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Headaches, broadly defined as a continuous pain in the head, are one of the most common conditions to effect our brains with 1 in 20 adults experiencing a headache nearly every day. Whether it expresses itself as a classic ache, or effects other parts of your body, it’s a familiar pain that can happen to anyone at any time.

Migraines, on the other hand, are different. They’re recurrent and typically affect one side of the head. They’re often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision. Unlike the average headache, a migraine has the intensity to put a person out for one or several days.

Although chiropractic treatment for headaches and migraines may not be your first instinct when considering options, Morelli Chiropractic can help you find the cause of your symptoms and alleviate your pain.

headache & migraine symptoms

Headache:

A dull, aching pain in the head
Pressure or tightness sensation in the head
Pain that is typically mild to moderate in intensity
Can be on one or both sides of the head
May be accompanied by sensitivity to light or sound
May last from a few minutes to several hours

Migraine:

Intense, throbbing pain in the head
Often located on one side of the head
Can be accompanied by nausea and vomiting
Sensitivity to light, sound, or smells
Blurred vision, flashing lights, or other visual disturbances
Tingling or numbness in the face or extremities
May last from a few hours to several days

common causes of headaches
& migraines

Because the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) controls so many bodily functions and sensations, headaches can be caused by a wide variety of issues.

Poor sleeping positions
Headaches with menstrual cycles
Food Allergy headaches (types of food or pesticide exposure)
Tension, cluster, radiating, aura (light sensitivity) due to potential misalignment in the spine