Headache therapy that is effective and safe is important for headache sufferers, particularly if you get the headaches on a regular basis. Headaches are painful and cause other problems, such as difficulty concentrating. If you get migraine headaches, you may be affected by nausea as well. Sometimes the headaches can be so bad all you can do to rid yourself of them is to rest in a dark, quiet room. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are many types of headache therapy that can be performed daily that can relieve you of this daily scourge and give you a more productive and happy life.

Causes of Headaches

Headaches can have a variety of causes. They can be caused by tension, high blood pressure, dental problems, medicines, hormone changes, neck injuries, eye problems or sinus issues. Some of these sources do not produce daily headaches, but some do. Identifying the type of headache you have can help you to develop of headache therapy regimen that will bring you relief.

Headaches come in several categories; tension, cluster, and migraine headaches are the most common. Depending on the type of headache you have, these headaches can cause severe pain, nausea, light sensitivity, vomiting, swelling of your forehead, or a runny nose.

It is important to note here that if you have daily headaches and you notice changes in the type or severity, for example, they are worsened by straining, as experienced when coughing, or are accompanied by vomiting without nausea, double vision, shortness of breath or muscular weakness, contact your physician. You may have a secondary headache characterized by an underlying medical problem.

Are there Ways to Relieve These Headaches with Headache Therapy?

If you have tension or cluster headaches on a daily basis, you should try one of the many types of headache therapy that help relieve the stress and tension that are causing these headaches. Sure, it sounds so new age, but the fact is, that deep breathing exercises, and even yoga which helps to stretch tense muscles, are effective and should become an integral part of your headache therapy.

Vitamin therapy can also help you if you suffer from daily headaches. Tension and stress headaches can be caused by a deficiency in vitamin B6 and niacin. All of the B vitamins are needed if you are under stress. Calcium and magnesium work in sync to battle headaches that are caused by hormonal changes, so these, too, should become a part of your regular headache therapy.

Another approach to your own headache therapy is to make an appointment with your dentist. Why your dentist? Good question. Your dentist should be on your headache therapy team because many headaches are caused by dental problems. A cavity could be causing your problems, or you could have problems with your bite that causes TMJ symptoms. You may clench or grind your teeth. All of these conditions can cause you headaches and can be corrected. If you have daily headaches and live in Hilliard, Ohio, contact Mark Levy, DDS at (614) 777-7350.  He has had extensive training in treating patients with headache pain. He uses state-of-the-art technologies to determine the cause and develop a treatment plan. With Dr. Levy, your headache therapy begins.

What Else Can Relieve Daily Headaches?

If you like to drink tea, the good news is that there are several teas you could add to your headache therapy regimen that can help you relieve your daily headaches. Don’t worry, they aren’t made from rare plants and they aren’t going to break the bank. Some of the top teas to add to your headache therapy regimen are feverfew, ginger, and chamomile. White willow bark is also good and contains salicin, the active ingredient in aspirin. You can drink these teas daily and all contain compounds that help with either stress, inflammation or blood flow. Best of all, they are easy to carry with you. All you need is a cup and hot water and you are on your way to relief.

If you don’t care much for tea, but don’t mind having a little scent about you, you can try aromatherapy, another headache therapy with a proven track record. For this, all you need is the essential oil of the plant. Plants that are known for their headache killing properties are lavender, peppermint and eucalyptus oil. Lavender is particularly good for headaches brought on by stress or tension. Its scent has a relaxing effect on the nervous system. Peppermint oil, massaged into the temples, relieves tension headaches. When it comes in contact with your skin, you should feel a cooling sensation which helps to relax your neck and shoulder muscles. If your headache is brought on by sinus problems, breathing in the peppermint oil will help to clear your nasal passages. When the pressure is relieved, your headache goes away.

If you are having daily headaches and are seeking the benefit of headache therapy, contact Mark Levy, DDS at (614) 777-7350 for an evaluation and treatment.