Causes of Migraines from Your Plano Chiropractor, Willow Bend Chiropractic

Our chiropractor provides effective treatment for both tension headaches and migraines. Learn the difference between these two headaches, then find out what may be causing your migraines and how our Plano chiropractor can provide migraine relief. 

Migraines vs. Tension Headaches

A tension headache causes pain and pressure, most commonly on both sides of your head rather than only one side. You may feel pressure on your forehead, your temples, or the back of your neck. Headaches can last for a few hours or a few days. Along with stress and anxiety, muscle tension can cause these headaches.   

Migraines, on the other hand, are more intense than tension headaches. Many patients experience sensory symptoms, from nausea and dizziness to vision loss and sensitivity to sound or light. Migraines usually concentrate in one area, rather than on both sides of the head. Symptoms make it difficult to concentrate on other things. 

What Causes Migraines? 

Migraines have many potential causes, such as: 

• Stress
• Exhaustion
• Dehydration
• Certain foods or beverages, such as bacon or cheese
• Strong odors
• Certain medications, such as contraception 
• Low blood sugar
• Poor sleep 

Keeping a headache diary can help you track when migraines come on and what you were doing beforehand, so you can identify triggers and make lifestyle changes. Our Plano chiropractor can provide support and pain relief as you try to determine migraine triggers and reduce the frequency of headaches. 

How Our Plano Chiropractor Treats Chronic Migraines 

If you suffer frequent tension headaches, chiropractic adjustments to the neck can promote headache relief in Plano. Studies show that adjustments are as effective as medication and offer no negative side effects. We will adjust the upper cervical or the top two adjustments of the spine. 

For migraine relief, we also make upper cervical adjustments. By relieving stress and tension in the body, our chiropractor in Plano reduces the triggers of migraines. We also discuss your symptoms to determine potential lifestyle triggers, foods, or environments that cause migraines. By avoiding migraine triggers and using chiropractic, you can reduce chronic migraines. 

Get Headache Relief in Plano 

If you are ready to get headache relief in Plano, call us today at 972-608-4411 and reserve your first appointment with our chiropractor in Plano.