Over ten percent of people regularly suffer with headaches. They are the most common reason people seek medical advice. There are many types of headache; the most severe being migraine, which can cause a wide range of associated symptoms. Migraine itself is more than just a headache, it can be an intense, relentless pounding and throbbing pain.
Migraine is the most common ‘neurological condition’ affecting people of all ages, races and cultures. There are a wide variety of headache/migraine triggers including stress, foods (like chocolate, caffeine, cheese, nuts, wine and more) lack of sleep, medication or even hormonal changes. Another increasingly common trigger is stress, causing tension in the neck and contributing to headaches. For most people it’s a combination of factors which, when they all occur together, trigger a headache/migraine.
Neck problems can contribute or directly cause headaches; by causing stress and tension around the skull; by affecting nerve reflexes that signal pain from the head; or simply by pain referral into the head from tight neck muscles and joints.
Research has found that certain painkillers can be addictive and end up causing more headaches than they cure, and our local chiropractors from Lushington Chiropractic say:
“Beware of relying on painkillers. Regular use of some painkillers can actually cause more headaches. If you have an ache or pain it’s best to actually do something about it, rather than just trying to ignore it.
Headache sufferers should avoid sleeping on their front because it causes your neck and spine to twist. It’s worth cutting out trigger foods (like chocolate, crisps, red wine, caffeine, ready-prepared meals and fast food) one at a time to find out which ones you’re sensitive to. Try to make sure you are drinking enough water as well.”
Lushington Chiropractic provide award winning care in Eastbourne town centre 01323 722499, chirocare.co.uk
Darren from Langney
My life has turned around! …I would highly recommend anyone considering chiropractic treatment.
