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"Before I began seeking chiropractic care, I had been suffering from migraines almost every day. My migraines would interfere with my daily life making it hard to function and focus especially at work, and being a college student.  I was taking about six Advil’s a day for the pain. As a nurse, I am aware of the dangers of excessive use of Advil as well as the damages it can do to the body. I thought migraines were something I always had to live with- until someone close to me who was seeking chiropractic care with Dr. Franson had recommended that I go see him. 

Immediately after receiving my first week of chiropractic adjustments my headaches were gone. After nearly four months of receiving adjustments I’m still headache free. Based on my experience and Dr. Franson’s hands on approach to maintaining a healthy life, I would definitely recommend Franson Family Chiropractic  to anyone who is looking to improve their overall health and wellbeing." -C.T.

Migraines are extremely painful, recurring headaches that are sometimes accompanied by other symptoms such as visual disturbances — seeing an aura — or nausea. There are two types of migraine — migraine with aura, formerly called common migraines, and migraine without aura, formerly called classic migraines.

If you have a migraine with aura, you may see things such as stars or zigzag lines or have a temporary blind spot about 30 minutes before the headache starts. Even if you don’t experience an aura, you may have other warning signs in the period before the headaches starts, such as a craving for sweets, thirst, sleepiness, or depression.

Chiropractic shown to help Migraines

Several clinical trials indicate that spinal manipulation therapy may help treat migraine headaches. In one study of people with migraines, 22% of those who received chiropractic manipulation reported more than a 90% reduction of attacks. Also, 49% reported a significant reduction of the intensity of each migraine.

In another study, people with migraine headaches were randomly assigned to receive spinal manipulation, a daily medication (Elavil), or a combination of both. Spinal manipulation worked as well as Elavil in reducing migraines and had fewer side effects. Combining the two therapies didn’t work any better.

In addition, researchers reviewed 9 studies that tested chiropractic for tension or migraine headaches and found that it worked as well as medications in preventing these headaches. (Source: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/migraine-headache-000072.htm#ixzz2IdH...)

Each month throughout 2013 Franson Family Chiropractic will focus on one specific topic – one condition or symptom – as the “Body Signal” of the month. This month we’re diving in to HEADACHES. You can expect articles, blog posts, special referral tools and a dedicated Advanced Workshop – on that topic. The Body Signals Workshops will be limited to 30 guests.  Our workshop this month is on Wednesday, January 30th at 6:45. RSVP for yourself and your guest on our Facebook Event Page or in our office. If you are a guest, admission is free.