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Billions of people from across the globe suffer from headaches. There are even people who suffer from more serious headache types such as cluster headaches and migraine. Headaches can be acute in nature affecting  pain receptors which are affected more during periods of stress and anxiety.

If you can’t bear the thought of a headache, here are some things that you need to know:

  • Environmental stressors are considered a major trigger of headache. The stressors may include infections, trauma, blood vessels contraction, and blood pressure increase.
  • Mechanical factors are a major cause of headaches.  Things like irritation to your neck muscles, the joints in your neck and upper back.  These are well diagnosed and treated by an osteopath.

There are basically 5 types of headaches:

  1. Acute headache- This is the most common form of headache. In children or teenagers, this can be a  sign of sinus infection or upper respiratory problems. They are often linked to mechanical issues.
  2. Chronic, progressive headaches- These are more regular in frequency and pain levels increase on a daily basis. Often due to mechanical issues in your neck and upper back, visiting a health practitioner like an osteopath is recommended to ensure the right headache treatments will be provided to you.
  3. Cluster headache- Cluster headaches are excruciatingly painful, thus prompt management is a must. You may opt to visit a headache specialist located in Victoria. Look around to find one in your area or near your place of work.
  4. Hormone-induced headaches – These headaches are due to hormonal changes.. The intensity of the headache as well as its duration can vary depending on many factors.
  5. Migraines- This type of headache can be inherited from older family members. You can really experience the difference as well as the comfort provided by a skilled headache and migraine centre.

To know more about headaches and how you can treat them, call us on 03 9663 5450 for more details. You may also browse our website to check other treatment you may require.