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Most of our patients consult us for migraines and ocular migraines.

Chiropracteur migraine et femme enceinte paris

Traitement naturel des migraines

How to treat migraines and ophthalmic migraines (migraine with aura) naturally ?

Studies, case studies, and numerous testimonials have shown that chiropractic is effective in treating certain persistent headaches, including chronic migraines.

Significant improvements have been demonstrated in the frequency, duration, and intensity of headaches and migraines. Some of these studies have shown that chiropractic is as effective, if not more so, than medication for treating migraines and headaches, without the side effects of medication and with a longer-lasting effect.

The effectiveness of the care provided in our practice stems from the combination of chiropractic treatments with our specialization in chiropractic neurology, also known as functional neurology. Functional neurology allows us to further assist patients suffering from various types of headaches and migraines (ophthalmic migraines with aura, vestibular migraines, menstrual migraines, tension headaches, and occipital neuralgia). This is achieved by focusing on the neural networks that influence brain function, which are implicated in triggering migraines.

We then implement a treatment protocol for headaches and migraines that includes:

  • Spinal manipulations
  • Neuromodulation or neurostimulation of the peripheral nerves and the vagus nerve
  • Postural rehabilitation, particularly for cervical stiffness
  • If necessary, vestibular and oculomotor rehabilitation
  • If necessary, hyperbaric oxygen therapy

However, each case must be assessed individually to determine the potential effectiveness of these treatments and to what extent. Below you will find some of the studies and case studies on the effectiveness of Chiropractic for migraines and some interesting articles on the subject of migraines.

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Causes des migraines avec ou sans aura

The causes of migraines and headaches

What could be causing these migraines?

Most of the patients who consult us suffer from persistent headaches and chronic migraines, having already consulted numerous specialists with little success, or having tried medications that are no longer very effective, or simply because they would like to try something other than medication or the often-prescribed psychological approach.

In the vast majority of patients suffering from headaches and migraines, the origin of the pain lies in joint blockages, particularly in the cervical spine, which cause nerve irritation, muscle contractions, and circulatory problems. This nerve irritation prevents the nervous system from properly responding to external stimuli or internal information. Hence the triggering of migraines with various triggers (food, noise, stress, light, fatigue, menstruation, etc.). Several studies have linked cervical problems and pain to migraines and other headaches.

After a detailed examination, we will be able to explain what is happening and whether chiropractic care and appropriate rehabilitation of the vestibular, oculomotor, proprioceptive systems, as well as neurostimulation and photobiomodulation, can help you, either to greatly relieve or cure migraines.

Soulager migraine par la chiropraxie

Do you suffer from migraines, ocular migraines, menstrual migraines, or...?

Symptoms and types of migraines

Do you perhaps see black lines or bright spots before your migraine? Do you perhaps experience dizziness and fatigue that accompany your migraine? Do you only get migraines around the time of your period?
There are different types of migraines, but to summarize, we can talk about two main categories: migraines with aura (or ophthalmic migraine) and migraines without aura, or common migraines.

As with the rest of this site, the goal here is certainly not to make a diagnosis but to provide information to help you better understand your migraine. You should always make it a habit to consult your doctor or go to the emergency room if you experience headaches, especially if they are recent and very severe, accompanied by visual disturbances, speech difficulties, weakness in the limbs, and feelings of imbalance or dizziness.

Migraine without aura is the most common type of migraine: 70 to 80% of all migraines! As its name suggests, this type of migraine is not preceded by the initial symptoms, called aura, that some people experience before a migraine begins, such as changes in vision, tingling in the skin, and weakness.
Most of the time, patients experience migraines at the front of the head, on one or both sides of the temples. The pain can be throbbing, moderate to severe, and can last from 4 to 72 hours.
Other symptoms may also be present: nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, irritability, and sensitivity to light or noise.

Migraines with aura (or ophthalmic migraines) account for between 20 and 30% of all migraines.

What are the symptoms of migraines with aura?

Auras often begin about an hour before the headache. Migraine auras can affect vision as well as other senses:

  • Scotomas (blind spots)
  • Partial or total vision loss
  • Seeing zigzag patterns
  • Seeing flashing lights
  • Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that aren’t really there (hallucinations)
  • Tingling or numbness (paresthesia)
  • Difficulty finding words or speaking (aphasia)

A vestibular migraine consists of repeated dizziness (or vertigo) in people with a history of migraines.

