If you or someone you know suffers from chronic Migraines, getting checked by an Upper Cervical Chiropractor may help reduce migraine symptoms and migraine frequency. Today we review The NUCCA Migraine study that followed 11 migraine patients over 8 weeks who clearly noted reduced symptoms and reduced frequency. Here is a link to the study:

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2015/630472/

We will review the study to highlight why this might be the case. As stated before, if you or someone you know suffers from migraines call our office today to find out more.

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The focus of this study is to show a possible connection to relief for migraine sufferers, and an increase in intracranial compliance. First we describe briefly what that means. Intracranial compliance means the ability of fluid to enter and escape the brain safely, like: arterial, venous, and Cerebrospinal fluid. The skull may be thought of as a pressurized vault that fluid is constantly pumped into and out of at a perfect balance. If the balance is disrupted it can cause issues that impede the brain's ability to function properly. Migraines may be a result of this issue as well as a whole host of other neurodegenerative disorders.

After eight weeks 5 of 11 patients showed a significant increase in intracranial compliance and all 11 showed significant reductions in symptoms and frequency of symptoms. This is thought to have happened by balancing the gateway at the base of the skull where fluid travels in and out of the skull. The top two vertebra of the spine have been shown to influence the fluid balances in the brain, as well as the nerve signals in and out of the brain. So, if you or someone you know is suffers from migraines, Upper Cervical Chiropractic care may be a very helpful tool to regain quality of life and function. Call our office today to find out more or to schedule an Initial Consultation today.

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