Yikes! Headaches come when you least expected them. How can anyone tolerate such constant, pounding pain to the temple, back of the head and around the front head and eye area? Yet, for many unfortunate women, headaches are a part of their lives.
Whether it's episodic or chronic women experience more headaches than men. If you experience more than 15 headaches per month, sweetie, you hit the jackpot. You win the title of "Chronic Headache Sufferer".
There many types of headaches. Most women have heard of or experienced primary headaches. Common primary headaches include tension-type, cervicogenic, cluster and migraine headaches. However, did you know that an aneurysm or a subdural hematoma and meningitis can also cause headaches? Unfortunately, these secondary headaches can be deadly.
Here is a comparison between some of the common primary headaches. If you experience any of these types of headaches, consider chiropractic, soft tissue treatments.
Tension-type and cervicogenic headaches
• Dull ache and tight band around the head, back of the head and base of the skull
• Both sides are affected with tight or pressure sensation
• Mild to moderate intensity
• Stress, neck movement or jaw chewing can cause pain
• More prevalent in women
• Get relief from over the counter drugs
Cluster headaches
• Occur repeatedly over a period of time
• Often only one side is affected lasting between 15 minutes to 3 hours
• Runny nose, nasal congestion, droopy and watery eye on the affected side
• More prevalent in men, especially between the ages of 20-40
Migraine headaches
• Without aura
Mostly one sided with throbbing, pulsing pain lasting between 4-72 hours
Moderate to severe intensity
Nausea and sensitivity to light and noises
More prevalent in women
Hormonal changes, food and stress can trigger headaches
Often begin in childhood, but decreases in frequency and severity with age
• With aura
Same as migraine headaches without aura
Except there is a brief neurological episode of symptoms (aura) before the actual headache
These neurological warnings include numbness, tingling, speech and visual disturbances like flashes or spots of light
The next time you have a headache, don't automatically assume it's a tension-type, cervicogenic or migraine. If you experience a spontaneous headache with focal neurological signs or headaches after a head trauma, consult with a chiropractor or doctor. Please be cautious and seek professional help for your headaches if you notice any change in your personality or if it's the most severe headache or neck pain that you have ever experienced. Don't just pop a couple of Tylenols or Aspirins if your headaches are aggravated by coughing, sneezing or physical exertion. Have it assessed thoroughly ASAP.
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