Bottom Line:

If your headaches are slowly becoming more frequent and more intense, they may become more troubling to you as well. Especially if they started off as a rare occasion. 

Having daily headaches can affect multiple aspects of our lives. Headaches can decrease your ability to concentrate at work and decrease your overall quality of life. Even simple daily tasks can become difficult to perform. 

The good news is that many of the most common types of headaches can be reduced or even eliminated by changing just a few of your daily habits! 

Why it Matters:

 STRESS and TENSION are two of the biggest triggers for tension headaches. Who would’ve guessed it, right?

Chronic headaches can cause your nervous system to become sensitized, meaning each day it takes less and less "stimulus" to kickstart a headache. Sensitization can become a vicious cycle, especially if your days are filled with repetitive motions. This little motions we perform everyday out of necessity can be the trigger to your headache. 

One of the best ways to reset your system and decrease sensitization is through movement. Whether you prefer yoga, stretching, or massage, movement of your spine and body can ease the tensions associated with headaches. Introducing pain-free movements to the body let it know that it is okay to move into those position, and it is safe. 

Here are the most common symptoms of tension headaches: 

·  Dull, aching pain in the head and neck.

·  Pressure and tightness across the sides, front, and back of your head.

·  Tenderness in your shoulders, head, and neck.

Next Steps: 

Movement and exercise are key to life and one of the most powerfully, simple ways, you can break a cascade of daily headaches. 

If you're struggling to get moving because of the pain, let us know. 

We're happy to work with you to develop a specialized plan of attack to help you reduce the frequency and severity of your headaches starting today!

Dalton Sealey DC, CSCS

ProMove Chiropractic & Performance

402.915.4901

drsealey@promovechiropractic.com

Science Source(s): 

Tensions Headaches. Mayo Clinic. 2019.