Types of Migraines

If you have ever had a throbbing headache accompanied by symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and distorted vision, you may have been experiencing a migraine. Many people confuse migraines with headaches. However, migraines are much more than headaches, and their cause isn't clearly known. If you have consistent migraines, chiropractic care can help. At Grosman Chiropractic Clinic PLLC in Greensboro, NC, our chiropractor provides a variety of methods for pain relief. Our goal is to help you return to a healthy, pain-free life.

Types of Migraines

It's vital to understand the different kinds of migraines. Our chiropractor will create a treatment plan for you based on the type of migraine you suffer from. Some of the most common ones include:

• Complicated migraine: About 25% of people who suffer migraines experience this type of migraine (also called migraine with aura). It's characterized by visual symptoms, such as flashes of light, zigzag lines, blind spots, and geometric patterns that can last between 10 and 30 minutes.
• Migraine without aura (common migraine): This migraine is difficult to distinguish from a typical headache. Its main symptoms include unpleasant feelings, such as a numb face, needles across the body, visual disturbances, and neurological symptoms.
• Menstrual migraine: This migraine is common in menstruating women and primarily occurs due to changes in hormone levels. Symptoms include nausea, dizziness, light sensitivity, and severe headaches. Menstrual migraines can be migraines with or without an aura.
• Vestibular migraine: 30% to 50% of individuals who experience migraines suffer from vestibular migraine. The symptoms include seeing a spinning world, feeling in motion when you aren't, and more.
• Migraine without headache: Also called a painless, acephalgic, or silent migraine, this migraine does not cause you any pain. It has similar symptoms to migraine with aura, only that it lacks head pain.
• Abdominal migraine: This kind of migraine differs from other sorts because it causes abdominal pain instead of headaches. Studies show that abdominal migraines are less prevalent in adults than they are in kids.

Visit Our Chiropractor in Greensboro, NC for Migraine Relief

If you are experiencing migraines, we can help. At Grosman Chiropractic Clinic PLLC in Greensboro, NC, our chiropractor will find the right treatment to alleviate your pain. Call us today to schedule an appointment.