Identifying Headache Types and Achieving Headache Relief for All

Millions of people suffer with headaches on a chronic basis. Headaches affect everyone differently and can be caused by a number of internal and external factors. Though the majority of people will experience headaches at some point in their lives, most attempt to manage discomfort with over-the-counter headache treatments that provide only temporary relief. The truth is that every headache is different; and treatment should vary according to the type of headaches a patient is experiencing.

Most headaches are classified into one of three categories -- tension, cluster, or migraine headaches.

·         Tension headaches are the most common type of headache and are frequently described as a squeezing sensation that wraps around the head and into the neck, upper back, and shoulders. A tension headache is usually caused by external factors.

·         Migraines are different from tension headaches in that they are typically isolated to one side of the head and may cause visual disturbances. Migraine headaches tend to occur recurrently in certain patients and may be caused by either external factors or internal abnormalities.

·         Cluster headaches are the most painful and may last for several weeks at a time. They are almost always caused by an internal abnormality.

Headaches often respond well when addressed with stress management strategies, lifestyle modifications, and physiotherapy. However, some persist despite non-invasive methods. These require more complex medical interventions, such as sphenopalatine nerve blocks.

Sphenopalatine Nerve Block for Migraine Relief

Here at SpinalCare Physical Medicine, we are always on the cutting edge of physical medicine. That is why we offer sphenopalatine nerve blocks for many of our headache patients who want long-term tension headache, cluster headache, or migraine relief. The injections target a bundle of nerves embedded within the face. Most patients who undergo nerve block injections for tension, cluster, or migraine relief experience nearly instant results. The treatment requires no down time and can be performed without sedation under our care.

Do you suffer from tension, migraine or cluster headaches? Check with us for the types of headache remedies that may be available to you.

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