If you suffer from migraines, you have likely tried many treatments without finding reliable relief. Instead of continuing to experience disruptions in your daily life from the debilitating pain, it’s time to try something new: NUCCA Spinal Care at Intouch Chiropractic is an effective chronic migraine treatment in San Diego. The doctors at Intouch Chiropractic in San Diego are prepared to provide expert, highly effective care to help you get back to your active lifestyle.
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Treating the Source of Migraine Pain: Stress
The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that receives migraine and headache triggers and sends these signals to the brainstem. If there is a misalignment of the atlas, the top bone in your neck, it can put indirect pressure on this delicate area, causing migraine symptoms.
From an upper cervical care perspective, one of the primary factors or causes of migraines is your body’s inability to adapt to some form of stress. The three forms of stress we encounter regularly are physical, chemical, and emotional stress.
NUCCA Spinal Care focuses on removing physical stress to the upper neck that causes painful headaches. Take a look in the mirror and ask yourself: Is my head on straight? Is one shoulder higher than the other? These postural distortions put a tremendous amount of stress on the upper neck and can contribute to migraine symptoms.
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AN EFFECTIVE MIGRAINE TREATMENT IN SAN DIEGO
NUCCA is a gentle procedure that realigns the atlas, taking pressure off the brainstem. Our doctors are experts at analyzing this area of the spine by using precise measurements of your head and neck.
NUCCA Spinal Care restores body alignment and balance to this vital part of your spine based on information we get from X-rays of your head and neck.
In many cases, NUCCA completely eliminates migraine symptoms or reduces the intensity and frequency of migraine episodes. If you are interested in exploring this migraine treatment in San Diego, please call our office today at (619) 756-7510 or request an appointment here.
What Causes a Migraine?
Patients report many migraine triggers, but unfortunately, the cause of migraines is widely unknown. The most common theories about the cause of migraines include:
- An underlying central nervous system disorder is believed to trigger a migraine episode.
- Irregularities in the brain’s vascular system (blood vessel system) may cause migraines.
- Some researchers believe that there is a genetic predisposition that may cause migraines.
- Abnormalities of nerve pathways and brain chemicals may cause migraine episodes.
While we know that these are all likely causes, it is unclear why these signals become activated in the first place. A migraine kicks off when overactive nerve cells send out impulses to your blood vessels. This causes a cascade release of substances such as prostaglandins and serotonin, which cause swelling of your blood vessels near the nerve endings, resulting in pain and other symptoms like nausea and sleep disorders.
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Many patients tell us that they have suffered for years searching for effective, chronic migraine treatments and medications. They have already been to their primary care doctor and seen specialists and neurologists. They have taken every over-the-counter pill and prescription medication available and manage their symptoms as best possible year after year. Some experts report that up to 20% of the U.S. population experiences migraines. That’s 1 in 5 people, and migraines are 66% more common in women than in men.
If you relate, don’t lose hope. Effective migraine treatment in San Diego could be just a phone call away. Call our office to hear about our treatment options and see a migraine specialist. Or schedule an appointment here to join us at our San Diego practice and experience the Intouch Chiropractic difference.
Common Questions
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What's the Difference Between a Headache and a Migraine?
A regular headache causes general head pain but usually doesn't stop you from going about your day. A migraine is a distinct neurological condition — throbbing pain, often on one side, severe enough to interfere with daily activities, typically lasting 4 hours to 3 days. Migraines often come with nausea, light and sound sensitivity, and sometimes a visual aura.
What Triggers a Migraine?
Migraine triggers vary widely from person to person, and most patients are affected by only 1 or 2. Common categories include certain foods (processed, aged, or salty) and drinks (alcohol, caffeine), sensory triggers like bright lights or strong smells, stress, changes in sleep, hormonal shifts, certain medications, and changes in weather or barometric pressure.
What Are the Symptoms of a Migraine?
A migraine typically lasts a few hours to three days, causing moderate to severe pain usually on one side of the head. Common accompanying symptoms include nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sound, or smell, fatigue, dizziness, and a tender scalp. Migraines often respond well to NUCCA Spinal Care, a gentle upper-cervical technique with no popping or twisting.
What Is a Migraine Aura?
About 1 in 5 migraine sufferers experience an aura — a warning signal lasting 15 to 60 minutes that can appear before, during, or after the headache. Classic symptoms include flashing lights, blurred vision, or blind spots, and some people experience tingling, ringing in the ears, or speech difficulty. Rare subtypes include hemiplegic, retinal, and brainstem aura migraines.
When Should I Seek Emergency Care for a Migraine?
Some aura symptoms can mimic a stroke, so it's important to know the difference. Seek emergency care immediately for facial drooping, one-sided weakness or numbness, slurred speech, sudden vertigo, or loss of balance — especially if these symptoms are new, sudden, or unlike your usual migraines. When in doubt, it's always safer to get evaluated right away.
Can a Chiropractor Help With Migraines?
Many patients find relief for their migraines with chiropractic care. Since over 75% of migraine sufferers also have neck pain or stiffness, addressing spinal alignment can help — some studies suggest spinal adjustments can be as effective as preventive medications. At Intouch Chiropractic, we use NUCCA Spinal Care, a precise upper-cervical technique that targets misalignment at the base of the skull without any popping or twisting of the spine.
Could I Be Suffering From Vascular Headaches?
Vascular headache is an older term now generally used interchangeably with migraine. It refers to headaches linked to changes in the blood vessels in your head, often triggered by hormone shifts, certain foods, weather changes, or emotional stress. These headaches commonly come with nausea, light and sound sensitivity, and visual auras, and typically don't respond well to over-the-counter pain relievers.
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