Tension headaches

Unlike chronic tension headache, an episodic tension headache occurs for less than 15 days in a month. Episodic tension headaches have mild to moderate pain that affects the front, top or sides of your head. It usually begins mildly and may last from 30 minutes to several days. For chronic tension headaches, the pain is almost always present; only that it varies in intensity. You may have difficulty falling and staying asleep and have a mild sensitivity to noise or light.

Cluster headaches

It is characterised by intense, throbbing pain behind or in one eye without changing sides. A headache occurs very regularly and may last a short time; between 30 minutes and 3 hours.

Sinus headaches

Deep and constant pain occurs in the forehead, bridge of the nose and on the cheekbones. It intensifies if you strain or move your head suddenly. Feelings of ears fullness, nasal discharge, facial swelling and fever accompany a sinus headache.

Cervicogenic Headache

A cervicogenic headache (CGH) presents as unilateral pain that starts in the neck and is referred from bony structures or soft tissues of the neck. [1] It is a common chronic and recurrent headache that usually starts after neck movement. It usually accompanies a reduced range of motion (ROM) of the neck.

Migraine

This headache can come in various combinations, but the primary symptom is moderate to severe pounding pain in the entire head or shifting from one side to another. You may get blurred vision, blind spots, bright flashing lights or jagged lines. Sensitivity to light, odours, or noise may increase, and you may lose appetite and get nauseated.

Headache Vs Migraine?

A headache is usually felt as a tight pressure on both sides of the head and is usually not severe. A migraine includes other symptoms as well as headache. Migraine pain is usually throbbing in nature and is often worse on one side of the head than the other. If you are experiencing nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light and/or sound or seeing bright shimmering lights, you are most likely having a migraine.

Prevention and treatment

Indeed, tension headaches may go away after taking over-the-counter pain relievers. However, learning relaxation techniques like meditation, heat therapy, and massage can help prevent stress-related headaches. For a migraine, one should be watchful of their diet and avoid alcohol, caffeine and learn to deal with sources of emotional anxiety. Importantly, take preventive and prescription medicines.

Can Chiropractors Help with Headaches and Migraines

Identifying and treating headaches as early as possible is very critical in starting preventive measures that may minimise the possibility of a recurrence. Pay attention to the time that headache occurs and note the signs before and during a headache. And to answer your question; can chiropractors help with headaches and migraines? Yes, CHIRO HEALTH AND WELLNESS has helped hundreds of patients that suffer ongoing tension headaches and migraines. You can then schedule a consultation visit at our office. Call us today and let us give you an early intervention to your headaches and migraines before it becomes stubborn or chronic.