Risks of Migraine Surgery 

More Americans suffer from migraine headaches than diabetes and asthma combined. This debilitating neurological disease is characterized by a throbbing or pulsating headache pain which can range from severe to moderate in intensity, along with other neurological symptoms. Anyone who has had a migraine will tell you how excruciating the pain can be, making it hard just to get through the day which is why they are constantly looking for relief, trying everything from medications, to learning stress and relaxation techniques to natural treatments and invasive surgery.

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Whiplash Symptoms May Be Slight at First  

An injury to the neck caused by a sudden movement of the head, backward, forward, or sideways, is commonly referred to as “whiplash.” It doesn’t take much to cause whiplash, and it can lead to chronic conditions like migraines.

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A Study on Depression 

CBS news is reporting on a new study finds that people with migraines who also are depressed have smaller brains.  “Our study suggests that people with both migraine and depression may represent a unique group from those with only one of these conditions,” study author Dr. Larus S. Gudmundsson, a researcher at the National Institute on Aging and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, in Bethesda, Md., said in a news release.

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Unusual Symptoms Following Concussions

If you suffered a concussion and you manifest unusual symptoms, such as vertigo or migraines, 7 to 10 days after your accident, there is a good chance you are experiencing post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Those symptoms may not subside for months or perhaps for more than a year after the incident.

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An Alternative to Headache Medication

If you suffer from migraines, are looking for an alternative to the medication you’ve been taking, and have a history of head or neck trauma, then this is a blog you will want to keep reading. There is an underlying cause for that pain in your head, and you won’t find long-term relief from that pain through taking medication.

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How The Brain Communicates 

Last week, we talked about how whiplash can be one of several types of injuries that can cause a misalignment to the upper neck vertebrae. That misalignment can place pressure on the brainstem, which is the main avenue through which the brain communicates with the body. That pressure hinders the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and cerebral blood, as well it hinders the brain’s ability to communicate with the body in various other ways.

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