Winchester chiropractor on Migraines

Winchester chiropractor Mark Kennedy sees may patients suffering headaches and migraines. A migraine is a severe, long-lasting headache usually felt as a throbbing pain at the front or on one side of the head. The World Health Organization rates it as a leading cause of disability. Oxford University researchers say that up to one in five people suffer from migraines. They now suggest that a faulty gene found in migraine sufferers could be a trigger for the severe headaches.Some people can have a warning visual disturbance, called an aura, before the start of the headache, and many people also have symptoms such as nausea and sensitivity to light during the headache itself.A recent study lead by Dr Zameel Cader found that if a specific gene does not work properly, environmental factors like certain food stuffs, temperature and poor joint movement in the neck can more easily trigger pain centres in the brain and cause a severe headache.Until now, the genes directly responsible for migraine have been unknown. The international team used DNA samples from families with common migraine to identify the defective gene.Dr Aarno Palotie, from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, said the breakthrough could eventually lead to new drugs which could switch off the pain of migraines.Chiropractors specialise in the treatment of pain without the use of drugs or surgery, Winchester chiropractor Mark Kennedy says, "my treatment approach is to accurately identify problems with joint movement in the neck and jaw which cause excessive tension  in the muscles of the scalp, this can  lead to migraine in those who are prone to this extreme form of headache."Call Winchester Sports and Spine to make an appointment with Mark on 01962 843242. Receptionists  Janet, Fiona or Judith will be happy to help you find a convenient time to visit.