headaches

Headache is a condition that is common in Australia and around the world. In fact, around 2.2 million Australian suffer from headache at any given time. Out of these 2.2 million, 22,000 Australian try over the counter drugs to try to relieve their symptoms. The cause of Headaches is dependant on which type of Headache you are presented with. These causes may be due to postural difference, hormonal difference or simply due to stress. Below is a list of the most common headaches we see at DCC.

• Tension Headache 
• Cervicogenic Headache 
• Mirgrane headache (with/without aura) 
• Cluster headache  (suicidal headache) 
• Sinus headache 

Symptoms of headaches: 

• Dull ache 
• Hot pin pointed pain 
• Stiff neck 
• Unable to concentrate 
• Pulsating/Throbbing pain

Treatment
Chiropractors are trained to use a series of techniques that may help relieve you headache symptoms. 
These technique include but are not limited to manual spinal manipulation, soft tissue release, activator for joint mobilisation and corrective exercises and advice. 
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Reference: 

1. Bryans, Roland et al. "Evidence-Based Guidelines For The Chiropractic Treatment Of Adults With Headache". N.p., 2017. Print.
2. Bronfort G, et al. "Efficacy Of Spinal Manipulation For Chronic Headache: A Systematic Review. - Pubmed - NCBI". Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. N.p., 2017. Web. 30 May 2017.