Common Causes of Headaches
Ever feel like your head is staging a rebellion against your peace and quiet? Headaches and migraines – the uninvited guests crashing your daily routine, turning every thought into a battleground of pain. It’s like a relentless drum solo playing in your skull! But worry not, help is at hand! Let’s embark on a journey to conquer headaches and migraines and reclaim your tranquility.
Stress and Tension
Tension and Cluster HeadachesTension Headaches
Characterised by a dull, aching pain on either one side or both sides of the head. The most common cause of these headaches are stress and tension. This causes the muscles around the neck and shoulders to tighten, which leads to tension and then a headache. Some other possible causes can be teeth grinding, especially if you wake up with a headache in the morning, pregnancy, and dehydration.Neck Arthritis
StiffnessOld Injury
Neck arthritis can cause the joints to stiffen up and become very restricted and painful. This can lead to muscle tension and headaches. These type of headaches are usually started from the neck or the back of the head and then lead to pain and sensitive scalp and forehead. This is usually caused by old injuries and trauma.Spinal misalignments
Pain when movingInjury or Trauma
Misalignments in the neck (cervical spine) can disrupt the normal function of the nervous system and contribute to restriction, pain and nerve pain. When vertebrae are out of alignment, they can impinge on nearby nerves, including the nerves that go to the scalp, forehead and eyes. These type of headaches are called cerviogenic, which means neck pain causing headaches.Lifestyle Factors
We are What We DoVarious lifestyle factors, such as posture, obesity, smoking, medication, can increase the risk of headaches. A sudden change in habits such as medication, sleep habits, caffeine, sugar, diet, can lead to headaches. These headaches tend to last a few days to up to weeks. Some people who get headaches daily might be causing them through their lifestyle choices.
Migraines
Migraine Headaches
What are they?Migraines
A migraine headache is a debilitating neurological condition characterised by severe, throbbing pain typically felt on one side of the head. However, some individuals may experience pain on both sides or have pain that alternates sides during different episodes. Common symptoms are visual disturbances (aura), throbbing pulsating pain, nausea and vomitting, sensitivity to light and noises.
Common Causes of Migraines
A Different ApproachChiropractic
There are many causes to migraine headaches such as hormonal changes (pregnancy or menopause), stress, foods, and medication. Some less obvious triggers can be spinal stress specifically at C1, restriction in blood flow and neurological changes in the brain. Allowing proper neurological and blood flow to the brain can have a big impact with people who suffer with migraines.
Headache and migraine Solutions with Chiropractic Care
Chiropractor Norwich offers a holistic and non-invasive approach to help people with headaches and migraines, focusing on restoring proper spinal alignment, reducing nerve interference, and promoting overall musculoskeletal health. Chiropractic has been shown to be an effective treatment for headaches and migraines. Here’s how our chiropractor can help individuals struggling with Headaches or migraines:
1. Spinal Adjustments:
Our Chiropractor will use manual Chiropractic techniques known as spinal adjustments to realign the spine, specifically the Cervical spine, to alleviate pressure on nerves, and restore proper joint function. By targeting stressed joints in the Cervical spine, chiropractic adjustments can provide relief from neck, which can help with headaches and migraines.
2. Massage Therapy:
In addition to spinal adjustments, our chiropractor may use soft tissue therapy techniques such as massage, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy to address muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation in the cervical spine and the upper back area. It is common for the upper back muscles to go into spasm with a headache or migraine, which common is the cause of the neck pain and tightness, so the Chiropractor can work on releasing this. We will also use a massage table to mobilise every segment in the spine to allow full spinal relaxation and take stress off the cervical spine.
3. Lifestyle Recommendations:
Our Chiropractor will provide guidance on lifestyle changes to prevent reoccurring episodes and promote overall wellness. By addressing underlying lifestyle factors contributing to headaches or migraines, our chiropractor will empower you to take an active role in your recovery and overall health.
Don’t let Headaches and Migraines hold you back any longer—take proactive steps towards relief and recovery today by booking in with our expert Chiropractor.
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FAQ’s
Headaches vary in intensity and duration. Migraines cause intense, throbbing pain. This is typically on one side of the head. It is often accompanied by symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
Most people will feel a significant change in their body straight afterwards but the coming days after that can vary. Most people will notice a change in their symptoms but can feel tender similar to working out at the gym. Some people will feel great after their adjustment and it will stay that way. Some people will feel tired and sore and that can last for a few days after your visit. These are all normal and if you ever have any concerns then please get in contact with us.
We recommend listening to your body because every person experiences different sensations after an adjustment. Some individuals feel energised and motivated to exercise, while others feel fatigued and prefer to rest. We advise staying active and drinking plenty of water regardless of how you feel.
When adjusted correctly, the spine won’t cause pain; instead, it will feel more like relief.
After completing the initial assessment, the Chiropractor will inform you about their findings. Following that, we will inform you if we can assist you with this. Moreover, if we cannot assist you with it, we will direct you to the best place to address your issues. We will administer treatment once we know we can help you.
At your first visit, the Chiropractor will chat to you about your current problem and about your medical history. After that, the Chiropractor will perform an examination on your spine to see what might be causing your pain. Once the root cause of your issue has been found, the Chiropractor will discuss with you about the options for you to get better. Then with your consent, the Chiropractor will start treatment.
Yes, we have helped numerous individuals with these issues. Our Chiropractor has received training to address these problems. We recognise that each case can vary, so an assessment would provide the Chiropractor with a clearer understanding of whether they can assist. If they cannot, they will recommend a solution for you.
Yes, qualified Chiropractors are safe when they perform by a Chiropractor. Our Chiropractor has specialised in many different techniques so that they can tailor their care to suit your needs.
