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Managing Menstrual Migraines

For many women, migraines are more than just occasional headaches.
They can be debilitating episodes of intense pain, especially when linked to the menstrual cycle.

Menstrual migraines, also known as hormone-related migraines, occur around the time of a woman’s period and are triggered by hormonal fluctuations.

These migraines can significantly impact daily life, causing severe pain, nausea, sensitivity to light, and fatigue.

Common Symptoms of Menstrual Migraines include:
● Throbbing or pulsing pain, typically on one side of the head
● Sensitivity to light, sound, or smells
● Nausea or vomiting
● Aura (visual disturbances such as flashing lights or blind spots)
● Fatigue or irritability
● Neck stiffness or pain

Here’s A Quick Guide To Help Manage Menstrual Migraines

1. Stay Hydrated – Dehydration is a common migraine trigger. Drink plenty of water throughout the day and aim for at least 8 glasses daily, especially leading up to your period.

2. Incorporate Regular Exercise – Engaging in regular, low-impact exercise, like walking or yoga, can improve circulation and help regulate hormones. Aim for at least 30 minutes of activity most days.

3. Track Your Menstrual Cycle – Keeping a record of your menstrual cycle can help you predict when migraines may occur, allowing you to take preventive measures.

4. Regular Chiropractic Adjustments

– Chiropractic adjustments can help alleviate menstrual migraines by improving spinal alignment and reducing nerve interference. Misalignments in the spine can contribute to increased tension in the neck and upper back, which may trigger or exacerbate migraines.

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What are the affects of prolonged sitting?

Prolonged Sitting – the whole story.

Today we live a very sedentary life style which includes a lot of sitting, either in the home or at the office.

Prolonged sitting can lead to many health risks including; cardiovascular disease, diabetes and musculoskeletal issues like chronic low back and neck pain.

As the trend for prolonged sitting seems to continue to increase it makes it very important to understand and act to protect your spinal health.

To protect your spinal health the best strategy is to prevent it and the best way to do that it to maintain good posture.

Some great tips to help maintain good posture and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal issues includes:
– Keep you feet flat on the ground/foot rest.
– Choose an ergonomic chair.
– Your hips shoulder be slightly higher than you knees.
– Sit upright and ensure you are not slouching.
– Stay relaxed.
– Your hands shoulder be lower than your elbows.
– Your computer screen should ensure you are looking straight ahead, not head down.

Other techniques that can ben incorporated includes:
– Take regular breaks, every 45 minutes to stretch and move around.
– Use sit-stand desks when able.
– Use your lunch breaks to enjoy some walking or outdoor time.
– Encourage movement.

These are some great strategies to help combat low back and neck pain due to prolonged sitting posture.

If you do however experience these issues, our experienced chiropractors at ChiroCure Clinic will be here to help assess, treat and prevent this pain going forward.

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Treating tech-neck with chiropractic at chirocure clinic St Kilda Melbourne

ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM TECH-NECK?

These days technology is a big part of our lives and it’s likely to increasingly be that way.

During the rise in use of technology we are noticing increasing cases of neck pain which we refer to as ‘tech-neck’. Whether it’s spending time on the phone, computer or gaming Australians are are increasingly looking down at devices for extended periods of time causing postural strain on our necks.

There are simple strategies to help combat tech-neck. For example, making sure that you are at eye level with your screen will make it less likely that you will be in a slouching position with your head forward.

Here at ChiroCure Clinic, our experienced chiropractor’s can do a thorough assessment into your neck pain and use a variety of different treatments and advice to improve your tech-neck.

We are looking forward to helping you at ChiroCure Clinic in St Kilda Melbourne!