How your chiropractor in Richmond, VA, can help with migraines

If you’ve ever had a migraine, you know that it’s much more than just a headache. Experiencing a migraine can make you feel dizzy, nauseated, and unable to go on with your daily activities. The good news is your chiropractor can help you feel better.

Dr. Scott Shaw of Shaw Chiropractic Center in Richmond, VA, offers a wide variety of chiropractic services, including treatment for migraines.

For mild migraine symptoms, you can try a few simple home remedies, including:

• Taking over-the-counter pain medications like Tylenol
• Placing ice packs on your head and neck for 15 minutes several times a day
• Resting in a darkened room

For moderate to severe migraine pain, it’s best to visit your chiropractor. Common professional treatments for migraines include:

Having a spinal adjustment; adjusting the alignment of your spine can help relieve pressure on your nerves.

Therapeutic massage; hands-on massage of your head, neck, and back can help relax tense muscles and relieve strain.

Facial massage; hands-on massage of your face can help relieve sinus headaches by reducing pressure in your sinuses.

Biofeedback training; biofeedback devices like an electromyogram, or EMG, will monitor the level of tension in your muscles. When you are aware of which areas are tense, it can help you to relax those areas.

Relaxation training; this type of training focuses on deep breathing and meditation, which helps you cope with daily stresses, so you can learn to relax.

Stretching exercises; gentle stretching will help your muscles be relaxed, so you can maintain proper body alignment.

Migraine headaches can keep you from enjoying your life. Chiropractic care for migraines works, and it can work for you too. You can achieve relief from migraine headaches, and it starts with just a phone call.

To learn more about how chiropractic services can help with migraines, call Dr. Scott Shaw of Shaw Chiropractic Center in Richmond, VA, at (804) 741-3068. Call now!