Headaches and migraines affect about 15 percent of the adult population of the U.S. alone. A headache is a disorder of the nervous system and can often be treated with over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen and acetamenofen, as well as with heating pads and ice packs. But for some people, these treatments just don’t cut it. Are OTC or prescription drugs … Read More
What to Do If You Have Cervicogenic Headaches
When was the last time your head hurt? If you are like most people, your answer is “recently.” Headaches, which affect millions of people each year, are the primary reason individuals take over-the-counter pain medications1. They are also the cause of emotional distress since many people cannot figure out what is causing their headaches. Are you in this boat? A … Read More
Physiotherapy Is an Effective Treatment for Headaches
“How can I get my headaches to go away?” That’s a great question, one that has been asked thousands of times and for which there is not always a clear answer. Pain associated with headaches can be severe and life altering. A lot of people who deal with this issue would do almost anything for it to be resolved. Can … Read More
Amazing Acupuncture: How It Can Help You
Acupuncture is a truly amazing therapy. Not only is it drug-free, safe and effective, it is also multi-beneficial. Although most people know what acupuncture is, few understand how it can benefit them. Are you aware of the myriad of ways in which acupuncture can boost your health? Prevention published an article, Your Body on Acupuncture, which explains exactly what acupuncture … Read More
Can Physiotherapy Heal Headaches?
How often do you suffer with a headache that just won’t let up? Dull or shooting, headache pain is one of the worst, most-dreaded types of pain. No doubt you’ve taken your fair share of over-the-counter painkillers in hopes of experiencing pain relief. Or, like thousands of others, perhaps you’ve taken prescription painkillers for your headaches and STILL not gotten … Read More