For 29 years as an upper cervical chiropractor in Temecula,CA, I’ve been working closely with patients who suffer from chronic migraine headaches. It’s important to note that a Migraine Headache is nothing like a typical headache. In fact, most Migraine patients would prefer they not be compared. Those who suffer from chronic migraine can go from feeling invincible to an excruciating 10 on a pain scale in a matter of minutes. Chronic migraine sufferers often come to my office feeling defeated, exhausted, and hopeless. They wonder if they will ever feel like themselves again.

I’ve seen firsthand the impact that migraines can have on a workplace, family, and every aspect of a patient’s life.

Common symptoms of a workplace migraine can include:

• Vision loss or blurriness
• Inability to focus
• Throbbing, unmanageable head pain
• Need to isolate in a dark quiet space
• Emotional fatigue

When you have a chronic health issue, staying home is not always an option. Many migraine sufferers go to work regardless. Migraines can also come on without warning. Think mid meeting with the big client. So many people with migraines just try to push through. They are present but not the best versions of themselves. They often can’t think as clearly, or as quickly. This can impact the flow of an entire organization. Even if you do not have migraines, the likelihood of them still impacting your workplace is highly probable.

• There are 113 million workdays lost annually in the U.S due to migraine headaches.
• Lost work productivity due to migraines, costs American businesses between $5.6 — $17.2 billion per year.
• A recent national survey conducted by the National Headache foundation on working women with migraines shows 89% suffer migraine attacks while at work.
• The World Health Organization deems migraines to be one of the most debilitating diseases in the world.

Thankfully, there are solutions that can be attained through upper cervical care, so that you can get back to being the most productive version of yourself.

It can be easy to underestimate how debilitating a migraine is for those who have never experienced them - especially in a workplace setting. For those who suffer with chronic migraines, the reality is that migraines often don’t cause just head pain. They often come with many other symptoms that make showing up to work or basic job functions nearly impossible.

In my 29 years of practice as an upper cervical chiropractor, I’ve seen this play out over and over. I’ve experienced it myself as a college student, worried that I’d never be able to graduate or accomplish my dreams.

Patients often come to me exhausted—not just from their symptoms, but from the emotional and mental toll it takes on every aspect of their lives.

Here’s what one of my patients shared about her experience with Migraine Headaches:

“Everything is impacted…I know that I am way less productive and my ability to make mistakes when I have a Migraine is definitely higher. The ability to look at a computer and talk on a phone all day is miserable not only for the clients, but for the employees as well. I feel like the days that I have pushed myself to go to work with a Migraine has actually made the Migraine worse. It also impacts the team that you work with. When you’re trying to push yourself to do things that you shouldn’t while you have a Migraine, there are so many domino effects that happen with coworkers. They have to correct your mistakes or pick up the slack.”  -Nichole

Nichole’s experience is powerful—but unfortunately, it’s not uncommon. And it’s why finding long-term relief isn’t just a personal health matter—it’s a professional one, too.

Here’s what another patient had to say about finding relief for her migraines with upper cervical chiropractic care in Temecula:

“I have been suffering from migraines for the past 19 years. This past year has been the worst I have ever felt in my life due to chronic migraines along with neck and shoulder pain and aches. These migraines have taken over my life. I am so grateful I found Dr. Tina…The tension in my head, neck and shoulders is definitely less. I can sleep better, and I can already feel the increase in energy. This was all within the first week. I can’t wait to see where I will be in the next couple of weeks! If you are suffering from migraines, do yourself a favor… you NEED to see Dr. Tina! No one should have to continue to live their lives suffering from migraines, that is NOT living, and it is way too draining!” -Mariela

For more migraine success stories, click here.

If you have chronic migraines please do not stop looking for solutions. If you’ve been told to just live with it - don’t. Even if you think you have exhausted all of your options. There is hope! So many individuals, myself included, found relief with upper cervical chiropractic care.

Remember, you are not alone in this. Over 37 million people suffer from migraines in the US, and you do not have to live in pain – especially when the problem is tackled by not only the correct but the natural root of the problem.  You can schedule a call here.

For Employers: If you have employees struggling with migraines – I urge you to share this article with them and encourage them to reach out to me. Supporting your team starts with understanding their pain. I would be delighted to help them.