What are the symptoms of vestibular migraines?
Vestibular migraines do not always cause headaches. The main symptom is vertigo that comes and goes. Symptoms of a vestibular migraine include:

  • Dizziness that lasts more than a few minutes
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Balance problems
  • Feeling nauseous or dizzy with head, eye, or body movements
  • Confusion or disorientation
  • Instability (as if the person were on a boat)
  • Hypersensitivity to noise

The involvement of the vestibular and oculomotor systems in this type of migraine is suspected, hence the work in functional neurology, which aims to retrain these systems to treat vestibular migraines.

Some migraines are linked to fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels. Women may experience catamenial (menstrual) migraines from two days before their period to three days after.

But anything that alters these hormone levels can trigger these hormonal migraines:

  • The birth control pill: can worsen migraines for some women and alleviate them for others.
  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): these medications that women take during menopause to control their hormones can also trigger migraines.
  • Menopause: Some migraines decrease in women with menopause. But while some women notice that migraines improve after menopause, they also notice that tension headaches worsen during this time.
  • Menstruation: Just before your period, the amount of estrogen and progesterone, two female hormones, in your body decreases. This drastic change can trigger throbbing headaches.
  • Pregnancy: During the first trimester, estrogen levels rise rapidly and then stabilize. For this reason, many women notice that their migraines improve or disappear after their third month of pregnancy. It’s important to be careful with migraine medications during pregnancy, as they can be harmful to the fetus.

What are the symptoms of hormonal migraines ?

In addition to the usual migraine symptoms (throbbing pain on one side of the head, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound), other symptoms of a hormonal or menstrual migraine may include:

  • Fatigue
  • Joint pain
  • Constipation
  • Lack of coordination
  • Increased appetite
  • Cravings for chocolate, salt, or alcohol

Note: While hormonal migraines are linked to hormonal changes, our approach focuses on helping the body better adapt to these changes and avoid triggering pain or reducing its intensity. Not all women are prone to hormonal migraines!

What happens during a consultation for a migraine ?

The first consultation for headaches and migraines

The first visit is a bit longer, lasting approximately 40 minutes. In the case of vestibular migraines, it may require additional tests, adding about 20 minutes. This visit allows for a consultation, the ability to ask necessary questions, a clinical examination, and the initiation of treatment.

Treatment visits for chronic migraines and persistent headaches

As with any treatment, chronic migraines and persistent headaches require care that can be of varying lengths. During this period, visits help to correct nerve irritations, the cause of migraines and headaches, and to retrain malfunctioning systems (vestibular, oculomotor, proprioceptive, etc.).

Follow-up and maintenance visits for migraines and headaches

Once the nerve irritations that cause migraines and headaches are addressed as effectively as possible, most patients opt for regular follow-up and maintenance. Regular maintenance helps preserve the achieved sense of well-being and prevents a recurrence of the same problems due to poor posture, incorrect movements, sports activities, etc.

Studies and case studies on the treatment of migraines by chiropractic

The impact of spinal manipulation on migraine pain and disability:

A study published by a team of researchers from Harvard Medical School in the United States sought to understand the impact of spinal manipulation by chiropractors on migraines. In this systematic review (analysis of studies published to date), the researchers found that spinal manipulation by a chiropractor can be an effective therapeutic technique for reducing migraine days as well as migraine pain and intensity.
However, given the limitations of the studies included in this meta-analysis, they consider these results preliminary.
It is worth noting that, given the encouraging results, this same Harvard team undertook a study on this topic in 2020. Pending the results…
Rist PM, Hernandez A, Bernstein C, Kowalski M, Osypiuk K, Vining R, Long CR, Goertz C, Song R, Wayne PM. The Impact of Spinal Manipulation on Migraine Pain and Disability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis . Headache. 2019 Apr;59(4):532-542.

Recommendations based on evidence from studies on chiropractic and headaches

Evidence suggests that chiropractic care, including spinal manipulation, is effective for treating migraines and headaches of cervical origin.

Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Chiropractic Treatment of Adults With Headache, J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011 (Jun); 34 (5): 274–289

Manual therapies for the treatment of migraine: A systematic review

Evidence suggests that chiropractic care, including spinal manipulation, is effective for treating migraines and headaches of cervical origin.

Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Chiropractic Treatment of Adults With Headache, J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011 (Jun); 34 (5): 274–289

A randomized controlled trial on chiropractic and migraine treatment

The results of this study confirm previous findings showing that chiropractic care can significantly improve migraine symptoms.

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Chiropractic Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Migraine, J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2000 (Feb); 23 (2): 91–95.

The effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments, medication, and the combination of both for the treatment of migraines

This study found chiropractic care to be more effective than the standard medication for treating migraines, with fewer side effects.

The efficacy of spinal manipulation, the medication, and the combination of both therapies for the prophylaxis of migraine headache. JMPT, October 1998: Vol. 21, No. 8, pp. 511-19.

A controlled study on the effect of manipulations on migraine relief

85 patients who received chiropractic care showed a significant improvement in the frequency, intensity, and duration of their migraines.

A controlled trial of manipulation for migraine. Aust and New Zealand Journal of Medicine 1978;8:589-593.

Read also our article on the 4 key points to know about headaches and migraines

Migraines and headaches: things you may not know (video in french)

Interesting articles on headaches and migraines

Retrouvez les autres articles de notre blog sur les migraines et maux de tête

Your chiropractor

Denis Alemi chiropracteur Paris 16With over 30 years of experience in the United States and France, Denis Alemi is the first French chiropractor to be certified by the American College of Chiropractic Neurology.
He graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic, with honors « Cum Laude, » from Life West College in California in 1994. He then completed a specialization in chiropractic neurology (Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board) while practicing in San Francisco, USA. Since returning to France, he has taught at the Franco-European Institute of Chiropractic, served as Vice-President of the French Chiropractic Association, and continued his professional development in functional neurology through lectures in the United States and Europe (over 950 hours to date). He holds the titles of Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology and Fellow of the European Academy of Chiropractic in neurology. He is a member of the French Chiropractic Association (AFC), has served on the board of directors of the Association of Physicians, Dentists, and Pharmacists (AMDPI), and is president of the Franco-European Association of Functional Neurology (AFENF).
He is the founder of the Cerebrostim method, which helps children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, Asperger’s syndrome, and other disorders.
He continues to teach professionals and present at conferences in the fields of chiropractic and functional neurology in France and internationally.

Pourquoi les patients nous consultent en Chiropraxie ?

  • Je suis migraineuse depuis l’âge de mes 25 ans environ. Une à deux migraines par mois. Et d’année en année, ce mal s’est installé pour accepter de vivre avec. On se lève avec la migrain et se couche avec en luttant toute la journée. En tentant de prendre moins de médicament possible. Juste se coucher dans le noir, attendre que cela passe et s’épuiser peu à peu. C’est pour mon entourage (mari et fils) que je me suis dit que je devais faire quelque chose : arrêter d’être fatigué et de mauvaise humeur et se plaindre avant, pendant et après une crise. Cela fait presque 4 mois que je consulte le docteur Alemi et je revis. Si une crise arrive, elle est courte et ne monte pas d’heure en heure mais s’arrête vite et peu intense : on peut vivre normalement ! Et cela fait maintenant plus d’un mois que je n’ai rien ! Je me sens bien et avec plus d’énergie. Il fallait me décider, accepter cette prise en charge et depuis j’apprécie chaque jour ce bien-être ! C’est “bon à vivre” ! J’essaie également de convaincre ceux autour de moi du bienfait de cette prise en charge chiropratique. Merci

    GAËTANE, 44 ANS, CHARGÉ DE DÉVELOPPEMENT

  • Depuis neuf mois je souffrais de douleurs cervicales très invalidantes accompagnées de migraines qui rendaient ma vie quotidienne extrêmement difficile. J'ai consulté de nombreux spécialistes : généraliste, rhumatologue, psychiatre, acuponcteur, ostéopathes sans obtenir de réels résultats. Au bout de 4 séances de chiropratique au cabinet j'ai ressenti un bienfait. Je commençais à sortir de cette léthargie dans laquelle j'étais enfermée depuis des mois et à me sentir à nouveau ``vivante``. Les douleurs cervicales et les migraines quotidiennes se sont espacées de plus en plus au fil des séances. J'ai retrouvé un meilleur sommeil. Au travail, je me sens plus concentrée, j'ai retrouvé confiance en moi. Dans ma vie de tous les jours, j'ai à nouveau le sourire, un regain d'énergie et le désir de faire plein de choses. Je remercie le Dr Alemi qui m'a soigné et qui n'a pas dit comme les autres médecins ``il faut du temps, il n'y a pas grand chose à faire``. Lui au contraire a agi tout de suite pour soulager mes souffrances définitivement et m'a aidé à retrouver enfin une existence normale.

