Managing the Pain

A pain in any region of the head is called headache. It may be a sharp pain, throbbing sensation, or a dull ache depending on their types. It may appear suddenly or gradually. It may occur for a short time or may last for several days.A tension headache is usually related to stress and the pain can be described as dull or squeezing. It is persistent but does not get worse with activity. Migraines are severe and can occur with other symptoms such as nausea or visual disturbances and they have pain that can be throbbing, pounding, or pulsating and tend to get worse as a person tries to move.Another type is cluster headache which is a head pain felt on either one of the signs of the head. They are more common in men than women and they tend to run in families and is said to be related to sudden release of histamine or serotonin.Generally, about 5% of headaches are warning signals caused by physical problems. These can be caused by stress, noises, lights, lack of sleep and changes in blood sugar levels. Certain foods like ice creams, chocolates, and MSG can also trigger the pain.According to a survey by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, most chiropractors treat patients with headaches daily and chiropractic care is the most common alternative treatment of those who suffer from it. Approximately, 18 to 38 million cervical spine manipulations for head and neck pain have been performed annually in the US.

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