Common Causes of Headaches & Migraines
Health conditions and lifestyle play a major role in dealing with ongoing headaches and migraines. Common causes for headaches and migraines include:
- Lack of sleep
- Dehydration
- Stress
- Allergies
- Aphthous ulcers (canker sores)
- Cervical displacement or subluxation
- Chemical irritants or sensitivities in the environment, foods, or medications
- Poor posture
- Trauma to the head, neck, face, eyes, sinuses, jaw or teeth
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Heavy eating
- Stress
Some migraine causes can be treated through lifestyle changes, while others require medical intervention. In most cases, a Chiropractor can help you identify the primary cause of your headaches and build a customized treatment plan to help you eliminate your headaches and migraines completely.
Types of Headaches & Migraines
There are several different types of headaches that you can experience. The pain associated can vary based on the cause of your headache and the type of headache you are experiencing.
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. They are characterized by a dull, aching pain that is typically felt on both sides of the head. Tension headaches can be caused by a number of factors, such as stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, and poor posture.
Cluster headaches are a rare but severe type of headache that often occurs in clusters. They are most commonly felt on one side of the head, and are accompanied by other symptoms such as redness in the eyes, runny nose, and facial sweating. Cluster headaches can last from a few minutes to three hours, and can occur several times a day.
A sinus headache is a type of headache that is caused by inflammation or infection in the sinuses. Sinus headaches are typically characterized by pain and pressure in the forehead, cheeks, and around the eyes. They can be accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, facial swelling, and a greenish-yellow discharge from the nose.
A stress headache is a type of headache that is caused by stress. Stress headaches are typically characterized by a dull, aching pain that is felt on both sides of the head. They can be caused by a number of factors, such as stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, and poor posture.
How Chiropractors Treat Headaches in Houston
Chiropractors help people who have headaches and migraines by identifying the root cause of the head pain and building a treatment plan accordingly. Sometimes this can include lifestyle changes, while most of the time, this includes facilitating Chiropractic treatments.
A Better Way Chiropractic recommends dietary changes, stress reduction techniques, and improved sleep habits to help reduce the frequency and severity of headaches.
Research has shown that chiropractic care can be an effective treatment option for headaches. In a study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, researchers found that chiropractic care was more effective than medication in reducing the frequency and intensity of migraine headaches.
Physiological Therapeutics and spinal manipulation can be an effective treatment option for tension headaches, with patients reporting significant improvement in headache frequency and intensity.
Chiropractic Care for Headaches in Houston
If you’re experiencing headaches in Houston, call our office today to speak with a friendly member of our staff. We’ll help you find out the cause of your head pain and identify which treatment plan will work best for you.
You do not have to live with headaches. Book an appointment today with our Chiropractic team in Houston to eliminate your headaches and live a pain-free life.