According to the Migraine Research Foundation, over 39 million people in America of all ages suffer from migraines of all types. Migraines are one of the most common reasons why people miss school or work. At DePietro Chiropractic & Wellness, we have been sharing the benefits of chiropractic care with residents of Peckville, PA for many years. Read on to learn more about the different types of migraines and how our chiropractor can address them.

Migraine with Aura

This used to be known as classical migraine. A migraineur, or a person who suffers from migraines, first experiences mild hallucinations, such as seeing flashing lights or zigzags. Less than an hour later, head pain starts, usually on one side of the head. Pain can be so bad that a migraineur vomits. Normal levels of light and sound can be oppressive. Some migraineurs even become extremely sensitive to tastes and smells.

Migraine Without Aura

This is also known as common migraine since this is the most common type of migraine people get. This has all of the symptoms of a migraine with aura, only the warning sign of the aura is not present.

Chronic Migraine

This is when you suffer from any type of migraine for at least 15 days a month. They are sometimes called chronic daily migraines.

Menstrual Migraine

The tidal wave of hormones that occurs right before a woman gets her period is thought to cause a menstrual migraine. These migraines can happen right before or during a period.

Can You Have More Than One Type of Migraine?

It is possible to suffer from more than one type of migraine. For example, some migraineurs start out seeing auras, and then, for no known reason, all of the auras stop. Some women suffer from both menstrual migraines as well as other types.

The Benefits of Chiropractic Adjustments

Many migraineurs experience substantial benefits following chiropractic adjustments. Our chiropractor will evaluate your musculoskeletal system to identify misalignments that may be contributing to your migraines before creating a chiropractic care plan to address them. Our chiropractor will also go through many aspects of your life including your diet to help reduce the frequency and severity of your migraines.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Chiropractor in Peckville 

Call DePietro Chiropractic & Wellness today at (570) 291-4450 for more information on migraines or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor.