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Drysdale Osteopathy • Headaches

A headache is pain arising anywhere in the head or neck.

Headache, Migraine, Tension HeadacheCommon types of headache include Migraine, Tension Headaches, Sinus Pain and Facial/Jaw Pain arising from the Tempo-Mandibular Joint.

There are numerous causes for headaches, ranging from every day muscular tension, stress, bruxing/grinding teeth, food allergies, vascular changes with migraines, poor posture and the overuse of painkillers.

The brain itself is not sensitive to pain, but the structures surrounding the brain, such as blood vessels and meningeal membranes are. The muscles in the head, neck and shoulders also refer pain to the head.

Osteopathic treatment can often help with headaches.



Migraine Headache

Migraine Headache
Classical Migraine usually takes the form of self limiting episodes of extreme pain affecting one side of the head

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Tension Headache

Tension Headache
Tension headaches account for 90% of headaches.

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Jaw & Facial Pain

Jaw & Facial Pain
When Trigger Points develop in the jaw muscles, pain can be experienced in the teeth and face.

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Medication Overuse

Medication Overuse
It may be that the medication is causing the headache.

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Sinusitis

Sinusitis
Pain at the front of the head and face is often described as Sinusitis.

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