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Why Are You Still Suffering? Understanding the Root Causes of Migraines

Migraines are more than just headaches — they can be debilitating, impacting work, daily activities, and mental well-being. Many migraine sufferers feel trapped in a cycle of temporary relief from medications that come with unwanted side effects and long-term dependency.

If you’ve tried conventional treatments without success, there’s another way. At New Beginnings Wellness Center in Smithtown, we take a neurological and holistic approach to treating migraines by addressing both brain function and nervous system imbalances for lasting relief.

Dr Keri Chiappino, chiropractic neurologist and neurofeedback therapist at New Beginnings Wellness Center & Braincore Clinic in Smithtown NY

Understanding the Root Causes of Migraines

Understanding the Root Causes of Migraines
Why Are You Still Suffering? Understanding the Root Causes of Migraines
The Nervous System’s Role in Migraines

The Nervous System’s Role in Migraines

Migraines aren’t just random — they’re often triggered by dysfunction in the brain and nervous system. Key contributing factors include:

Brainwave dysregulation can make the brain more sensitive to pain signals.

Chronic stress and poor sleep patterns increase migraine frequency.

Posture, spinal misalignments, and TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) dysfunction can aggravate the nervous system and worsen migraines.

Why Conventional Treatments Often Fail

Many people rely on medications for migraines, but these treatments often fail to address the root cause. Medications only mask symptoms, providing temporary relief instead of correcting neurological dysfunction.

Furthermore, patients can develop resistance to these medications over time, which makes them take higher doses or new prescriptions of ineffective migraine medications. The side effects and dependency created by taking medications continue to make them an unsustainable long-term solution for migraines.

For real relief, we need to target the underlying brain imbalances and nervous system dysfunction that fuels migraines.

How Chiropractic Provides Natural Migraine Relief

What is Chiropractic Neurology?

Chiropractic neurology is a brain-based approach to migraine treatment that goes beyond traditional chiropractic care. It focuses on nervous system function in addition to spinal alignment to help regulate the brain’s pain-processing pathways.

The Chiropractic-Migraine Connection

Chiropractic neurology can help migraine sufferers in a variety of ways. Correcting spinal misalignments, improving posture and TMJ function, and restoring optimal nervous system function can all play significant roles in curing migraines. Some of the greatest benefits received from chiropractic neurology include:

Reduced nerve irritation

Migraine-related tension relief

Reduced frequency and intensity of migraines

What to Expect from Chiropractic for Migraines

New Beginnings Wellness Center’s approach is highly personalized to tailor to your needs. Our treatment may include a variety of techniques, including a comprehensive neurological assessment to identify imbalances, targeted chiropractic adjustments tailored for migraine relief, and lifestyle and ergonomic recommendations to prevent future migraines.

Neurofeedback Therapy: Training the Brain to Prevent Migraines

How Brainwave Dysregulation Triggers Migraines

Research shows that migraines often stem from irregular brainwave activity. Using QEEG Brain Mapping, we can identify abnormal brain patterns linked to migraine frequency and severity.

What is Neurofeedback & How Does it Work?

Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, drug-free therapy that helps retrain the brain. It detects and corrects overactive or underactive brainwave patterns, which enhances brain function and self-regulation. This reduces the frequency of migraines and teaches the brain to stay in a balanced state to prevent future episodes.

What to Expect From Neurofeedback for Migraines

Our sessions are painless, relaxing, and non-invasive. As the brain learns to self-regulate and prevent migraines naturally, results will build and you will experience a significant and long-term reduction in migraines.

A Holistic, Drug-Free Approach to Migraine Relief

Why Combining Chiropractic Neurology & Neurofeedback Works Best

This combined approach offers the best of both worlds. While chiropractic neurology corrects spinal and nervous system imbalances, neurofeedback therapy retrains brainwave activity to reduce migraine triggers. Together, they address both the structural and neurological causes of migraines for lasting relief.

Additional Supportive Lifestyle Changes

For even better results, we guide patients through a variety of lifestyle changes including:

Stress management techniques

Sleep optimization strategies

Dietary recommendations

These changes can provide several additional benefits including lower migraine risk, supported nervous system recovery, and reduced inflammation.

Who Can Benefit From This Approach?

