Did you know that spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) or chiropractic adjustments may help with migraines? A study was released in March this year looking into the effects of SMT on migraines. This was a systematic review and meta-anaylsis (meaning they looked at multiple previous studies done on the subject) and the results were quite interesting. Here is what they concluded:
- SMT was found to decrease number of days a person suffers from migraines, and migraine pain/intensity.
- This was a preliminary systematic review, and larger scale RCTs need to be performed to confirm these results.
As with just about all studies, more research needs to be done on the topic, but this study provides some positive support for the use of SMT or chiropractic adjustments for migraines.
At Elevate Chiropractic, I like to combine chiropractic adjustments with appropriate lifestyle modifications, exercise, soft tissue release and rehab to hopefully maximise your results.
If you are suffering from migraines, our approach may help reduce them.
To find out more or make an appointment, contact us here, your body will thank you for it.
References
- SMT was found to decrease number of days a person suffers from migraines, and migraine pain/intensity.
- This was a preliminary systematic review, and larger scale RCTs need to be performed to confirm these results.
As with just about all studies, more research needs to be done on the topic, but this study provides some positive support for the use of SMT or chiropractic adjustments for migraines.
At Elevate Chiropractic, I like to combine chiropractic adjustments with appropriate lifestyle modifications, exercise, soft tissue release and rehab to hopefully maximise your results.
If you are suffering from migraines, our approach may help reduce them.
To find out more or make an appointment, contact us here, your body will thank you for it.
References
- P. Rist et al (2019) The Impact of Spinal Manipulation on Migraine Pain and Disability: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. Headache journal. Read the full study here
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