Did you know that 1 in 5 people experience headaches weekly? There are various types of headache with different possible causes, such as tension headache or migraine. Headaches often originate in the joints or muscles of the neck and skull base — which is why neck complaints frequently accompany headache. However, headaches can also have other causes.
Common forms of headache include tension headache, cervicogenic headache and migraine.
Headaches are often complex and can have many different causes. These may be related to muscles and joints, the nervous system, hormones, eyes, fluid balance and stress. Contributing factors can include:
- Poor physical posture
- Prolonged screen use
- Physical inactivity
- Teeth grinding and jaw clenching
- Fluid intake (water, caffeine)
- Stress
- Diet (aged cheese, chocolate, flavour enhancers)
- Hormones
- Eating and sleep patterns
Can we help?
Most types of headache can be treated effectively with chiropractic care. By optimising the function of your spine, we can reduce nerve irritation and thereby relieve headaches — treating the cause, not just the symptoms.