are you in pain?
We can help with headaches & migraines.
Headaches and Migraines
Getting a headache or a migraine is never a good time. We understand this and work with you to help mitigate the pain and suffering you are experiencing. When you come in, we will assess your spine and nervous system. We will discuss if there is a pattern to your headaches or if there are any environmental triggers like food, sleep, water, or weather.
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Headaches are more common in Alberta due to factors like altitude, pressure, and climate changes, including shifts in barometric pressure. However, they shouldn't be considered "normal." A headache is usually a sign that something is off in the body, though the severity of the underlying issue can vary.
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Yes, there are many classifications. Headaches can generally be put into the categories of tension, cluster, TMJ, dehydration, monthly/ hormonal, sinus, and cervicogenic.
When it comes to migraines, we typically see them present in one of four ways - migraines, migraines with aura, visceral/abdominal migraines, and there are also migraines that are strictly the aura (meaning you get the visual disturbance but no headache).
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Yes, headaches are one of the common symptoms of jaw joint issues.
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Every individual is unique. Some people see an increase in headaches during pregnancy and others see them completely go away.