Types of Headaches and Migraines

Headaches and migraines can cause intense pain and significantly affect your quality of life. At Advanced Chiropractic Group in Santa Barbara, CA, we provide various treatments to relieve your discomfort and help you feel your best. Before visiting us, learn about the different types of headaches below:

Understanding the Different Types of Headaches

There are over 200 different headaches, which can impact your day-to-day activities and make activities like reading or driving difficult. However, chiropractic care can provide relief and reduce their frequency. Some of these headaches include:

• Tension: Tension headaches are the most common headaches and often feel like a band that is wrapped around your head. They occur when the neck and scalp muscles contract and can last for 30 minutes.
• Migraine: Migraines often cause throbbing pain on one side of the head. Along with that, you may experience symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and light sensitivity.
• Cluster: These headaches can be severe and occur in clusters multiple times a day. Cluster headaches are also rare and usually affect one side of the head.
• Dehydration: These headaches can occur in any part of the head and develop when the body loses too much fluid. They may also be accompanied by extreme thirst and dizziness.
• Sinus: Sinus headaches develop when your sinus passages are congested. You might experience these headaches during a common cold or the flu.

Chiropractic Care for Headaches

Chiropractic care can be highly effective for headaches. We may utilize chiropractic adjustments to correct any misalignments in the upper spine contributing to the pain and offer relief. The adjustments are sometimes combined with massage therapy. Massage therapy is designed to reduce inflammation, ease muscle tension, and help you heal sooner. Additionally, our chiropractors may teach you stretches and exercises that you can do at home to alleviate tension and ease your symptoms.

Contact Us for an Appointment Today!

If you experience frequent headaches and migraines, our team at Advanced Chiropractic Group in Santa Barbara, CA, can help. To learn more about the treatments we offer or to schedule your appointment, call us at (805) 681-7322 today. When you’re looking for a chiropractor near me, we are ready to assist!