Treat your headaches and migraines holistically
with Dr. Tonya Cremin

Osteopathic Medicine and Headaches/Migraines

Osteopathic medicine focuses on the body's overall structure and function, with a special emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Cremin is trained to use a range of hands-on techniques to help relieve chronic headaches and migraines.

Osteopathy will:

• Spinal Alignment and Posture: Correct misalignments in the spine or neck, which are often associated with tension headaches and migraines. Misalignments can cause tension in muscles, nerves, and blood vessels, contributing to the intensity of headaches.
  
  
• Muscle Relaxation: Tension in the neck, shoulders, and upper back is common in people who suffer from headaches. OMT techniques, such as myofascial release or soft tissue manipulation, can help relax these muscles, relieving tension that may trigger or exacerbate headaches.
  
  
• Improved Circulation: Certain OMT techniques, such as lymphatic drainage help improves blood flow and circulation to the brain, to help alleviate headache symptoms, especially those linked to poor circulation or vascular issues (such as in migraines).
  
  
• Nerve Release: OMT can help alleviate pressure on the nerves that can contribute to headache pain, particularly the occipital nerve (which runs through the neck and can trigger migraines).
  
  
• Reducing Stress: Since stress is a common trigger for both tension headaches and migraines, osteopathic treatments can help promote relaxation and reduce stress, which in turn can decrease the frequency and severity of headaches.
  

Acupuncture and Headaches/Migraines

Dr. Tonya Cremin utilizes pressure points to manage pain, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation, which can be helpful for those who suffer from headaches and migraines.

• Pain Relief: Stimulate the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, which can help reduce headache pain. It also helps regulate the nervous system, which can reduce pain sensitivity.

• Reducing Inflammation: Acupuncture can help reduce inflammation in the body, which may alleviate vascular changes associated with migraines (such as blood vessel constriction or dilation).

• Relieving Muscle Tension: Acupuncture can relax tight muscles, particularly in the neck, shoulders, and upper back, which helps reduce tension headaches or migraines caused by muscular strain.

• Improved Blood Flow: Stimulating blood circulation, improving oxygen delivery to the brain and reducing the symptoms of vascular headaches (such as migraines).

Integrating Osteopathic Medicine and Acupuncture with Headaches/Migraines

These two approaches can work synergistically to help manage headaches/migraines by addressing multiple factors that contribute to headaches and migraines, providing comprehensive relief. Together, Dr. Cremin offers a holistic integrative approach to managing headaches/migraines.