Headaches

Headaches are a very common issue that chiropractors see. Headaches are a common feature of many conditions and there are many different types of headaches. The different types of headaches can vary dramatically in how they occur and how they feel and affect the body. Modern technologies such as phones, bright computer screens, processed foods can trigger headaches and might be a reason for its increased occurrence.

If it isn’t treated?

if left untreated, the head pain may worsen and spread, the neck may get stiffer and more restricted. Movement can become painful, and the headaches can become chronic. At its worst, it incapacitates a person and creates an overwhelming feeling of fatigue and brain fog and force a person into bed rest.

Types of Headaches?

The complex nature of headaches means a variation in signs and symptoms. Our chiropractor will attempt to determine which of the following headache you are suffering from.

Common Headaches;

Cervicogenic Headache - Tension headache - Cluster headache - Migraine headache - Thunderclap headache - Sinus headache - Menstrual migraine - Exertion headache - Hypertension headache - TMJ Headache

How do we help?

Accurate diagnosis is crucial to ensure we recommend the right treatment. We first ask questions about you and your symptoms. we then do some important tests to tell us more information. The examination will determine what headache you have and if you are in the right place for treatment. It may be a serious disease or illness not for the chiropractor to treat. We would urgently refer you to the right person if this was the case. if it is something we can help with, the subsequent recommendations will be specific to the suspected headache.

Treatment

Improvements in headaches depend on many factors. Headaches that are triggered by musculoskeletal dysfunction may respond well to our chiropractic care. Some Headaches required total lifestyle changes to make meaningful sustained changes.

we aim to: reduce pain sensitivity, improve the function of the muscles and joints of the head and neck, increase the strength of the neck, improve posture and alignment of the neck, address other areas that influence the headache such as the jaw and eyes tracking ability, diet triggers, sleep, light exposure.

Common techniques : Activator / Mobilisation / Chiropractic Adjustment / Cupping / IASTM Scrapping / Deep Tissue Massage / Myofascial Release / PNF Stretching / Joint Mobilisations / Eye Tracking Exercise / Jaw Treatment / Neck Strengthening / Postural Exercises

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If you’re suffering from Headaches and want our chiropractor to have a good look at it you can easily book online and get your concerns addressed. We are here to help.