Migraine Headache Treatment Sydney
If you experience migraines, seeking proper assessment and treatment is important. For those in Sydney, your experienced chiropractors at Aurum Health Care can provide an effective migraine treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Call us at (02) 9899 1416 or book online to start your journey to relief.
With any initial headache you should seek further assessment to rule out any pathology. If you experience vomiting, nausea, dizziness, blurred vision or disorientation with your headache, please see your GP immediately. If you suffer from chronic headaches and migraines, it is advised to see an experienced Aurum Health Care Chiropractor to assess and formulate a treatment plan so you can be on the road to recovery. Call us on 9899 1416 or Book Online.
What is a Migraine?
Migraines are recurring headaches characterised by head pain due to changes in the brain and surrounding vasculature. There are two main types of migraines:
- Migraine with aura (classic): About 20% of migraines, involve visual disturbances before the headache.
- Migraine without aura (common): About 80% of migraines, occur without warning signs.
What are the symptoms of a Migraine?
You usually experience:
- Aura and nervous system symptoms such as visual disturbances or sensitivity to smells precede a migraine. They are then followed by a headache within the hour.
- Most commonly hazy spots, shimmering lights, and different patterns.
- A headache between several hours to an entire day.
- Nausea, vomiting, sensitive to light and sound.
- Pins and needles, numbness in hands and arms which may jump to face or tongue.
Causes of a Migraine
- Genetics: family history can play a significant role.
- Personality: Type A personalities (highly strung, perfectionists) may be more prone.
- Multifactorial theory: involves vascular, biomechanical, chemical sensitivities/hormonal, and stress factors.
Who usually experiences a Migraine?
- It is more common in females than males
- Individuals usually start experiencing migraines during puberty.
Migraine Treatment in Sydney with a Chiropractor
Is there anything you can do to help with your migraines?Yes, there is. After consulting one of our experienced Chiropractors, they will be able to guide you on effective strategies to manage your Migraine Headache.
Some strategies you need to discuss with our Chiropractors include:
- Stress management – techniques to reduce stress levels.
- Rest – advice on adequate rest and lifestyle changes.
Please note: Seek immediate medical care if you experience:
- Sudden onset of a very severe headache
- New headache especially in above 60 years of age
- New signs and symptoms with the headache e.g. numbness, tingling, weakness
- Changes in personality
- Seizures, vomiting
- Persistent headache
- Unable to move neck
- Anticoagulant therapy i.e. warfarin
- Children with headache
- Known cancer
- Pressure in the eyes
Contact Us for Migraine Treatment in Sydney
For those suffering from chronic headaches and migraines in Sydney, a consultation with our experienced chiropractors at Aurum Health Care can be the first step towards relief.
Call (02) 9899 1416 or book online today.
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