Archive for the 'Headaches' Category
Headaches are REALLY common! In fact, two out of three children will have a headache by the time they are fifteen years old, and more than 90% of adults will experience a headache at some point in their life. It appears safe to say that almost ALL of us will have firsthand knowledge of what [..]
Last month, we discussed some startling new research that found that lightheadedness upon standing up (orthostatic hypotension) may be more serious than previously thought. This month, we'll look specifically at headache AND dizziness and if we should we be concerned about this combination of complaints and if so, when?
A team of researchers from Johns [..]
Everyone, well at least almost everyone, has had headaches from time to time, and we all know how miserable they can make us feel. In fact, at some point in time, 9 out of 10 Americans suffer from headaches that range between mild and dull to throbbing, intense, and debilitating, sometimes to the point of [..]
Migraines can be life altering! They can stop us from being able to enjoy a child’s piano recital, participate in family events, go to work, or simply do household chores! Wouldn’t it be nice to have ways to self-manage these miserable, often disabling headaches? Here are some options!
1. RELAXATION THERAPY: Search for a calm [..]
Headaches
(HA) can significantly alter a person’s quality of life. Moreover, they
can interfere and sometimes even prevent an individual from performing
important activities such as going to work, attending school, or
participating in group activities such as sports, music programs,
holiday gatherings, and more. The focus of this month’s article is on
tension-type headaches [..]
Headaches (HA) play a significant role in a person’s quality of life
and are one of the most common complaints that chiropractors see. This
comes as no surprise, as one survey reported 16.6% of adults (18 years
and older) suffered from migraines or other severe headaches during the
last three months of 2011. Another study [..]
Headaches
(HA) can be tremendously disabling, forcing sufferers away from work or
play into a dark, quiet room to minimize any noise and light that
intensifies the pain. According to the National Headache Foundation,
there are over 45 million Americans who suffer from chronic,
re-occurring headaches, of which 28 million are of the migraine variety. [..]
Sinus headaches
refer to pain in the head, typically in and around the face. Most of us
are knowledgeable about two of our four sinuses: the frontal (forehead)
and maxillary (our “cheek bones”). The other two sinuses (called
ethmoid and sphenoid) are much less understood. Many patients ask
chiropractors about sinus problems, as all of [..]
Previously, we discussed three types of headaches: tension headaches (the most common), cluster headaches (a vascular headache—less common, short duration but REALLY painful), and sinus headaches. Migraine headaches were discussed the month before last. In keeping with the theme, ONE more headache type will be discussed: rebound headaches, followed by anti-inflammatory herbal remedies, and finally, [..]
Headaches come in several different sizes, shapes, and colors, so to speak. In fact, if you search “headache classification,” you will find the IHS (International Headache Society) 152-page manual (PDF) lists MANY different types of headaches! Last month, we discussed migraine headaches. This month, we’ll talk about the other headache types. So WHY is this [..]