Brief overview
Migraines
Migraine is a distinct neurological condition with its own triggers, patterns, and medical management. Chiropractic care is not a treatment for migraine itself, but a musculoskeletal assessment can be helpful when neck pain or postural factors coexist.
Migraine is a complex neurological condition. Chiropractic care should never be presented as a cure. A musculoskeletal assessment may be appropriate when neck pain or mechanical factors coexist, while medical management remains essential.
Common causes
What may be driving it.
- Neurological mechanisms specific to migraine
- Individual triggers such as sleep, stress, hormones, foods, or environment
- Coexisting musculoskeletal contributors in some patients
How chiropractic evaluation may help
A careful assessment first. Then a plan.
Every plan is individualized. A thorough consultation and evaluation is the foundation of appropriate care — or a referral, if that is the right next step.
Evaluation
- — History of pattern, triggers, and prior workup
- — Cervical and postural assessment when neck pain coexists
- — Communication with your medical team when appropriate
How care may help
- — Address musculoskeletal contributors that may amplify neck pain around episodes
- — Support posture, ergonomics, and stress-related tension
- — Encourage referral and coordinated care with your physician
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