Cluster headaches are a type of recurrent headache that can be extremely painful and disabling. Dr. Kelley Mingus is a licensed doctor of chiropractic medicine who has been helping patients find relief from cluster headaches for over 20 years. In this article, we will discuss some real-life patient success stories, and the facts behind how Dr. Mingus has been providing pain relief to patients.
What Are Cluster Headaches?
Cluster headaches are severe headaches that can be on one side of the head and may be associated with stuffy nose, drooping eyelids and red, watery eyes. They, more commonly, affect men in their late 20s and there is a strong genetic component to their triggers. Around 1 in 1,000 people are known to suffer from them and they are more common in smokers. A cluster headache is endured as torturous than migraine pain, and doesn’t always respond to typical pain medications. Because they are so severe and unpredictable, patients look for a different type of treatment to manage their symptoms long-term.
Chiropractic Care and Cluster Headaches
We know that cluster headaches are the result of a chemical imbalance in the brain. This leads to the over-activity or inhibition of certain nerve pathways in the head. It can be nearly impossible to avoid all of the common triggers such as red wine, smoking, and certain nutritional deficiencies. Although there is still no cure for cluster headaches, it has been found that regular chiropractic adjustments can significantly reduce the number of headaches in chronic sufferers.
Chiropractic care has been well-documented to help chronic headaches of all kinds. Chiropractic adjustments can be used to relieve muscle tension and increase blood flow to the head, which has been shown to reduce the severity and frequency of headaches, including cluster headaches. When done regularly, chiropractic care can help re-train the brain’s nerve pathways and reduce the frequency and severity of headaches over time. In addition to treatment, Dr. Kelley Mingus also educates her patients on how to better manage their triggers without medication.
Real Patient Stories
One patient, Nancy, reports “I was diagnosed with cluster headaches around 10 years ago. I felt like I tried everything and nothing worked in the long term. I got to a point where I could barely get by day to day and thoroughly struggled through day after day with both the headaches and the after effects of the narcotics. I came across Dr. Mingus’ sight one day and made an appointment. I was in tears from relief after only my first adjustment. The pain isn’t completely gone, but it is managed so much easier than when I first encountered her.”
Nick, another opinion, shares “It took awhile for my headache pain to diminish. The cause of my cluster headaches isn’t clear, but I had zero expectations when I began seeing Dr. Mingus. I was nearly in despair when I had my first visit, so I diligently did everything Dr. Mingus suggested and it was a few months before I noticed anything, but ultimately I was able to nearly eliminate my headache medications. Of course, I am incredibly grateful for finding Dr. Mingus and the relief I have.”
Why Choose Dr. Kelley Mingus?
Dr. Kelley Mingus is a chiropractor who cares. She understands what her patients are going through and goes out of her way to make sure she provides them with the best care possible. Her unique approach to patient care and her focus on finding the root cause of her patients’ pain proves prescriptions aren’t enough. She has had an extremely successful rate with her patients suffering from cluster headaches and a recent study conducted tested 22 patients: 2 had significant, 7 had marked, 9 had moderate, and 4 had minor improvement.
Whether you have been suffering for years from cluster headaches or have just recently begun experiencing them, Dr. Kelley Mingus can provide you with the customized care and support you need to find relief. Make an appointment today and take the first step toward a pain-free future.