What is a Headache?
Headaches are head pains normally felt on both sides of the head. A constant and dull pain lingers and the intensity fluctuates per individual. Headaches aren’t entirely debilitating but functioning throughout the day can be uncomfortable and exhausting.
Common causes of headaches:
● Muscle stiffness
● Poor posture / screen time
● Stress and anxiety
● Trigger point referrals
● Jaw issues / TMJ dysfunction
● MVA or sports injuries
What is a Migraine?
Migraines normally present on one side of the head (though they can occur on both sides). A sensation of pressure and localized pain is felt and lasts between a few hours to a few days. The pain can be very intense and debilitating for some persons. Nausea and sensitivity to light, smell or sound often accompany a migraine.
Common causes of migraines:
● Family history of migraines
● Stress
● Medication
● Hormonal shifts
● Neck and shoulder pain
● Food allergies and sensitivities
● Barometric Pressure Changes
Headache Pain Relief Techniques
Some techniques that may help include:
● Soft tissue manipulation
● Joint mobilization
● Trigger point release
● Acupuncture
● Trigger point dry needling/Intramuscular stimulation (IMS)
● Therapeutic modalities
● Food Sensitivity and Hormone Assessments
● Rehabilitative exercises (stretches, strengthening/stabilization exercises, breathing exercises etc.)
You don’t have to live with headaches
Head pains, such as headaches and migraines, can be a nuisance and disrupt our daily lives. There are various types of head pains and knowing which type you are experiencing can help you find the right treatments to manage your symptoms.
To summarize, neck pain is common but manageable. Despite there being various reasons why someone can have neck ache and pain, finding the right modalities and practitioners can help you address the underlying problem and decrease symptoms.
If you resonate with any of these points, give Baseline a call or go online and book an appointment with one of our practitioners.
With an integrated team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Registered Massage Therapists, and Kinesiologists, we have you covered for your headache-related problems.
Seeing different practitioners can be helpful as there may be various reasons for your head pains.Treatments in a multidisciplinary clinic can help address underlying issues from multiple aspects.
A combination of different treatmentstreatments can include: from:
● Soft tissue manipulation to address muscle tightness and trigger points
● Stretching and exercise to manage between headaches and migraines
● Chiropractic adjustments to help with poor posture
● Nutritional counselling for dietary changes and supplementations
● Acupuncture and massage therapy to decrease stress
● Hormone assessments to assess for irregularities
● Ergonomic changes to your work setting to decrease headache frequency
● And many more to best help you find a solution to your headaches.
If your condition does require further testing or treatment, we can refer you to one of the trusted specialists that we have in our network.
