Osteopathy for Headaches, Migraine and Dizziness
The White Practice – Based in Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Because headaches are so common, some people think they are a normal part of life. Taking painkillers might give some relief from your headaches, but they do not always address the cause of the problem. It is important to note that the level of head pain is no indication as to the severity of the problem.
Headaches are common but they are not normal. There are many types of headaches: tension headaches are often associated with our hectic lifestyle and stress; migraines can be very debilitating and disturbing; sometimes there is no headache to speak of, but symptoms may include visual and hearing disturbances, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, even vomiting. Pain can be experienced at the base of the skull, the surface of the head or the face and eyes and can be on one or both sides of your head. Mechanical stress from neck problems can affect the nerves of the face, head and neck and when spinal nerves and associated tissues are stretched or irritated they can produce throbbing headaches.
By treating your head and neck, along with some lifestyle advice, an osteopath is able alleviate most headaches.