What Causes Headaches & Migraines?
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Headaches and migraines can be caused by a range of factors. Day-to-day headaches can often occur due to stress, dehydration and a lack of sleep. Migraines are a little more complex as an underlying condition, but can also be triggered by similar factors, such as:
- Stress and tension
- Dietary factors
- Hormonal changes
- Sleep patterns and quality
- Environmental factors
Types Of Headaches & Migraines
There are several different types of headaches, each with unique characteristics and causes.
- Tension headaches are characterised by a constant, dull pain or tightness around the forehead, scalp, or neck, often caused by stress or muscle strain.
- Migraines are severe, throbbing headaches often accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and sometimes visual disturbances, typically triggered by various factors such as stress, hormones, or certain foods.
- Cluster headaches are intensely painful headaches that occur in cyclical patterns or clusters, typically causing severe pain around one eye or on one side of the head.
- Rebound headaches are headaches that result from the overuse of pain relief medications, leading to a cycle of frequent headaches when the medication's effects wear off.
Understanding the type of headache you're experiencing can help you find the most effective treatment, but chiropractors like us can likely provide you with at least some relief, whatever type of headaches you suffer from.
How Can A Chiropractor Help With Headaches & Migraines?
Treatments such as spinal manipulation can help frequent headache and migraine sufferers by alleviating joint and muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, and back, providing relief from pain in these areas. Since migraines can be triggered by physical tension and stress, chiropractic care can help prevent attacks by addressing these issues and reducing tension before a migraine can strike.
Chiropractic care can also improve quality of sleep, provides a non-medicinal alternative to pain relief, and supports holistic wellbeing, all factors that can help reduce headaches and migraines in the long-run.
We specialise in the alignment of the upper cervical spine (top of the neck), which is a common cause of headaches.
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Why Is It Important To Address Headaches & Migraines?
From tension headaches to migraines to your run-of-the-mill headache, we’ve all experienced some type of headache before, and we know that it can become much more than an inconvenience. Living with chronic migraines or frequent headaches can take a huge toll on both your physical and mental health.
Untreated headaches and migraines can lead to missed workdays, reduced productivity, and an inability to participate in social and physical activities. Over time, this can contribute to increased stress, anxiety, and even a low mood.
By taking steps to manage and prevent headaches and migraines, we regain control over our health and well-being, enabling us to live more vibrant, balanced, and fulfilling lives.
