The Link Between Debilitating Migraines and Depression

How Debilitating Migraine is connected to Depression

Migraines are a common neurological condition, but the symptoms can vary wildly from patient to patient. For some, they cause moderate pain and are an occasional occurrence, while others are severely afflicted with frequent and extremely painful episodes. Researchers have linked chronic and debilitating migraines to depression. Is there any way to find relief?

Research on Migraines and the Psychological Effects

Researchers wanted to see if there was a relationship between certain psychological factors and migraines. What they discerned was that chronic episodes (15 or more days per month) were more frequently associated with depression. When severe attacks caused disability, patients showed more psychiatric symptoms. In short, this reveals the relationship between the severity of a migraine condition and the other symptoms that may accompany it.

Finding Relief 

Finding migraine care becomes particularly important from those who are dealing with a chronic or disabling form of the condition. Hopefully, relieving the migraines can help with the psychiatric symptoms and depression that often accompany migraine problems. But, is there a natural way to find relief from migraines?

Many are finding the upper cervical chiropractic care has been beneficial. This is because a misalignment of the atlas – the top bone in the spine – can lead to many factors that cause the onset of migraines. How does an atlas misalignment occur? Here are a few risk factors:

  • Concussions and other head injuries
  • Whiplash and other neck trauma
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Car accidents
  • Sporting injuries
  • Assaults

These are just some of the ways an atlas misalignment may occur. Normal wear and tear from looking down at a smartphone or using improper posture at a desk job can also be contributing factors.

An upper cervical chiropractor trained to determine the exact location and degree of a misalignment in the atlas using diagnostic imaging techniques. Then a gentle and precise adjustment is used to correct the problem. Certainly, this has helped many to experience fewer or less severe migraines. Most importantly, some even find a complete resolution. An upper cervical practitioner in your area can help you to learn more.

 

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