Researchers affiliated with the prestigious Harvard School of Medicine published a paper in the medical journal Headache (2019).
Migraine headaches are quite common and often lead to significant disability. While pharmacological treatments are typically the first line of defense, about 40% of individuals with episodic migraines still have unmet treatment needs. Alarmingly, one-third of these patients express dissatisfaction with their current treatments, and half report that headaches severely impact their daily lives. These numbers have emphasized the need for alternative treatments beyond traditional pharmaceuticals.
One such option is spinal manipulation therapy (SMT). This treatment performed by a Doctor of Chiropractic, provides a non-pharmaceutical approach to migraine management, creating a safe alternative to migraine sufferers.
The Study
677 participants, with an average age of 39.3 years; 75% of participants were female
Results
The results demonstrated that SMT significantly reduced the number of migraine days compared to control groups, while also REDUCING migraine pain intensity.
Conclusion
SMT appears to be a safe and potentially effective intervention for migraine sufferers, offering a preferable alternative to pharmaceuticals that may carry side effects or limited effectiveness.
