Pregnant client with recurring headaches

[Pompal 09.]

I have a pregnant client who has recurring headaches at the base of her skull, usually only one side at a time. When they get bad, she actually gets nauseous and will vomit. The first time I worked with her, I noticed a fair amount of swelling in and around the neck and upper shoulder area. I lymph drained what I could out (she used to be on kidney medication b4 she got pregnant to help filtration but she can no longer take the meds so i have to limit the amount of lymph work that i do), I've assessed for trigger points in upper trapezius, levator scapula, pecs and suboccipitals and used positional release on them. Funny thing is, the pain will switch from right to left or vice versa while I am working on her. So far my work seems to be helping but I wonder if there is something I am overlooking. Anyone with any ideas I could use your help!!! Thanks! :

 

[F u c k Y o u.]

Headaches/migraines can be very common with pregnancy.

Although the symptoms do sound severe - has she gone to talk with her Dr.?

Here is an article I found that would be good to read over - you should have her go see the Dr. if she hasn't already.

Headaches and pregnancy

 

[Boru]

I would recommend her seeing a chiropractor. Along with being a lic. massage therapist, I work as a chiropractic assistant in the same office where I practice. We have many , many pregnant women come to our DC's for care during pregnancy. It is very safe and they get tremendous relief from being adjusted. Headaches are not normal, and many times it is a vertebral subluxation that is causing them.

To find a good DC who specializes in family care and children go to the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association website: http://www.icpa4kids.org/

You can also go to our website, it has a lot of links and testimonials.

http://www.marionchiropractic.com

Hope this helps, and feel free to email me, I have had a lot of positive experience with chiropractic care.

good luck!

Aimee Bernier, LMT
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http://www.aimeebernier.iwantamassage.com