If you have ever suffered from a headache, you are not alone. Research shows seven out of ten people have headaches each year, and about 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches. Headaches can last anywhere from a few minutes, up to weeks! Here are three of the most common types of headaches:
These are only three out more than 150 types of headaches recognized by the International Headache society. Three out of four headaches are caused by neck or scalp tension and more than 70% of people with headaches do not see a doctor. Headaches can be classified in two different ways: Primary/Benign or Secondary/Organic. Primary headaches are three listed above. Secondary headaches are caused by injury, illness, or sinuses.
There are multiple ways you and your loved ones can prevent headaches. Watching your diet carefully helps because different foods can trigger them. Recording your headaches in a diary, noting the time of day, length of pain, and intensity. This way you can start to understand what lifestyle triggers may be causing your pain. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco to decrease the likelihood of having a headache. Manage your stress as that is one of the most common causes of headaches. Eat and exercise regularly, get plenty of rest, and visit a Dr. Michael Gorgas, D.C. at Back Pain Neck Pain and Headache Relief Center. Dr. Michael Gorgas, D.C. can help ease most of the tension once there has been an examination. Stop suffering from the pain and stop taking the pain pills. Call (760) 712-3933 today to set up your free consultation with our headache chiropractor, Dr. Michael Gorgas, D.C..
Source: http://www.chiropracticcare.today/understanding-headaches/
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