In short, a headache is not a disease, but it may indicate that something is wrong. While most headaches are common and not life threatening, some may have an underlying cause that requires medical attention. The most common headaches are "tension", "stress' and "migraine" headaches. Tension and stress type headaches are classified differently than migraine headaches. Migraines tend to occur on only one side of the head and can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and a hypersensitivity to light. If you have any type of frequent headache (occurring more than few times monthly), you may to need to see a medical practitioner to determine if something is contributing to the headache symptoms.
What are the symptoms of tension-type headaches?
The more common headaches are the tension-type, which usually presents itself on both sides of the head. There can also be a feeling of intense pressure and in particular at the temples or around the sinus cavity. At its most severe, a tension or stress headache can feel like a band tightening around the head. It may then spread to the front of the skull or the base of the head. While worrisome, tension type headaches will not prohibit a person's normal, everyday activities, as will a migraine.
What causes headaches?
Scientists are still trying to fathom the cause of most headaches. It was once surmised that that the dilation of blood vessels along with constriction caused most migraines, and that tension style headaches were caused by muscle contractions. Doctors also know that women tend to suffer more from occasional headaches as well as people with a family history of headaches. Anxiety, depression and stress can also be contributing factors as well as the over-use of headache relieving medication.
Even with all these facts at their disposal, doctors are finding that solving the puzzle of headache's emotional and physical triggers is still elusive, as real explanations may be a tad more complex than once thought.
Science is zeroing in on the problem; however, this leaves the 95 % of people who suffer from the condition at a loss of how to treat symptoms when they emerge.
Will Painwave X4000 Help with Headaches?
Yes! The Painwave X4000's is a non-invasive; drug free pain maintenance solution that can almost guarantee an elimination of headaches! Because it doesn't rely on pain blockers found in many medications, it is safe for frequent use, and has no side effects. The PainWave X4000 works by using the body’s own bioelectromagnetic ecosystem. This helps it remain in concert with the human body, working with, and not against, the natural healing process. Headache suffers will notice almost instance relief as they gently circle the unit over the surface of the skin by using small, controlled motions. In time, the PainWave X4000 may also improve circulation, cell activity and lymphatic movements. This would be very beneficial for individuals who are seeking long-term relief from headaches.
Note: Although medical information is contained in this guide, it should not be used to diagnose any illness or disease. If you are experiencing the symptoms of frequent migraine or tension headaches, seek medical attention immediately to obtain diagnostic testing and a full evaluation.
Types of Headaches
Headaches are the most common complained about pain in the world today. Sometimes neck or upper back pain is interpreted as a headache. Many people experience headaches on a frequent basis. Some common causes of headaches are tension, stress, migraines, eye strain, dehydration, low blood sugar and sinus infections. Headaches are rarely side effects of life-threatening problems such as meningitis, high blood pressure or brain tumors. The most obvious headache, caused by an injury to the head, is easily treatable but should be examined to make sure there are no signs of a concussion.
Women are more susceptible to headaches because of the varying levels of estrogen during their menstrual years. Headaches are easily treatable with over the counter medicine. Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Aspirin are all used to relieve the pain of a headache. If you suffer from migraines other treatments are available if the pain killer listed above do not work effectively. Some ways to prevent recurring headaches are to avoid high stress situations and to avoid eating certain foods. Everyone is affected by food in a different manner. Some foods can cause headaches.
Headaches seem pretty simple in and of themselves but believe it or not there are five different types of headaches. They are vascular, myogenic, cervicogenic, traction and inflammatory. Vascular headaches are more commonly known as migraines. Migraines cause sever pain on one or both sides of the head, blurred vision, stomach pains and sometimes dizziness. Migraines are most common in women. Another type of vascular headache is known as the toxic headache. The toxic headache is caused by a fever. The final type of vascular headaches are cluster headaches. These headaches occur in the area of the eye and recur at the same time, are very severe and don’t last very long. These are more common in men than women.
A myogenic headache occurs with the tightening of the facial muscle and the neck muscles. The most common of these headaches is the tension headache. Cervicogenic headaches occur because of problems within the neck included limited range of motion, shoulder problems or arm pain. The final two types of headaches, traction and inflammatory, can be considered one in the same. These headaches are usually brought on by other factors such as a migraine, a cluster headache, a toxic headache, a sinus infection, a brain freeze or a hangover.
Even though most headaches don’t require medical attention there are some that need to be checked out. They are headaches associated with a stiff neck, fever, convulsions, loss of consciousness, a blow to the head (concussion) or persistent pain in the eye or recurring headaches in people who normally do not get headaches. Children with recurring headaches should also be examined by a doctor. Some chronic sufferers of headaches often seek out spinal manipulation, soft tissue therapy, manual therapy and myofascial trigger point therapy to help relieve their symptoms. Some of the most common headaches can be prevented by avoiding overuse of caffeine products such as coffee, iced tea and soda.