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interrupted and the body and brain can return to normal.
In over 18 years of experience with migraine sufferers, I
have learned of a few conditions that seem to be fairly com-
mon and will explain a cou-
ple of them. One seems to be
related to a woman’s monthly
cycle. Sometimes the pituitary
gland becomes unbalanced
and stimulates the release of
chemicals in the brain that
cause inflammation to occur
(as described above).
A Bowen “move” on the coc-
cyx (tailbone) at the base of
the spine can emit a signal to
the pituitary gland to come
back into balance.
Another common source of
migraine can be a malfunctioning stellate ganglion, lo-
cated at the base of the neck at C7. Once this glitch
happens, it impairs blow flow in the brain. Specifically,
blood is delivered to the brain, but the same amount of
blood is not allowed to return to the heart. Blood pres-
sure increases behind the optic nerve, causing pain. A
Bowen “shoulder move” is ad-
ministered, which tweaks the
stellate ganglion and makes
just the right adjustment for it
to normalize.
There are many origins of a mi-
graine headache, too many to
address here. But the majority of
cases presented in my clinic have
resolved either permanently or at
least long-term with one or two ses-
sions, sometimes with the needed
assistance of dietary changes to
reduce inflammation and elimi-
nate migraine “triggers.”
If you suffer from migraines and have reached the end of your
rope, these effective therapies may be worth a try.
Brenda Briscoe is a licensed massage therapist with 17 years of experience with an emphasis on pain
recovery using Bowen Therapy and LED Light Therapy. She is one of very few practitioners in the DF W
metroplex using both of these therapies together.
Call Brenda at 972-930-0260 to discover how these amazing modalities can change your life.
HE’S GOT YOUR BACK
Neck Pain
Spine Pain
Jean Louis Benae, M.D., understands that
performing minimally invasive spinal surgery is not
the only method to relieve back and neck pain.
As one of the most trusted neurosurgeons in
McKinney and surrounding communities, his
comprehensive approach to spinal health and
expertise in neurological conditions can help
determine the best way to ease your pain.
Contact Dr. Benae today to get
back to your pain-free life.
[phone]
DrJeanLouisBenae.com
8000 W. Eldorado Parkway, McKinney, TX 75070
MethodistMcKinneyHospital.com
Methodist McKinney Hospital is proud to be physician owned.
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