A study that was performed in 2010 revealed that for the 113 migraine sufferers who participated in the study, neck pain was actually a more common symptom than nausea which has been considered a common migraine symptom for many years.

There was also a survey that asked 144 migraine patients if they experienced neck pain as well, and three-quarters said yes. More than two-thirds said that they felt tightness in their neck. Three in five stated that the neck pain came on before the migraine began. Just under 1 in 5 experienced a stiff neck.

What does this mean for a person who experiences migraines along with neck pain?

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Why Migraines and Neck Pain Often Present Together

As an upper cervical chiropractor, I don’t really find these studies surprising. What we have noticed at Orlando Spine Center is that migraines are often connected to an upper cervical misalignment. While such a misalignment does not always cause pain, it does explain why so many migraine sufferers also experience tightness in the neck, sometimes even as a precursor to the head pain.

Consider the testimonial of one of our patients who had been experiencing headaches for 15 years. Not only has treatment helped her headaches, but it has improved the mobility of her neck and her ability to walk without a limp.

A Natural Alternative to Medication

Before you take your next painkiller, why not see if upper cervical care can relieve your migraines long-term rather than just covering up the pain until the next attack sneaks up on you. At Orlando Spine Center, we use the NUCCA technique to identify and correct misalignments that could potentially cause migraines. Many patients find that their symptoms and the frequency of migraines are reduced, and some see complete resolution of the problem. We hope to create the same results for you.

 

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