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Headaches and Migraines 

General:

There are 3 types of headaches: Tension, Migraine, Cervicogenic

• Tension: Tension headaches are frequently associated with mild to moderate pain on both sides of the head. It is often described as “band-like” pain and feels like something is pressing tightly around the head.
• Migraine: A migraine is a periodic, severe, throbbing headache that affects women more than men. It often starts with pain in and around the eye and spreads to involve one or both sides of the head. It is thought to be caused by changes in the blood flow in the head.
• Cervicogenic: It is a headache that originates in the cervical spine but is perceived to be arising in the head.

Naturopathic Medicine:

Naturopathic doctors can help with migraines and headaches by identifying triggers like food allergies and caffeine, determining vitamin/mineral deficiencies like B6, C and magnesium and help balance hormones that can trigger PMS and menopause related headaches and migraines. We can also use acupuncture to treat headaches and prevent future recurrences.

Registered Massage Therapy:

Tension headaches can be caused by trigger points, sleep disturbances, postural imbalance, and temperomandibular joint dysfunction. Massage treatments for headaches sufferers focus on reducing the tone of “tight” muscles, reducing trigger points, reducing joint dysfunctions and increasing circulation and range of movement, all of which ultimately can help to alleviate or even eradicate tension headaches.

Chiropractic

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