Migraines and Concussions: Explaining the Connection

August 20, 2023
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Are you one of the millions suffering from migraines? So you must be familiar with that throbbing sensation in your temples, that pulsating beat that makes you scram to a dark and quiet sanctuary away from the bright lights and loud sounds. Sometimes your episodes can trigger nausea that can involve vomiting. Unfortunately, it can disrupt your daily routine and mess up whatever you planned for the day. It’s normal to find options for lasting relief; after all, who doesn’t want to feel better? So what gets rid of migraines in Boise naturally? Is there a natural method that patients can rely on? 

But before you find what works for your migraine, you must understand why and how it’s happening. One specific factor we will look into is the migraine-concussion connection. Have you recently endured a head injury? If yes, this guide is the perfect migraine resource for you! Find out how that forceful blow to your head can trigger unwanted migraine episodes. Let our chiropractor for migraine in Boise help you understand the connection so you can move forward and find lasting relief.

 

Concussions trigger or exacerbate migraines

If you suffer from a mild traumatic brain injury, you’ll likely experience frequent migraine attacks. You may experience throbbing pain in some parts of your head, such as the forehead or temple. Concussion headaches can also be associated with nausea and sensitivity to light and noise.

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Both health problems have shared symptoms

Migraines and concussions share specific symptoms, making it challenging to differentiate between the two. You may notice bouts of headache, dizziness, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and cognitive difficulties that can occur in both conditions. This overlap of symptoms can complicate diagnosis and interfere with you getting proper care. When you experience these symptoms, you may find it challenging to point out whether a particular symptom is due to a migraine, a concussion, or both. Unless you’ve never experienced a migraine, it may likely be due to a concussion.

 

They have a solid link to post-concussion syndrome

Some individuals who have sustained a concussion develop a condition known as post-concussion syndrome (PCS). PCS is characterized by persistent symptoms that last beyond the expected recovery period of a concussion, potentially including migraines. Other symptoms may occur, including headaches, fatigue, vision changes, disturbances in balance, confusion, dizziness, insomnia, and difficulty concentrating. Some of these can influence and aggravate your migraine episodes.

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Seek Help from a Chiropractor for Migraines in Boise

For individuals who have experienced a concussion, the duration of symptoms can vary significantly, with most people recovering fully within a short period, while others may face lingering symptoms lasting for days, weeks, or even longer. After the incident, getting your spine alignment checked by an Upper Cervical Chiropractor is also important. Accidents and injuries are known reasons leading to misalignment in this area, which can lead to migraine episodes.

Misalignment in the Upper Cervical spine that leads to migraines must be addressed through non-invasive atlas bone adjustments. Notably, such postural problems don’t heal on their own, so getting them corrected by a professional is necessary to eliminate the symptoms they trigger, including migraines. Otherwise, your symptoms and health issues can only worsen.

If you recently suffered from a concussion, schedule a consultation with our chiropractor for migraine in Boise, Dr. Blom. This will help you get your spine alignment checked and assess whether you should consider receiving Upper Cervical Care.

 

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Blom, call 208-487-8653, or just click the button below

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About the Author

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Upper Cervical Health Centers Boise
Before becoming an​ Upper Cervical Chiropractor, Dr. Blom graduated with honors from the Fountain Head of Chiropractic, Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa. He is an Idaho native returning home to serve the community he grew up in. Dr. Blom has also received a post graduate diplomate from the Upper Cervical Academy through Sherman College of Chiropractic and is also trained and certified in the Upper Cervical procedure through the KCUCS, Blair Upper Cervical Society, and in the Orthospinology procedure. He is one of only a few Doctors trained and certified in the Upper Cervical procedure in the State of Idaho.

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