Top Migraine Triggers: How Harrisburg Chiropractic Care Can Help

Everybody who suffers migraines knows that there are certain things that seem to trigger them. The triggers differ from one person to the next, but there are some common denominators that can help those who suffer to find migraine relief. While avoiding common triggers can help, lasting relief is the goal here at Skocik Chiropractic in Harrisburg. Migraines can often be eliminated by a combination of chiropractic care and lifestyle changes!

Skocik Chiropractic in Harrisburg Provides Migraine Relief

Using painkillers to treat migraines only hides the pain temporarily, but Dr. Albert Skocik at Skocik Chiropractic in Harrisburg goes to the core of the problem. Misalignments in the spine are often responsible for pinching nerves that can aggravate headache problems. Spinal adjustments to relieve the nerves are a great way to achieve migraine relief. Avoiding your personal headache triggers is also essential.

Edible Triggers—Chemical compounds in aged cheeses, wines, and processed meat are famous triggers, but a diet full of refined carbs (which results in wild blood sugar swings) hurts too. Blood sugar also swings (and triggers migraines) when you don’t stick to a regular eating schedule. Dehydration can also trigger migraines. Keep a consistent meal and snack schedule full of whole, organic foods that keep your blood sugar levels stable—and drink plenty of water.

Stress Triggers—Stress can cause all kinds of negative health problems, and migraines are no exception. We urge our patients to place relaxation and a proper amount of sleep high on their to-do lists. Skocik Chiropractic also provides massage therapy, both for help with chiropractic adjustments and for stress relief.

Triggers in the Environment—We suggest keeping a headache journal so you can record foods, situations and environmental conditions that precede your migraines. Some people notice that bright lights, sudden weather changes, strong smells, and loud noises can aggravate the situation too. While you can’t avoid the weather, chiropractic adjustments can make those things less of an issue in the future.

What are your migraine triggers? How did you discover them, and how do you avoid them?