Headaches & Migraines
Blackwood Chiropractic Centre offers expert services to help manage and alleviate headaches & migraines
Our treatments are safe, effective, gentle and corrective.
Headaches and migraines are common neurological conditions that can significantly impact quality of life. Primary Headaches occur independently and are not caused by an underlying medical condition.
Headaches & migraines can manifest in various forms and have different causes. Here are some common types of headaches & migraines
1. Tension Headaches
Symptoms: Mild to moderate pain, described as a tight band around the head. Often involves the forehead, temples, or back of the neck.
Triggers: Stress, muscle tension, poor posture, lack of sleep.
Duration: Can last from 30 minutes to several hours.
2. Migraines
Symptoms: Moderate to severe throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head. Often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Some people experience aura (visual disturbances or other sensory symptoms).
Triggers: Hormonal changes, certain foods (e.g., chocolate, caffeine), stress, weather changes, bright lights.
Duration: Can last from 4 hours to 3 days.
3. Cluster headaches
Symptoms: Severe, burning or piercing pain around one eye, often accompanied by redness, tearing, or nasal congestion on the affected side.
Triggers: Alcohol, strong smells, seasonal changes.
Duration: Occur in cycles or clusters, with attacks lasting 15 minutes to 3 hours, recurring multiple times a day.
Secondary Headaches result from an underlying medical issue.
4. Sinus Headaches
Symptoms: Deep, throbbing pain in the forehead, cheeks, or bridge of the nose, often accompanied by sinus congestion or infection.
Triggers: Sinus infections, allergies.
Duration: Resolves when the underlying condition improves.
5. Caffine Withdrawal Headaches
Symptoms: Dull, aching pain, often felt across the head.
Triggers: Abrupt reduction or cessation of regular caffeine intake.
Duration: Typically lasts 1–3 days.
6. Medication Overuse Headaches ( Rebound headaches)
Symptoms: Persistent, dull headache that worsens with medication use.
Triggers: Overuse of painkillers for headaches (e.g., ibuprofen, aspirin, or triptans).
Duration: Improves after discontinuing the medication (under medical supervision).
Our treatments typically include a combination of:
Chiropractic Adjustments
Adjustments restore proper alignment, reducing nerve irritation and improving overall spinal function.
Postural Assessments
Identify postural imbalances contributing to headaches, such as forward head posture or rounded shoulders.
Soft Tissue Therapy
Release trigger points and tension in key muscles like the suboccipitals and upper trapezius.
Personalised Exercise Plans
Targeted exercises can improve posture, reduce muscle tension, enhance blood flow, and alleviate headaches & migraines.
Lifestyle Advice
Recommendations to improve ergonomics, sleeping positions, and daily activities that may impact headaches & migraines.
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