I’ve been a Draper upper cervical chiropractor for many years now, and I’ve dealt with numerous migraine cases. The common notion with this condition is that migraines are just severe headaches. The reality, however, is far from that. Migraines are neurological in nature. They come in phases, and the pain levels vary from mild to [...]
Have you ever endured an excruciating headache lasting for many hours or even days? What you have experienced might be a migraine. Ranked as the third most prevalent illness in the world, migraines are a neurological condition that is very common everywhere. It affects as many as 39 million Americans and 1 billion people worldwide. [...]
A common misconception is that a migraine is just a really bad headache. In fact, a migraine is actually a neurological condition. The bad headache that accompanies a migraine is just one symptom. It’s a symptom that doesn’t even have to be present for a migraine to occur. A migraine episode lasts longer than the [...]
Migraines are a common and extreme neurological condition that affects about 1 in 4 households in the United States. Commonly thought to be just a really bad headache, a migraine is more complex than that. Migraine Symptoms Migraine symptoms range beyond a debilitating headache and can include nausea and vomiting, dizziness, disturbed vision, and extreme [...]
Interestingly, JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association) stated years ago that headaches and migraines actually come from a problem with the neck, not from in the head where the pain is located. If you have ever had a migraine, the last thing on your mind when you are going through it is where [...]
Migraine Information Migraines are known for intense throbbing and pounding head pain, often on only one side of the head. They are most often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, loud noise, and some odors. They can last for a few days or just a few hours. The pain can cause you to [...]
Migraines can really sap your energy and leave you disabled for days afterward. This condition is endemic in the times we are living in. The International Headache Society has certain criteria which must be met to classify head pain as migraines and tension headaches. Using this as a basis, the number of adults who have [...]
Migraines can rob one of time spent with family and friends, limit recreational and social activities, and diminish quality of life. In America, 18% of women, 6% of men, and 10% of children experience migraines, while 12% of adults overall have at least occasional migraines. What are some common migraine symptoms? Nausea and possible vomiting [...]
Migraines can rob one of time spent with family and friends, limit recreational and social activities, and diminish quality of life. In America, 18% of women, 6% of men, and 10% of children experience migraines, while 12% of adults overall have at least occasional migraines. What are some common migraine symptoms? Nausea and possible vomiting [...]
Migraines are becoming a huge health concern worldwide. As many as 46% of people cope with an active headache issue. This includes the 10-12% of those living with migraines in America. Migraines affect women more often than men and can cause one to be unable to perform regular daily activities. The Reality of Migraines Migraines [...]
Once someone has experienced a migraine, he understands just how disabling it can be. It not only affects his life but those around him such as friends, family, co-workers, and employers. Episodic Migraines vs Chronic Migraines Migraines are as unique as the person suffering from them, and there are many categories of migraine. Some of [...]
Migraines are affecting millions of people in the UK. The BBC has stated that many of these are being caused by taking too many painkillers. They feel that people are taking medication to treat their headaches and when a headache returns worse than ever, more medication is being used. While taking medication is usually the [...]
Most people have experienced a headache at one time or another. However, it may be surprising to learn that there is more than one kind of a headache. Knowing which one a person has can help him or her to better cope with it by using the appropriate means. Common Headache Types Here are some [...]
Facts About Migraines While migraines affect both genders, women are more likely to suffer from the condition. Thirty-seven million Americans complain of migraines. Out of that number, 27 million are women. Not only are women more likely to have migraines, episodes last longer and are reportedly more chronic than reported in men. Research has shown [...]
