Migraine Support & Management in Bicton
Addressing the Musculoskeletal Triggers of Migraine Episodes.
Migraines are more than just a headache; they are complex neurological events. While the triggers for migraines are various, the frequency and intensity of attacks are often influenced by the health and mobility of the muscles, joints and nerves in your neck and upper back.
Every person has a "ceiling" for how many stressors they can handle before a migraine is triggered. Mechanical stiffness of the spinal joints and tension in the neck muscles "lower" that ceiling. Our goal is to resolve these physical stressors, helping to raise your threshold and reduce the burden on you and your nervous system.
Restoring Cervical Motion: We focus on restoring easy, pain free range of motion to the spinal joints and muscles to ensure they aren't contributing to the overall stress on your neck.
Muscular Loading: Chronic tension in the sub-occipital muscles (at the base of the skull) can act as a mechanical trigger. We use focused manual therapy to release these muscles and reduce tension.
Load Management & Triggers: Beyond hands-on care, we identify the daily habits and environmental factors, like workstation ergonomics or repetitive movement patterns, that keep your system on high alert. By modifying these "loads," we help ensure your body has the space it needs to recover and stay below the migraine threshold.