    ISABELLE, 42 ANS

  • Sujette aux migraines ophtalmiques depuis l'âge de 16-17 ans, j'ai découvert la Chiropratique il y a environ un an. Avant de bénéficier des soins chiropratiques, je me soignais ou plutôt me soulaigeais avec les médicaments lors des crises de migraine. Les médecins généralistes disaient qu'il n'y a pas de traitement de fond pour la migraine et que malheureusement on peut juste soulager la douleur lors des crises et non soigner la migraine. J'ai entendu parler des soins chiropratiques dans ce cabinet par une connaissance au travail. Une amie à elle venait au cabinet et elle était satisfaite des soins. L'accueil et la bonne écoute font pour moi parties des élements positifs pour le traitement. D'après les explications que j'ai reçu, la Chiropratique est un moyen pour remettre de l'équilibre dans le corps d'une personne en ajustant la colonne vértebrale. Avec les soins la fréquence de mes crises diminuait à raison d'une crise par mois au lieu de 2 fois par semaine auparavant. Résultat positif pour ma part. Et l'intensité de la douleur est moins douloureuse qu'avant. Moins de migraine = plus de vie. Je profite des choses que je n'ai pas pu faire avant dans tous les domaines : au travail, dans la vie associative...

    ROSA, 34 ANS, NOURRICE/GARDE D'ENFANTS

  • Je souffre de crises de migraines depuis mon enfance. J’ai tenté différentes méthodes (traitement médicamenteux de fond et de crises), mais bien que les migraines aient été atténuées, elles n’ont jamais disparues. Je suis tombée enceinte il y a quelques mois et contrairement à ce qui peut être dit, mes crises de migraines se sont intensifiées et cela est devenu insupportable. Je ne voulais bien évidemment pas prendre de médicaments (triptans, classe de médicament très forte contre les crises de migraines), et j’ai donc cherché d’autres moyens pour palier à ces douleurs épouvantables. Jusqu’au jour où je tombe sur un forum évoquant la chiropratique pour atténuer les migraines. J’ai de suite pris RDV avec le Dr Alemi et nous avons commencé les séances. Cela fait maintenant près de 6 mois que je suis suivie par le Dr Alemi et je n’ai eu que très peu de maux de tête qui ont pu être calmés par du paracétamol. J’invite donc toutes les personnes souffrant de migraines intensives à ne pas baisser les bras et à tenter cette méthode douce qui est très efficace. Il faut le vivre pour le croire ! Je fais désormais des séances de plus en plus espacées et je n’ai plus eu de migraines. Alors franchissez le pas et vous ne pourrez qu’être satisfaits.

    SUZANNE, 29 ANS, PHARMACIENNE

Q and A on headaches en migraine treatment in our office

How long does it take to get rid of my migraines?

Some patients notice a rapid improvement in symptoms, while for others it may take longer. This can depend on the number of years the problem has persisted, the patient’s age, the severity of the problem, and other factors. A more precise answer to this question can be provided after the initial examination.

What is your approach to correcting my symptoms ?

Following the examination, our approach focuses on correcting joint restrictions that cause the irritation and tension underlying the pain. We also provide ergonomic and nutritional advice, as well as general and/or specific exercises to maintain the results over time. Furthermore, for more complex problems (ocular migraines, vestibular migraines, etc.), a functional neurology approach (retraining the vestibular and oculomotor systems, etc.) can improve and consolidate the results. Finally, other approaches such as neurostimulation (including vagus nerve stimulation), photobiomodulation, and hyperbaric oxygenation may also be offered to help migraine patients.

Is stress the cause of my migraines and headaches?

Stress can indeed be a trigger for headaches. However, most of the time, it’s not the root cause. Just like noise, light, a glass of alcohol, etc., for others…
Nerve irritation and tension due to joint stiffness can weaken the body and nervous system, making it more vulnerable to stress or emotional or physical shock. This is why symptoms can appear at such times. Addressing these irritations and enabling the body to better cope with stress may be more effective than trying to eliminate the stress that surrounds us.

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