Headaches and the Natural therapies that may Help

Headache Relief

I have comprised a few points about Headaches and the Natural therapies that may provide some relief for you.

Tension Headache

This is usually the most common type of headache and can radiate from the neck, back, eyes or other muscle groups of the body. This type of headache is often described as a constant pressure (as if the head was being squeezed in a vise).

Natural therapies that may help:

  • Massage Therapy
  • Acupuncture
  • Chiropractic
  • NIS (Neurological Integration System) or Neurolink

Migraine Headache

This type of headache is still kind of a mystery as to why they happen but what is likely is there is swelling in the blood vessels and nerves surrounding the brain. It is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by moderate to severe headaches and nausea. They are three times more common in women then men. There are subclasses of migraines such as migraine with aura or without aura, retinal migraine and chronic migraine.

Natural therapies that may help:

  • Chiropractic
  • Acupuncture
  • Massage Therapy
  • NIS (Neurological Integration System) or Neurolink

Cluster Headache

This intense type of headache starts around one eye and then spreads to nearby areas of the face. The duration can be any where from 15 minutes to 3 hours or more. The cause is currently unknown and affects a very small percentage of people. It is more commonly found in men then women.

Natural therapies that may help:

  • Massage Therapy
  • Acupuncture
  • Chiropractic
  • NIS (Neurological Integration System) or Neurolink

Sinus Headache

This type of headache is common with head colds and is due to inflammation and pressure around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead.

Natural therapies that may help:

  • Massage Therapy
  • Acupuncture
  • NIS (Neurological Integration System) or Neurolink
  • Aromatherapy

Kelli Taylor R.Ac.