Any migraine sufferers who have not succeeded with conventional methods and are looking for a drug-free, long-term solution can benefit from treatment at New Beginnings Wellness Center. Even if you are not suffering from migraines, our holistic, brain-based therapies can still provide several benefits to support your overall wellness.

Find Lasting Migraine Relief in Smithtown

If you are struggling with migraines and have been unable to find an effective treatment, New Beginnings Wellness Center’s chiropractic neurology and neurofeedback approach in Smithtown may be the solution you’ve been searching for. Schedule a consultation today to start your journey toward a life free from migraines.

Patient Testimonials

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Dawn Fitzpatrick
December 5, 2022

I have had lower back pain for many years. It has been a wonderful experience every-time I have visited this office, for the last 10+ years. The entire staff is amazing!! The minute you walk into Dr. Chiappino’s office, you feel a sense of peacefulness and serenity. You get top notch service and there’s never a wait. They do an amazing job with scheduling their patients. Before your initial adjustment, you get a full, comprehensive exam. Dr. Keri gets a handle on what your issue is before she even adjusts you! That’s so important! Their office is spotless. They go to great measures to make sure they disinfect between patients. They address specific, individualized needs. I feel a sense of relief each time I leave there. Years ago, I went through a difficult time and suffered terrible anxiety. Dr. Chiappino recommended I try Brain Core Therapy, at her office and went through great lengths to make sure I could also afford it. Initially, I was hesitant, but it’s totally non-invasive, causes NO pain and it was very easy and fun to do. It was life changing. It completely cured my anxiety! She will recommend other health care providers, if needed. I had a problem with my ears and she referred me to an amazing ENT, in Port Jeff! She does whatever it takes to make you feel better. Now, THAT’S a great physician!! Dr. Chiappino REALLY cares about her patients and always gets to the root of the problem. She’s one of the most compassionate and knowledgeable doctors I have ever met!!!

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Lisa Hoffman
October 18, 2022

New Beginnings is an oasis for healing. Dr. Keri and her staff are warm and welcoming. As a holistic practitioner myself, I have referred many people. Chiropractic adjustments are necessary for wellness. I’ve benefited from her neurological assistance with the brain core program. This practice is a must do in your healing toolbox!

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Stacey Spata
October 10, 2022

I have been a long standing patient of Dr Chiappino for many years. As a Neuro Chiropractor she was able to incorporate all my needs not just the normal aches and pains. Dr Chiappino is easy to talk to and will listen to my concerns. Before she even assessing my needs she inquired about me and what i believe is going on, she is there to help and provide what i need not a come twice a week kind of chiropractic approach. She reevaluates and will tell me what her thoughts are and is willing to modify to my needs. Overall wellness is her goal and i appreciate that!

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Dana M
February 24, 2022

Dr Keri is wonderful. She knows a lot about a broad range of healing tools and teaches you as she works. Her adjustments and other chiro techniques are the best and significantly help my pain and headaches. She’s also so sweet and actually listens. I usually get bad anxiety in medical settings, but I feel completely at ease in her office. It’s very clean and her staff are great too. I’m so glad I found her, I look forward to my appointments

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Alyssa Cabral
August 25, 2021

Dr. Chiappino has an amazing energy about her. I felt welcomed and comfortable from the minute I walked into her office. She actively listened to everything I shared and offered her brilliant wisdom throughout the consultation. I have a lot of chronic issues and my body is extremely sensitive to a lot of things, so I was a bit nervous but she made me feel so cared for and I left feeling so grateful and my lower back that was twisted up and filled with edema is now feeling SO. MUCH. BETTER. in one visit! Just in my initial consultation and treatment alone we were able to connect a lot of dots and she was able to help me. I’m really looking forward to working with her on my neurological issues going forward and am really grateful I was pointed in the direction of her practice.

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Christie Caligiuri
December 14, 2015

Dr Chiappino and Dr Reynolds are true healers! Approximately 6 years ago I suffered from debilitating migraines and other neurological symptoms. After going for every possible medical test that came back normal and being prescribed medication, I had Dr Chiappino and Dr Reynolds exam me. Immediately they gave me multiple recommendations including food allergy testing and my recovery began right then! I am migraine free since with no medications! Their treatment is PRICELESS! I continue to see the doctors on an as needed basis for minor aches and pains. Thank you Dr Chiappino and Dr Reynolds for all that you do!

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