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Upper Cervical Care

A New Approach for Achieving Migraine Relief!

Upper Cervical Chiropractic Migraine Headache Care Littleton Colorado

Migraine Headache Relief Treatment Denver Colorado

Migraines, Headaches, Tension Headaches, Cluster Headaches

Description
  • Migraines affect 29.5 million Americans.
  • Migraine is usually characterized by a one-sided, throbbing and pulsating pain, accompanied by nausea.
  • vomiting and sensitivity to light and noise in various combinations.
  • A minority of migraine sufferers have aura, visual displays before or during attacks.
  • Migraines are most commonly experienced between the ages of 15 and 55.
  • Women are almost three times more likely to suffer from migraines than men.

Upper Cervical Chiropractic and Headaches

Most publications or informational sites about headaches will state that they are not certain what causes headaches. However, there are many publications and research articles that link some form of trauma as the initiating factor for the onset of migraines. The trauma could be as simple as a slip and fall that landed you on your bottom. In fact this is enough force to cause a minor concussion. This is very relevant to Upper Cervical Chiropractic because with a whiplash or concussion force the upper part of the spine is most vulnerable to an associated injury.

Upper Cervical Chiropractic was developed specifically for these kinds of injuries in order to be safe and achieve the most reliable and beneficial outcome possible. A detailed x-ray analysis and nervous system assessment are performed to determine where and when an adjustment is needed.

An appointment for a conversation with Dr. Marc or Dr. Katie is FREE! CALL 303-601-3820

Popular Sources

migraine.com
  • Previous head or neck injury

Mayo Clinic
  • Migraines may be caused by changes in the trigeminal nerve, a major pain pathway. Imbalances in brain chemicals, including serotonin — which helps regulate pain in your nervous system — also may be involved.
  • Serotonin levels drop during migraines. This may trigger your trigeminal system to release substances called neuropeptides, which travel to your brain's outer covering (meninges). The result is headache pain.

Triggers
  • Hormone Changes
  • Food
  • Stress
  • Sensory stimuli
  • Changes in Wake-sleep pattern
  • Physical Factors
  • Changes in the environment
  • Medications

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