Headaches in Hamilton
Throbbing pain. A dull ache. Sudden pain or “brain freeze” after eating ice cream. Pain on the top of the head. As one of the most common pain conditions experienced worldwide, headaches can range from mildly uncomfortable to debilitating.
The Main Types
There are more than 150 types of headaches, which fall into two main categories: primary and secondary ones. Primary ones are those that aren’t due to another medical condition. The category includes cluster, migraine, new daily persistent headaches (NDPH), and tension.
Secondary ones are related to another condition, including head injury, high blood pressure (hypertension), infection, medication overuse, sinus congestion, trauma, and tumor.
Our Multifaceted Approach
At Stevenson Chiropractic & Wellness, we have helped hundreds of community members decrease their headache frequency and severity. Some patients’ head pain has resolved completely and has not returned.
Here are primary approaches we take to addressing this type of pain:
- Soft tissue therapy
- Spinal mobilizations and manipulations
- Stretches and exercise
- Workplace and job modification or ergonomics
- Proper use of computer and laptop setup
- Nutritional advice
- Lifestyle modifications
Frequently Asked Questions
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Book an Appointment
You don’t have to put up with persistent headaches. Take that first step toward getting relief from your pain. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
