Localization and Prevention
Friday, September 25, 2009 at 01:54PM “Localization: the determination of the points at which functions or pathological conditions originate.” (pg. 207)
--Lippincott’s New Medical Dictionary
When a patient receives a migraine medication, like RELPAX or Imitrex, has the problem truly been localized? Nope. The drug is prescribed to cover up the pain, not to eliminate the cause of the headache. In fact, in most cases, the exact cause of the migraine is never discovered.
The obvious problem with focusing only on alleviating the symptom instead of going after the cause is that the source of the problem remains ignored. So why do most patients accept the omission of localization from their doctors? Simply because the drugs make it feel like things are getting better. The pain is relieved and without the pain indicator, many are fooled into thinking the source of the symptom has been taken care of... but in reality, the cause of the pathological condition persists. And often times worsens day by day.
If the migraine is caused by a subluxated atlas, correct that subluxation!
You can take all the prescription medications you want, but no matter how many pills you pop, the drugs will never ever move that misaligned vertebra back into place.
It is interesting that this principle of localization applies to most of the problems we encounter in life-- whether these problems be physical, financial, or even spiritual. We need to be aware of the root cause of whatever crisis we are in and work to correct that root cause instead of desperately searching for quick fixes to eliminate the pain.
The higher principle of localization is, of course, prevention. Successful prevention of a painful crisis occurs when we determine a pathological condition way before that problem elicits any suffering. This is the wisdom behind wellness, wealth and inner peace.
"There is a time in the life of every problem when it is big enough to see, yet small enough to solve."
--Mike Leavitt
Reader Comments (2)
My wife takes Imitrex for severe migraines, but she experiences choking sensations and even with her head elevated cannot get enough sleep which compounds her pain when the medication wears out in the morning. She did seek chiropratic care, however the visits with a DC did not resolve her problem.
Jim
Jim,
I am very sorry for your wife's condition. May I ask a few questions? How long was your wife under chiropractic care? Were x-rays taken? How many times was she adjusted? What techniques did her chiropractor use? Did she attain any relief from the adjustments at all-- even a little or even temporary? Also, how long has she been on Imitrex now? Are the headaches worse in the morning and subside gradually as the day goes on? And finally, are the migraines "classic"-- one side of the head, preceded buy an aura of nausea, light sensitivity, etc.?
If you would like my take on your wife's case, I'd be more than happy to give you my two cents. If not, as we are strangers and I know neither you or your wife personally, I totally understand it may not be something you'd care for.
Please feel free to respond via email, if you wish, to keep things private: honorboxdoc@gmail.com
Take care and best to you and your wife.
Doc