Category Archive for : ‘Headache’

General home headache prevention advice from the team at Essendon Health & Sports Centre

In the final part of our four-part series on headaches we will provide you with some general advice on how to avoid and manage headaches.

Headaches can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, poor posture, dehydration, lack of sleep, and more. Here are some tips to help you prevent headaches:

Maintain good posture.
Poor posture can put a strain on your neck and back muscles, leading to tension headaches. Be mindful of your posture while sitting or

Cervicogenic headaches. What are they?

Cervicogenic headaches are a type of headache that  caused by dysfunction in the neck or cervical spine.

Potential Causes;
They are often the result of poor posture, a traumatic injury, or degenerative changes in the spine.

Symptoms and Locations;

A pain that starts in the neck and radiates to the head or face
Pain that is triggered by neck movement or certain postures
Stiffness or reduced range of motion in the neck
Pain on the side of the face

Why and How do they Occur;

The relationship between neck factors and head pain is complex.

 Headaches That Require Medical Intervention

While many headaches can be managed with rest, physical therapy and lifestyle changes, there are some headaches that require medical intervention. These are the so-called “secondary headaches’ ‘ that are the result of problems in the brain such as strokes, bleeds and tumours. Here are some examples:

Thunderclap headache: Thunderclap headaches are sudden, severe headaches that develop within seconds or minutes. They are often a sign of a medical emergency, such as a ruptured blood vessel in the brain, and require immediate medical attention. (Thunderclap Headache )
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The Types of Common Headache

Headache is a common ailment that many people experience. There are many types of headache and understanding the differences between them can help you better manage your condition. Here is a brief description of some of the most common types of headaches we see at Essendon Health and Sports Centre.

Tension headaches: Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. They are usually caused by stress, tension, or muscle strain in the neck and scalp. Symptoms include a dull ache on both sides of the head

Are you a Pascoe Vale resident with a headache?

As you well know it interferes with many elements of life. It can affect work and sleep, prevent you from enjoying life and may even turn you into a grump. No fun there! Luckily for the headache sufferers of Pascoe Vale the experienced chiropractors at Essendon Health and Sport are close by.

We have the training to determine whether your headache will respond to musculoskeletal care or if you require other forms of intervention. We will examine you, take