Headache
Blog Part 1: General Info
We
all get them, headache's. It can range from mild to severe, short or
long lasting. The bottom line is, they’re annoying and painful,
and may not always easy to get rid of.
There
are many different types of headaches: Tension Headaches, Migraine
Headaches, and Cluster Headaches. All have different causes,
symptoms, and treatment options. Our Headache blog will be broken
down into 4 parts, with today's focusing mostly on general headache
information. The following blogs will focus on the above mentioned
types of headaches.
Causes
of Headaches:
- Musculoskeletal issues: tight muscles/spasms/trigger points, stiff neck, restricted joints in the upper back/neck region, poor posture
- Dehydration
- Injury (i.e.: whiplash)
- Family History
- Age
- Triggers such as food, smells, noises, lighting etc.
Headache
Red Flags:
Sometimes
Headaches can be a sign of a much more serious problem. Here are some
common Red Flags, which should be taken very seriously.
- Sudden Severe Headache (“worst headache you have ever had”) - associated with Strokes
- Headache sustained from head trauma – possible indication of a Concussion
- Headaches that cause confusion, drowsiness, or giddiness – associated with Strokes
- Headaches that cause Neurological changes – associated with Strokes or possible Tumor
- Headaches that cause vomiting without the presence of nausea – associated with Strokes
- Headaches that cause neck stiffness, with or without the presence of a fever – often associated with Meningitis
In
these cases, it is important to seek immediate medical attention.
Options
for Care:
- Chiropractic Care
- Acupuncture
- Staying properly hydrated
- Stretching
- Modifying Behavior such as sleep, diet, exercise when necessary
- Supplements
- Avoiding know triggers (in the cases of those who suffer from Migraine Headaches)
Read
us next time for some important information on “Tension Type”
Headaches.
I really don't that there a lot of types of headache. Thank you for giving this such informative post.
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