical pharmaceutical interventions, but still can’t find relief.
It’s no wonder that many patients are skeptical when they set foot in our office. We are usually not your first stop and you have tried every single medication on the market and have had every procedure done. You are frustrated, we understand. We wish we would have met you sooner.
One of the main techniques we use at Intouch Chiropractic is called “NUCCA”. NUCCA stands for the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. The techniques involved in NUCCA are much different than the typical chiropractic experience you probably imagine.
There is no twisting of your spine, popping or cracking during a NUCCA chiropractic treatment. The adjustments are gentle and light, but the effects are profound.
Recent research supports what we see in our office every day: happy, symptom-free, former chronic patients. Once under care, patients always ask, “why didn’t my doctor tell me about NUCCA and chiropractic?” It’s true! NUCCA helps thousands of patients nationwide just like you overcome chronic and severe migraines once and for all. We are happy to help one patient at a time.
So, how does NUCCA help migraines?
NUCCA Chiropractic and Chronic Migraines
Oftentimes, the cause of chronic migraine headaches has to do with a misalignment in the upper cervical spine. Misalignments in the top of the spine can disrupt the body, reducing blood flow and putting pressure on the nervous system.
The core aim of NUCCA is to realign the upper cervical spine and allow these bodily processes and systems to function better. By restoring blood flow, reducing nerve irritation and alleviating muscle tension, NUCCA is a proven method for treating migraines.
And the evidence isn’t just anecdotal!
Clinical studies also prove this out, showing a reduction in migraine symptoms for patients who have undergone a NUCCA adjustment.
“Dr. Young and his staff have been wonderful. After my first visit I was actually pleasantly surprised to not have a screaming headache at the end of the day. Such an amazing experience to get some help without taking meds that have harmful effects in the long run, something I really appreciate. Don’t get me wrong, meds have their place and I’m an advocate for making sure to follow doctor’s orders. However, I wanted to see if I could be helped with appropriate adjustments before adding meds or surgery to my needs. I know my body has a good system to heal, it sometimes just needs a reminder. Dr. Young and his team helped to remind my body to help itself get stronger.” – Intouch Chiropractic Review by Becky W.
Chronic Migraines and Getting Help
One of the primary obstacles we have seen is that patients just learn to live with their chronic migraines. They believe they have tried everything already. Sometimes, it has become part of their identity.
It’s cliche, but don’t give up! You haven’t tried everything until you have tried NUCCA Upper Cervical Care.
At Intouch Chiropractic in San Diego, our doctors get excellent results with chronic patients consistently. Wouldn’t you like to have your life back? To be able to do simple things like play with your kids? Go to work or out to dinner with your friends? Give us a call and set-up an appointment today. You aren’t your diagnosis. Get your life back!
