Some Common Headaches - Their Causes And Remedies
Lee Dobbins
Most everyone has suffered from a headache at least once and many of us
fall victim to them on a regular basis. They can range from a dull
throb to severe pain. Some headache causes and triggers are unknown but
some can be prevented by avoiding the triggers. Here are some common
headaches, their causes and some things you can do to lessen the pain.
Cluster Headaches
The cause of cluster headaches is largely unknown but you may find that
they are triggered by alcohol consumption or bright sunlight. Try
cutting out drinking and wearing sunglasses during the day especially
when driving. If one or both of these cuts down on your headaches then
you may be able to avoid them altogether by keeping up these practices.
Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are usually caused by stress so one way to relieve
them is to de-stress yourself. Get out the soft music and candles and
take a nice warm bath and avoid any loud stressful situations.
Temple Headaches
The temple headache is a dull or sharp pain in the temples and is
thought to be caused by trigger points particularly in the trapezius
muscle. This area which is located where the shoulder meets the neck,
on the side of the neck and along the collarbone may trigger a headache
due to motion. Sometimes these headaches can be relieved by massaging
this muscle.
Migraine Headaches
This is perhaps the worst of all headaches with sharp pain and other
unpleasant symptoms including sensitivity to light and sound, nausea,
dizziness and, sometimes, vomiting. These types of headaches can be
debilitating. Laying quietly in the dark quiet room has been shown to
reduce the length of a migraine headache.
Sinus Headaches
A sinus headache often comes along with cold and flu season and
consists of pain and pressure in the sinus area. If you are
experiencing pain or pressure in the backs of your eyeballs or your
cheeks and have a stuffy or runny nose then you might be experiencing a
sinus headache. Other symptoms include aches in the upper teeth in pain
all the way up in your forehead. There are some over the counter
medicines that can be effective with sinus headaches.
Cervicogenic Headaches
A Cervicogenic headache comes from the neck and upper back pain can
result from many things including a whiplash injury, weak neck muscles,
progressive facet joint arthritis, too much tension on the spine and
neck strain. this type of headache feels like a tight band around the
forehead and eyes. Relief may include physical therapy, chiropractic
care, massage, acupuncture and surgery.
Lee Dobbins writes for
http://headache.topicgiant.com where you can get
more information on headaches and their remedies.
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