Migraine Awareness Week: How Chiropractic Care Can Help
This week, 22nd–28th September, marks Migraine Awareness Week, a time to shine a light on a condition that affects over 10 million people in the UK. Migraines aren’t “just headaches.” They can be debilitating, often bringing with them nausea, visual disturbances, dizziness, sensitivity to light and sound, and fatigue. For many, they interfere with daily life, work, family time, and overall wellbeing.
Migraines can be triggered by a variety of factors including stress, hormonal changes, poor sleep, dehydration, posture, muscle tension, or even certain foods. While medication can help manage the symptoms, it often doesn’t address the underlying causes. That’s where a more holistic approach, like chiropractic care, can make a difference.
As a mind-body chiropractor in Stockport, my focus is on how your nervous system and musculoskeletal system are working together. When your spine or neck isn’t moving well, or when stress keeps your body in a state of fight-or-flight, it can create tension that impacts the nerves and blood flow connected with migraine symptoms.
Chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue work, and nervous system-focused care can help by:
- Reducing tension in the neck, shoulders, and spine
- Improving posture (especially important if you spend long hours at a desk)
- Regulating the nervous system, helping your body shift out of stress and into balance
- Supporting better sleep, hydration, and recovery – all key in migraine management
I also look at lifestyle factors with you: stress management, movement, breathwork, nutrition, and healthy routines that can reduce triggers and build resilience. The aim isn’t just to chase away migraines when they appear, but to help your body feel more regulated and supported long-term.
If you suffer with migraines, you’ll know how isolating and frustrating they can feel. This Migraine Awareness Week, I want you to know that there are options outside of just medication, and you don’t have to face them alone.
If you’d like to explore whether chiropractic could help you, I’d love to welcome you into my calming space here in Stockport Town Centre. Together, we’ll work on reconnecting mind and body, restoring balance, and helping you get back to living fully — with fewer interruptions from migraines.
👉 Book your initial consultation today and take the first step towards more ease and less pain.