Headache
What is Headache?
Many urban dwellers have also experienced headaches. The symptoms may seem mild, but once they become severe, they can have a significant impact on life. There are many causes of headaches, and understanding the types of headaches can help us diagnose and treat them more accurately. Different treatment methods can be used for different types of headaches. This article will explore related issues, hoping to help everyone better understand and cope with headache problems.
Causes of Headaches
The causes of headaches may include cervical spine issues, poor sleep quality, high stress, and feelings of anxiety and tension. They may also be due to hormonal changes, menstrual or menopausal periods, long-term poor posture, spinal misalignment, and post-surgical complications of the spine, among others. Types of Headaches: Two Main Categories
1. Primary headache
Primary headache refers to a simple headache that is not caused by other physical diseases, so the cause of the headache is not found and treated. The main source of pain is: compression of cervical nerves and cerebral blood vessels. The most common are migraines and tension-type headaches.
2. Recurrent headache
Secondary headaches are caused by physical diseases and may be much more severe than primary headaches. It is often a warning signal sent by an underlying disease in the body. Therefore, it is important to seek medical advice early so that the doctor can make a diagnosis and resolve the disease causing the headache first, and then treat the pain of the headache.
Treatment Methods
1. Drug treatment
I believe everyone has taken painkillers when suffering from headaches. Of course, the pain will be temporarily relieved, but when the drug wears off, the headache will return. Furthermore, long-term use of painkillers can cause potential risks to body organs. Therefore, it is suitable to take it under the guidance of a doctor and not to overeat.
2. Non-drug treatment
If you have a mild headache, you can cure it through self-soothing. For example, learn to relax, massage your head regularly, stretch your shoulders and neck to relax your muscles, do more stretching, etc. to relieve headaches and pain.
3. Seek professional medical assistance
Most doctors first ask the patient for consultation, such as the time of headache onset, pain frequency, pain level, etc. If it is discovered that the headache is caused by misalignment of the cervical vertebrae and nerve compression, the doctor will use spinal manipulation to correct the misaligned spine. Of course, each patient’s recovery time is different, and it is recommended to check with a professional chiropractor.