subject: Chiropractor - Relieving Headache Pain Naturally [print this page] Dealing with head pain is one of the most common health problems out there today. Even though it seems like a nuisance more than anything else, it can be a major issue if the pain attacks you in wrong ways. What it really comes down to is that people don't realize what causes headaches and how to reduce the pain. The first avenue always seems to be Aspirin, but there are several natural ways to cure this problem.
There are 3 common types of headaches: tension headaches, migraines, and cluster headaches. Tension headaches are usually the ones where most suffer from pain. It is normally caused be a tightening of the muscles and hard contractions. Then of course, stress can play a role in developing tension headaches as well.
In order to decrease it you can utilize aerobic exercise, cognitive behavior therapy or acupuncture. Then again, you may want to try yoga, meditation or even simple massages. You probably already figured out that in order to reduce the pain, your body needs to relax. The more relaxed you are the more your pain will be reduced.
Migraines develop pain in one side of the head. It's also possible for the person dealing with a migraine to suffer from nausea as well. Women deal with migraines more so than men because of stress and eating certain foods. In order to get relief you can just sleep it off or use melatonin supplements. Then again, just by avoiding certain "trigger foods," utilize acupuncture or nutritional supplements could make a difference. Just remember that less stress will help reduce the pain faster.
Then of course cluster headaches can be irritating as well. These are more predominant in men and develop around one eye, which causes it to be red and watery. It lasts for under an hour, but it can reoccur over and over again. In order to reduce the pain here you should eat a well balanced diet, get plenty of rest, and engage in physical activity. Also, the more stress you avoid the better your experience will be at reducing this issue.
So if you can take one thing away from the information provided for you today, it has to be to relax and reduce your stress. We also recommend adding in a healthy diet and being active throughout the week. These are preventative measures that will eliminate the aspirin and heal the body naturally.
