Checking the symptoms and causes of headachesIt’s generally a migraine when the head feels like it’s going to burst. There’s a deep, throbbing pain, localized either on one the side of the head or the other. The patient usually can’t stand light or noise. Nausea and impaired vision are common. Attacks come frequently and can last as long as a few hours to a few days. They are often set-off by menstruation, too much alcohol, caffeine, or smoking.
The pain of a tension headache is distinctly different. It’s a dull, steady pain that grips the entire head. There is usually stiffness in the neck and tension between the shoulder blades. Attacks are often triggered by stress or fatigue. They occur frequently and can last hours.
What causes headaches?
When a misalignment causes migraines, the out of position vertebra puts pressure on one or more spinal nerves. As a result, the blood flow to the head is reduced. To compensate, blood vessels in the head expand and irritate surrounding nerves.
Result: the throbbing pain of a migraine.
The situation with a tension headache is different. Here the pressure of the spinal nerves is not severe enough to affect blood flow. However, contraction of neck muscles and tearing of muscle fibers irritate the underlying nerves within the neck. The irritated nerves signal for muscles to tighten resulting in a cycle of spasm and pain throughout the head.
Result: the dull pain of a tension headache.
Don’t let headache pain ruin your life. Dr. Hagemeyer has treated hundreds of people just like you and may be able to help.
The pain of a tension headache is distinctly different. It’s a dull, steady pain that grips the entire head. There is usually stiffness in the neck and tension between the shoulder blades. Attacks are often triggered by stress or fatigue. They occur frequently and can last hours.
What causes headaches?
When a misalignment causes migraines, the out of position vertebra puts pressure on one or more spinal nerves. As a result, the blood flow to the head is reduced. To compensate, blood vessels in the head expand and irritate surrounding nerves.
Result: the throbbing pain of a migraine.
The situation with a tension headache is different. Here the pressure of the spinal nerves is not severe enough to affect blood flow. However, contraction of neck muscles and tearing of muscle fibers irritate the underlying nerves within the neck. The irritated nerves signal for muscles to tighten resulting in a cycle of spasm and pain throughout the head.
Result: the dull pain of a tension headache.
Don’t let headache pain ruin your life. Dr. Hagemeyer has treated hundreds of people just like you and may be able to help.
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