The pain from migraines is as real as the pain from an injury with one difference. Healthy habits and simple nonmedical remedies sometimes stop migraines before they start. Medication is the first go-to treatment for migraines. However, medication is only part of the story. You may find that a simple chiropractic adjustment can alleviate the pain of a migraine, plus work to prevent future migraines from occurring!
McKim Chiropractors Nampa ID is a health care profession treat with Chiropractic Adjustment Nampa ID on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system.
There are various measures you can take to reduce migraine pain as well as prevent future migraines from occurring. Take good care of yourself. Combining lifestyle measures with routine chiropractic adjustment is often the most effective way to handle migraines. Here we will discuss five of these measures:
- Calm environment. At the first sign of a migraine, retreat from your usual activities if possible. Migraines often increase sensitivity to light and sound so turn off the lights and relax in a dark, quiet room.
- Temperature Therapy. Apply hot or cold compresses to your head or neck. Ice packs have a numbing effect, which may dull the sensation of pain. Hot packs and heating pads, or warm showers or baths can relax tense muscles.
- Massage. Apply gentle pressure to your scalp or temples. Alleviate muscle tension with a shoulder or neck massage.
- Drink a caffeinated beverage. In small amounts, caffeine alone can relieve migraine pain in the early stages or enhance the pain-reducing effects of acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) and aspirin. However, be careful as drinking too much caffeine too often can lead to withdrawal headaches later on.
- Sleep Well. Migraines may keep you from falling asleep or wake you up at night, and are often triggered by a poor night's sleep. Follow these tips for a sound sleep:
- Establish regular sleep hours. Wake up and go to bed at the same time every day—even on weekends. Keep daytime naps short (no longer than 20-30 minutes).
- Relax at the end of the day. Use anything that helps you relax and promote better sleep: soothing music, warm bath, or reading. Be careful what you eat and drink before bedtime--intense exercise, heavy meals, caffeine, nicotine and alcohol can interfere with sleep.
- Minimize distractions. Save your bedroom for sleep and intimacy. Don't watch television or take work materials to bed. Close your bedroom door. Use a fan to muffle distracting noises.
- Don't try to sleep. The harder you try to sleep, the more awake you'll feel. Read or do another quiet activity until you become drowsy.
- Check your medications. Medications that contain caffeine or other stimulants, including some medications to treat migraines, may interfere with sleep. Check with your doctor.
Living with migraines is a daily challenge. The same lifestyle choices that promote good health can also reduce the frequency and severity of your migraines. Take control of your pain with good chiropractic care!
Do you need relief from migraine pain? Call McKim Chiropractic today to schedule a chiropractic adjustment, or go online to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com to find out more about pain management. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the residents of Boise, ID, Nampa, ID, and Caldwell, ID, live in health wholeness!
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