Migraine-free since March.
I've been migraine-free since March. Whoot! I'm getting adjusted by the chiropractor every 4 weeks or so and I'm going to a massage therapist once a month. I've also been spending a lot of time throughout the day stretching my neck. Now, unfortunately I'm not sure who gets the credit for the fix. Honestly, I think it is the stretching on my own that is doing the trick, but who doesn't want a massage every month?
Hours in front of the computer is more hurtful (to your overall fitness) than people realize. Stretch people stretch! Here's to good health!
First migraine since starting chiropractic care
This past Sunday was the last game of our season. I skated hard and got a migraine an hour or so after the game. This was the first migraine I've had since starting chiropractic care. Prior to the game, I did notice my neck was rather tense, despite my efforts to keep it loose. My last adjustment before Sunday was probably 7-9 days prior. I spent the next few days in bed with the flu. (Sunday night really sucked). Monday-Tuesday I had a fever. We're thinking the extra tension in the neck could be a result of the oncoming illness.
I got adjusted today. Will keep you posted.
Is the Chiropractor the migraine fixer?
I recently met a young chiropractor who suggested he may be able to help me with my migraine problem. He gave me an evaluation, and we discussed what was out of whack, which he referred to as subluxations, and the impact these subluxations have on my overall well being. One of the areas he focused on was my neck; from my traps to the base of my skull. Since I don't remember all of the terms, I can't get into detail about all of the adjustments he made. He did tell me I need to make my neck stronger and I needed to spend more time stretching it. So I've been focusing on keep my head straight and stretching as often as possible.
Since my first adjustment I've only had one hockey game. I did not get a migraine after, and if there was a game that would induce a migraine it was that one (I was one of six skaters on my team). The chiropractor asked me to push myself a little harder than I've been to see if I get a migraine or not. So I'm not claiming to be out of the woods yet but I'm interested in seeing how this goes.
New: Migraine after a workout
I've been doing Crossfit for a month or so now. Crossfit is a strength and conditioning program that combines Olympic lifts, plyometrics, sprints and various other exercises in a high-intense interval training style. About an hour after completing an extremely intense workout on Friday, I got a migraine, just like I do after hockey. This is the first time in over 10 years I got a migraine after doing anything other than hockey. Connections between crossfit and hockey? Physical exertion? Hydration? Nourishment?
I think I may not have been hydrated well enough for such a rigorous workout. Further, I might not have eaten enough. Let's just say I suck at life and I'm not sure what this does to my compression headache (from my helmet) theory.