Millions of Americans experience migraines and struggle to find effective treatment for this condition and other types of headaches. Dr. Michael Billauer offers holistic chiropractic treatment to reduce the occurrence of migraines and other headaches at his Southern California office in Marina Del Rey.
A migraine is a neurological condition that presents with a variety of symptoms including:
Each patient has a unique experience of migraines, but almost everyone suffers from debilitating pain that prevents them from going to work, school, or other normal daily activities. Migraines are caused by a wide variety of factors including:
For example, a subluxation in the cervical spine can cause radiant pain and nerve issues that lead to a migraine. Migraines also have a hereditary link, so a patient’s risk factor for experiencing migraines is increased if another family member also suffers from these conditions.
Dr. Billauer diagnoses migraines with an examination, which includes:
He will also ask patients detailed questions about their experiences and symptoms. He will perform a manual exam of the head, neck, and spine and order x-rays if necessary to diagnose the cause of the migraines. Dr. Billauer approaches health and wellbeing holistically and will ask questions about the patient’s diet, exercise, and sleep habits. If he believes that nutritional deficiencies could be the root cause of the migraines, he may order saliva or blood work to fully identify those deficiencies.
Dr. Billauer treats the root cause of a patient’s migraines. His holistic approach to supporting health and wellbeing means that treatment will be fully customized to meet the overarching needs of the patient to ensure his or her physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. This could involve spinal adjustments to release subluxations that are causing neurological symptoms due to a misalignment in the spine putting pressure on the nerves and resulting in a migraine. If the migraines are triggered by nutritional deficiencies or sensitivities, he will provide nutritional counseling and support to heal the body and remove any triggers from the patient’s diet. Dr. Billauer provides pain relief to his patients in Venice and Marina Del Rey, and welcomes new patients throughout Los Angeles.
"His knowledge and general care for you as a patient is second to none. Best doc in the Marina!"
"Billauer adjusts the whole back as well as any other issues you're was experiencing - every session is totally catered for your personal ailments."
"He is a truly gifted chiropractor who has time after time over the years healed me where more traditional doctors have prescribed pain killers and/or surgery. "
"Michael is an AMAZING chiropractor. I felt a difference in just one session. I am so thankful to have found someone who is honest and great at being a chiropractor."
