Five Types of Headaches

Headaches are common and can be mild, severe, and last for a short period or several hours. Some headaches may also indicate an underlying health issue, so you should understand the headache you suffer to take the right action. When you visit Charleston Chiropractic and Therapy, LLC in Charleston, NC, our team will speak with you about the symptoms that you’ve been experiencing and determine which treatment would be best for your condition. Learn more about the five main types of headaches below:

Tension Headache

A tension headache is caused by stress, sleeping problems, or caffeine. This headache feels like a tight band wrapped around your head and or that your skull is being squeezed. It is the most common type of headache, which affects children and can be mild or severe. A tension headache is often felt along the forehead and can extend to the neck or shoulders and cause back pain.

Exertion Headache

An exertion headache is felt immediately after heavy physical activity, such as heavy weightlifting. When you weightlift, the muscles in the head are strained and excess pressure occurs, which leads to the headache. An exertion headache is often brief and can be felt on any side of the head.

Cluster Headache

A cluster headache occurs on one side of the head. In most cases, the pain is felt around the eyes and can result in swollen eyes, droopy eyelids, or tearing in the eye experiencing the pain. This type of headache is usually intense, however, it is short-lasting and can be alleviated with chiropractic care.

Hormone Headache

Hormone headaches mostly affect women and happen before the start of a menstrual period. About 60% of women who suffer from migraines also experience hormonal headaches. The pain from a hormonal headache can cause dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.

Migraines

One in every six Americans suffer from migraines. This type of headache is typically triggered by stress, sleep deprivation, and environmental changes. The pain comes from deep within your head and can caused increased sensitivity to sound and light. Migraines can disappear in a few minutes and the pain can be eliminated with chiropractic treatment.

Contact us for Headache Treatment Today!

Headaches and migraines can affect your daily life whether they are mild or severe. At Charleston Chiropractic and Therapy, LLC in Charleston, SC, we provide chiropractic care to relieve your discomfort and help you return to your normal routine. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor!