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Somewhere I read that upper thoracic scoliosis can cause migraines that begin with stiffness in neck and travel up one side of the head. Have you heard of this? Katherine
Answer:
Dear Katherine;
Cause, no. Trigger, absolutely. Any disequilibrium of spinal structures can contribute to Migraines in a given individual; I'd expect the headache to begin at the base of the neck or between the shoulder blades.
Good luck,
John Claude Krusz and Teri Robert
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