A
review of medical sources on migraines shows that the medical
profession does not have an understanding as to the cause of
migraines, and their only treatment is medication in an attempt to
alleviate the pain.
However,
the authors of this study suggest that, "Many investigations
suggest that chiropractic care may be of benefit to patients
suffering with headaches including migraines."
In
this case, a 75-year-old woman presented herself to the chiropractor
with migraines. She had been diagnosed with migraines as a teenager
and suffered with them ever since. She had never been to a
chiropractor prior to this time as reported in this case study. The
woman reported that her migraine headaches were rated about an 8 out
of 10, with 10 being the worst. She had taken numerous pain killers
and anti-inflammatories in an attempt to help the problem.
The
chiropractic examination and analysis including x-rays led to the
conclusion that there was a subluxation at the upper neck known as the atlas. Based on this information, a specific form of upper neck adjustments was initiated to correct the subluxation in the upper cervical area of the neck.
The
case study notes that after 10 weeks of care, the patient's migraines
reduced from an 8 out of 10, to a 3 out of 10. The improvement was
verified by examination procedures as well as by her medical
physician. The study authors reported, "Upon re-evaluation with
the patient’s medical doctor, the patient stated an improvement in
the overall frequency and duration of migraines, as well as a
reduction of her medications, but the exact dosages was not given."
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