Understanding Migraine Headaches and the Benefits of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care

Migraines are a common problem, being the third most widespread illness around the world and the most prevalent neurological condition. In the United States, approximately 39 million people deal with migraines, and this issue affects a staggering 1 billion individuals worldwide. If you're dealing with severe migraine headaches, you probably know about the terrible pain, sensitivity to light and noise, feeling queasy, and sometimes throwing up. Some people with migraines also experience vision problems, numbness, [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2024-04-17T20:13:12+00:00October 26th, 2023|

Why Do I Wake Up with Headaches?

Waking up with a throbbing headache is never an easy way to start the day. Individuals who wake up with headaches, especially every morning, should investigate what triggers them. Morning headaches usually have an underlying cause, such as any of the following ten. What are four types of morning headaches? Individuals should start by determining the type of headache they experience on a daily basis. Morning headaches can fall into any one of four categories, [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2024-04-17T20:13:12+00:00October 4th, 2023|

Migraines and Sleep Problems

A new study in the Journal, Headache indicates a good night's sleep may be extra-important for people who suffer from migraines, according to a Huffington post report. Researchers from the University of Mississippi found an association between bad quality sleep and frequency of headaches, as well as increased disability from headaches, among people who get migraines. Researchers compared students who got migraines with those who didn't and their sleep habits. And among those who got [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2022-05-18T20:54:44+00:00May 18th, 2022|

What Are the Risks of Surgical Treatment of Migraine Headaches?

Surgical Treatment of Migraines More Americans suffer from migraine headaches than diabetes and asthma combined. This debilitating neurological condition is characterized by a throbbing or pulsating headache pain which can range from severe to moderate in intensity, along with other neurological symptoms. Anyone who has had a migraine will tell you how excruciating the pain can be, making it hard just to get through the day which is why they are constantly looking for relief, [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-10-05T04:37:34+00:00October 5th, 2021|

Migraine Headache Relief During Pregnancy

Being pregnant can be challenging enough on its own without adding on persistent, throbbing headaches for 9 months, especially a migraine. Fortunately, there are things you can do to alleviate the pain and symptoms of migraine (which include nausea and fatigue, which doesn't seem fair) during pregnancy that aren't loaded with side effects. Migraines during pregnancy can be brought on by a number of things, including pregnancy hormones, an imbalance in brain chemicals and [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-06-22T21:59:51+00:00June 22nd, 2021|

Is Advil Really Helping Headache Sufferers?

Is Advil Really Helping Headache Sufferers? While there are many different causes of headaches, there is there been a documented case where the underlying cause was Advil deficiency! Advil, aspirin, Tylenol and others are only masking your symptoms while the underlying cause continues to worsen. While we have seen amazing results in our own patients. There is also a growing body of research that shows that upper cervical specific chiropractic is very effective at [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2023-10-03T15:52:37+00:00February 8th, 2021|

Migraines and Seizures: Are They Related?

Migraines and Seizures When the upper neck is misaligned it affects the way the brain is working. These brain changes can mimic a variety of different conditions. Recently the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research had a very interesting case study that discussed the impact of an upper neck misalignment on the brain. After seeing a series of medical doctors, cardiologists and neurologists a 75-year-old woman finally found a neurologist who was familiar with [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2020-12-30T16:54:19+00:00December 30th, 2020|