Migraines are a neurological condition affecting the lives of more than 40 million men, women, and children across America, and over a billion individuals worldwide. Approximately four million are struck with this pain on a chronic basis, leading to being incapacitated an average of 15 days each month. A variety of drugs are commonly prescribed to combat these headaches and the side effects that occur with them, which often include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and noise.

Unfortunately, the medications do not work for everyone, and many people would prefer to utilize more natural methods to alleviate the pain of migraines. An Ellenville NY chiropractic office may use a combination of many techniques, including acupuncture, to provide a holistic alternative to drugs.

A lot of people who suffer from migraines report that pain in their spine or cervical region, often trigger flare ups. The primary means by which chiropractors address the condition's neurological aspect, is spinal manipulation. Most patients who undergo these therapies report significantly positive results in improving the intensity, frequency, and duration of the headaches.

Craniosacral therapy is a manipulative technique that is extremely gentle, yet very effective at restoring balance and flow to the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds both the brain and spinal cord. This relieves migraine pain naturally, with many patients reporting the effects to be long term.

Acupuncture, an ancient branch of Chinese medicine, has been demonstrated to alleviate pain naturally by balancing the body's chi, or natural energy. An Ellenville NY chiropractic doctor will insert a number of hair thin needles along the paths of energy in the body known as meridians. These needles help to unblock chi's flow, which eases pain naturally while restoring whole body wellness.

Needles will not be placed in a person's head when they undergo acupuncture for relief from migraines. They actually get inserted at points along meridians in the arms and legs. The procedure is painless and very gentle, with patients saying they felt nothing, many becoming so relaxed that they sleep through the application. Multiple appointments will be required to achieve long term effects, the exact amount will vary depending on the frequency and severity of the headaches.