Not just a pain in the neck
Most people experience the occasional headache whether it’s from a stressful day or bad posture.
Other common causes include:
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- Vision problems
- Sinus problems
- Food intolerances
- Previous injuries
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Osteopaths try to relieve headaches and migraines by:
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- Improving mobility and posture
- Reducing muscular tension, nerve compression and inflammation
- Improving blood supply and drainage to and from the head and neck
- Promoting better posture
- Recommending exercise and stretching to help prevent a recurrence of symptoms
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You should always seek advice if your headache is getting worse or if you experience a headache after a head trauma.
Please see your doctor if you experience a headache with:
- Fever
- Nausea or vomiting
- Bleeding or fluid draining from the nose or ears
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision or speech
- Numbness, tingling or paralysis