• how long the headache lasts
• what makes it feel better or worse
• anything else you notice before, during, or after the attacks
What Is the Treatment for Headaches?
Headache treatment is cause-related. Doctors of chiropractic often treat patients with tension-type
headaches and headaches caused by problems with the joints and muscles in the neck, as well.
Joint manipulation and mobilization of the neck, along with stretching and strengthening exercises,
have been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of this type of headache.
Massage and other forms of soft-tissue treatment can sometimes be helpful.
Scientists are also investigating other therapies, such as acupuncture, to prevent and treat this
disorder. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen, can be used for an occasional
headache, but not for long-term headache management.
What Causes Headaches?
Headaches can be primary and secondary. Primary headaches do not result from some other
health condition.
The most common type of primary headache is caused by problems with the neck muscles.
Changes in the blood vessels inside the skull usually cause migraines. Other common types of
headache include “cluster” headaches—headaches grouped together over weeks at a time; sinus
headaches, associated with allergies and/or sinus infection; and headaches from poor vision.
Secondary headache results from some other cause or condition—head injury, concussion, blood
vessel problems, or high blood pressure—or from side effects of some medications, infections in
the head or sinuses or elsewhere in the body. Rare headache causes include tumors, aneurysms
and other abnormal growths inside the skull, and toxic substances in the blood. Certain foods,
such as monosodium glutamate (MSG), a food flavor enhancer, may cause headaches, as well.
How Can Headaches Be Prevented?
Muscle-tension headaches can often be avoided by maintaining proper posture and neck
movements while performing your normal activities. You should:
• Avoid slouching
• Avoid reading with your neck bent forward
• Keep your computer monitor at eye level
• Take frequent breaks from reading and working on the computer.
• Try a low-fat, high-complex carbohydrate diet. A recent study demonstrated that such a diet
can dramatically lower the frequency, intensity, and\duration of migraine headaches.
• what makes it feel better or worse
• anything else you notice before, during, or after the attacks
What Is the Treatment for Headaches?
Headache treatment is cause-related. Doctors of chiropractic often treat patients with tension-type
headaches and headaches caused by problems with the joints and muscles in the neck, as well.
Joint manipulation and mobilization of the neck, along with stretching and strengthening exercises,
have been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of this type of headache.
Massage and other forms of soft-tissue treatment can sometimes be helpful.
Scientists are also investigating other therapies, such as acupuncture, to prevent and treat this
disorder. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen, can be used for an occasional
headache, but not for long-term headache management.
What Causes Headaches?
Headaches can be primary and secondary. Primary headaches do not result from some other
health condition.
The most common type of primary headache is caused by problems with the neck muscles.
Changes in the blood vessels inside the skull usually cause migraines. Other common types of
headache include “cluster” headaches—headaches grouped together over weeks at a time; sinus
headaches, associated with allergies and/or sinus infection; and headaches from poor vision.
Secondary headache results from some other cause or condition—head injury, concussion, blood
vessel problems, or high blood pressure—or from side effects of some medications, infections in
the head or sinuses or elsewhere in the body. Rare headache causes include tumors, aneurysms
and other abnormal growths inside the skull, and toxic substances in the blood. Certain foods,
such as monosodium glutamate (MSG), a food flavor enhancer, may cause headaches, as well.
How Can Headaches Be Prevented?
Muscle-tension headaches can often be avoided by maintaining proper posture and neck
movements while performing your normal activities. You should:
• Avoid slouching
• Avoid reading with your neck bent forward
• Keep your computer monitor at eye level
• Take frequent breaks from reading and working on the computer.
• Try a low-fat, high-complex carbohydrate diet. A recent study demonstrated that such a diet
can dramatically lower the frequency, intensity, and\duration of migraine headaches.
Migraine Headache Prevention and Treatment - What You Should Know
Migraine headaches are more common in adults, although they can develop at any time in life.
Approximately 4 out of 5 children have headaches at some point, but most are benign and
self-resolving. In fact, many adults who suffer from headaches report having the first headache in
childhood.
Headache symptoms usually begin gradually. In fact, the sudden onset of severe headache may
signify a serious problem and requires immediate medical attention. Common headache is often
described as achy, dull or throbbing pain. It typically begins at the base of the skull/upper part of the
neck and may radiate into the eye(s), the temple, or other locations. Headaches may be felt on one
or both sides of the head. Often loud noises or bright lights may make them worse. Some patients
may become nauseated or experience odd smells, sounds, or sights before and during the
headache attack.
Migraine headaches are more common in adults, although they can develop at any time in life.
Approximately 4 out of 5 children have headaches at some point, but most are benign and
self-resolving. In fact, many adults who suffer from headaches report having the first headache in
childhood.
Headache symptoms usually begin gradually. In fact, the sudden onset of severe headache may
signify a serious problem and requires immediate medical attention. Common headache is often
described as achy, dull or throbbing pain. It typically begins at the base of the skull/upper part of the
neck and may radiate into the eye(s), the temple, or other locations. Headaches may be felt on one
or both sides of the head. Often loud noises or bright lights may make them worse. Some patients
may become nauseated or experience odd smells, sounds, or sights before and during the
headache attack.
How Is a Headache Evaluated?
Early diagnosis and treatment are important in
identifying a serious underlying cause for your
headache. In most cases, an in-depth history and
physical examination can help determine if your
symptoms are related to an easily treated problem,
or if it is more serious.
Your doctor can use other tests that reproduce the
symptoms of your headache to help develop a
specific management plan for your condition, or
refer you to another health care provider. X-rays,
laboratory tests and even advanced imaging
studies like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
may be necessary. Your doctor may ask you to
complete a headache diary, recording:
• day and time of the headache
• headache location
• what the headache feels like
• what you were doing when the
headache began
Early diagnosis and treatment are important in
identifying a serious underlying cause for your
headache. In most cases, an in-depth history and
physical examination can help determine if your
symptoms are related to an easily treated problem,
or if it is more serious.
Your doctor can use other tests that reproduce the
symptoms of your headache to help develop a
specific management plan for your condition, or
refer you to another health care provider. X-rays,
laboratory tests and even advanced imaging
studies like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
may be necessary. Your doctor may ask you to
complete a headache diary, recording:
• day and time of the headache
• headache location
• what the headache feels like
• what you were doing when the
headache began
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| Migraine and Tension Headaches |
If you suffer from Migraine headaches or recurring tension headaches - call and make an
appointment to see either Dr. Glenn Loebig or Dr. Talleree Loebig.
They successfully reduce the frequency and severity of both Migraine and tension headaches.
Their treatment enjoys the level of success they've achieved because it works on correcting the
underlying causes of the headaches and relieving symptoms associated with migraines. This is
in contrast to drug therapy which does not address the underlying cause, but only dulls the pain
through the use of narcotics.
appointment to see either Dr. Glenn Loebig or Dr. Talleree Loebig.
They successfully reduce the frequency and severity of both Migraine and tension headaches.
Their treatment enjoys the level of success they've achieved because it works on correcting the
underlying causes of the headaches and relieving symptoms associated with migraines. This is
in contrast to drug therapy which does not address the underlying cause, but only dulls the pain
through the use of narcotics.
| Loebig Chiropractic |
Because you don't have to learn to live with the pain
| Copyright 2008. Loebig Chiropractic |
| Copyright 2008. Loebig Chiropractic |