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SEEING A CHIROPRACTOR FOR HEADACHES…

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With Migraine Awareness Week on the 5th-14th of September, I thought this article on Amazines was very interesting. Of course, as stated in the article, it is not for diagnostic purposes and you should always talk with your GP first.

When most people get a headache, they rely on over-the-counter medications to help relieve them but over time, they may stop helping.  There are three common types of headaches.  A migraine usually happens with pain on one side of the head while a tension headache feels like a tight band around your head.  Seeing a chiropractor Brick NJ may be able to help you with these headaches.

The third type of headache is called cervicogenic and generally, your neck is the source of the problem.  The pain is usually in one or more areas of your face and/or head.  When you see a chiropractor for headaches, they will assess the situation, diagnose the cause of the headache, and help you manage them.  According to research, visiting a chiropractor in Brick can help to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.

One way they can help with headaches is spine alignment.  Most headaches are caused by excess stress on your nervous system.  Letting the chiropractor do a spinal adjustment can help to improve, or in some cases, eliminate your headaches.  With a spinal adjustment, you will feel less tension and stress, and your normal body functioning is restored.

Another way a chiropractor Brick NJ can help your headaches is to eliminate neck pain.  There is a direct connection between back and neck pain.  If you have chronic back and neck pain, this can result in severe, intense migraine headaches.  When the chiropractor helps to reduce back and neck pain, it will help to lessen migraine headaches.  Although headaches can be caused by environmental factors and dietary issues, the majority are caused by tension.

The tension you might experience could be caused by your posture, ergonomics, and limited physical exercises.  In time, this can result in joint problems in your upper back and neck, causing headaches.  When you lessen or even eliminate this tension, it can have an impact on the severity or extent of your headaches.

A chiropractor in Brick can do soft tissue or manual therapy.  Some will do acupuncture, electrical stimulation, or ultrasound services.  Seeing a chiropractor for headaches is a good choice because, with their treatments, there are no side effects like stomach issues that can happen if you take too many over-the-counter medications for your headaches. The treatments work to help your body self-heal naturally.

It is a non-invasive treatment option with a high success rate of lessening the frequency and intensity of your headaches, sometimes even getting rid of them completely.  It will also give you a better quality of life.  A chiropractor can help to restore movement, proper balance, and alignment of each vertebra in the spine. 

Conclusion

If you are continually suffering from headaches and nothing seems to help, make an appointment with your local chiropractor.  They will do an examination and provide a diagnosis.  It may take a few visits before you see the final results but generally, you should experience some relief after the first visit.  Not being plagued with consistent headaches will make you feel better and enjoy life more.

This article is not meant for Diagnostic purposes.

Source: Seeing a Chiropractor for Headaches by RICHARD CONARD on Amazines Back Pain Blog UK

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CAN SUGAR CAUSE HEADACHES?…

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Can sugar cause headaches?

Migraine Relief Centre has written an article on how sugar can cause headaches. They write that consuming too much or too little sugar can trigger head pain, especially for those with conditions like diabetes. This happens because of changes in your blood glucose level.

The sugar itself doesn’t cause the pain, but sugar-heavy foods spike your blood sugar levels. The quick change in your blood glucose level can directly affect your brain. That swing from low to high sugar levels is what can trigger a headache. If your migraine attacks appear to be triggered or made worse by having low blood sugar levels, make sure you have small, frequent, low-sugar meals.

Headaches are one of the most common medical complaints.

Eating too much sugar can also trigger reactive hypoglycemia, as your body fights to stabilize the levels of sugar in the blood — also known as a ‘sugar hangover‘.

If you suspect that sugar may be a migraine trigger, keep a migraine diary and food log to identify any correlation between what you eat and when you experience headaches or migraines. If you find a connection, talk to your doctor about hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia and how best to take care of your health. 

An isolated sugar headache can be treated with over-the-counter medicine and (sugar-free) hydration, but chronic sugar-related headaches should prompt a trip to your doctor or headache specialist.  

You can have a sugar headache and not a migraine as the headaches caused by glucose and your brain are also related to hormones activated by sugar levels.

In general, you should maintain a blood sugar level between 70–120 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). This number may change if you have diabetes or another health condition. Always follow your doctor’s recommendations about blood sugar levels.

Some conditions, like diabetes, may also make you more likely to experience sugar-related headaches. That’s because you may have an increased risk for hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Those who have diabetes are prone to sugar headaches as their blood levels quickly fluctuate. But diabetes is not the only cause of these headaches, so monitor your diet before jumping to conclusions.

Maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle may reduce the frequency of sugar headaches, but don’t hesitate to get professional help if you need it. 

A few tips and tricks to avoid that headache from taking over your day. Sleeping in even just for half an hour can cause a headache, in particular for coffee lovers as the caffeine affects the blood vessels in the brain and reduction when you sleep in, exacerbated by low blood sugar due to a late breakfast, can cause pain.

Dehydration is another trigger for a headache so when the temperatures rise make sure you are taking in lots of fluids.

Acupuncture, Yoga nd a head massage can reduce intensity and frequency of headaches but always contact your GP if the headache does not go away.

Source: Utopia Diabetes Healthline Migraine Relief Centre

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4 TYPES OF MASSAGE FOR MIGRAINE RELIEF…

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The Migraine Relief Centre wrote how massage can release endorphins, increase serotonin levels, reduce sleep disturbances, and relieve stress. Paired with relaxation techniques and stress management, massages can eliminate physical and emotional tension. All of this can result in fewer migraines and symptom relief.

Here are a few types of massage you could add to your pain management toolbox:

  • Deep Tissue Massage Therapy uses firm pressure to reach the deeper skin tissues and underlying layers of muscle. This massage type can help you relax but could actually worsen the migraine if the pain has already started.
  • Craniosacral Therapy focuses on your skull and scalp and can soothe the nerve endings to help alleviate your headaches.
  • Reflexology stimulates zones in the feet to bring relief from pain in head areas. Many migraine sufferers find this helpful, as well as massage of the hands and fingers.
  • Neuromuscular Massage (also known as trigger point massage) targets specific spots within a muscle that are sensitive or painful to touch. 

Read more about massage as a migraine remedy on their blog here. 

Not all types of massage will be suitable for all migraine sufferers or all types of migraine headaches. Talk first with your doctor or migraine specialist before seeking massage therapy. 

Massage does help many migraineurs manage pain, and hopefully, it can help you too! 

Source: Migraine Relief Centre