Migraines

Managing Migraines: How Hands on treatment Can Help

Migraines are a complex neurological condition that can be debilitating. While there is no simple cure, a comprehensive management plan is key to reducing their frequency and severity. For many sufferers, hand on treatment can be a powerful and effective part of that plan.

While not all migraines are the same, many are influenced by physical triggers. If you notice neck stiffness, tension, or pain before or during a migraine attack, your neck and upper back may be playing a crucial role. At Velca, we can help you identify and manage these physical triggers to gain better control over your condition.

The Physical Connection to Migraines

Musculoskeletal treatment doesn't treat the migraine itself, but it can significantly reduce the physical stressors that can lower your migraine threshold and trigger an attack.

  • Neck Dysfunction as a Trigger: For many individuals, stiffness and dysfunction in the joints and muscles of the upper neck act as a major trigger. This constant background irritation can make the nervous system more sensitive and prone to a migraine episode.

  • Postural Strain: Sustained poor postures, like "tech neck," increase the mechanical load on the neck and can heighten sensitivity in the nervous system.

  • Muscle Tension: Chronic tension in the muscles of the upper shoulders, neck, and base of the skull can be a significant contributing factor.

  • Jaw (TMJ) Issues: Teeth clenching and grinding can create tension that refers to the head and acts as another physical trigger.

How Velca Helps You Manage Migraine Triggers

We work alongside you and your doctor as part of your overall migraine management team. Our goal is to reduce the physical "noise" that contributes to your attacks.

  • Reducing Neck-Related Triggers: We use gentle manual therapy techniques to improve mobility in the upper neck joints and release tension in the surrounding muscles, calming a key source of irritation.

  • Improving Posture: A targeted exercise program will help you improve your posture, reducing the constant strain on your neck and nervous system.

  • Releasing Chronic Tension: Hands-on treatment for the jaw, neck, and shoulder muscles can alleviate the build-up of tension that often precedes a migraine.

  • Empowering You with a Management Plan: We provide advice on ergonomics, relaxation techniques, and gentle exercises to help you feel more in control of your physical triggers.