Headaches and Migraines

For anyone experiencing a headache or migraine, the top concern is to make the symptoms and pain go away. But it helps to know the cause behind headaches, possible prevention methods and treatment options.

What is a Headache or

Migraine?Did you know there are 14 types of headaches ? Some common examples are

• Rebound headaches, caused by medication overdoes• Tension headaches• Dental headaches, triggered by dental-related conditions• Caffeine headaches• Early morning headaches• Sinus headaches• Chronic daily headaches

Migraines are also a type of headache triggered due to a genetic predisposition, changes in lifestyle or stress.

Migraine Symptoms and Stages

What causes headaches and migraines?It’s not hard to guess from the

names of the headaches above the common causes. Stress, obesity, certain inherited genes, even caffeine, dehydration, strenuous work, and changing lifestyle patterns all lead to headaches or migraines. They may also be caused by a misaligned atlas bone of the spine, which can cause interference to the blood flow to the brain, resulting in headaches, dizziness and chronic fatigue.

How can headaches and migraines be prevented?Manage stress, identify triggers, such as caffeine or exposure to a certain chemical, and avoid them at all costs. Adopt healthy eating habits, establish a regular sleeping schedule and exercise regularly to minimize the pain as much as possible.

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What treatment options are available for headaches and migraines?

Although most commonly people will use pain relief medications as the first treatment option, these only serve as means to mask the symptom rather than resolve any under lying cause. For occasional headache or migraine, stress management, exercise, a warm bath, gentle massage, and resting well can help tremendously. However, in chronic migraine and headache cases, repetitive and long-standing lifestyle habits may have led to spinal and structural misalignment suggesting that a misaligned atlas bone may be the cause of your headaches. In this case, going for long-term relief through the Atlas Orthogonal (AO) procedure is the best option. With AO, our doctors will develop a treatment plan for you, complete with recovery exercises to provide you with long-lasting relief.

If you are interested in AO, book an appointment with us to start your treatment plan. www.atlasspinalcenter.com