Headaches & Migraines, Sudbury, MA
Migraines can come on suddenly and leave you feeling completely helpless. The pain can get so severe it outright halts your daily life. At Restore Wellness Center, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive pain relief so that you can overcome your migraines and return to your everyday life.
Understanding the triggers for migraines is a key part of headache relief. Our providers have the tools to get to the bottom of your migraines and have been treating patients for decades. We've helped many patients with our treatment plans and can help you too.
Become a new patient with Restore Wellness today to overcome your migraines and get back to living your life pain‒free.
What are Headaches and Migraines?
Headaches are a very common experience. Nearly 45 million Americans alone deal with chronic headaches every year, and 96 percent of people have experienced at least one headache in their life.
Migraines are a more severe form of headache. The pain signals they create are so severe that some people find it impossible to attend to even basic attacks while dealing with a migraine. A migraine can last a couple of hours or up to a few days.
At Restore Wellness, we utilize our comprehensive equipment and decades of experience to help you overcome your pain. When you schedule an appointment with us, you're getting care that's medication-free and non-invasive.
If you’re looking to get relief for your headaches, schedule an appointment with Restore Wellness today.
Common Causes of Chronic Headaches
Understanding the potential causes of headache pain can help treat headaches through pain management. For those already experiencing headaches, it can be helpful to understand the causes in order to identify what may have caused your condition.
A diagnosis of headaches often identifies one of a variety of factors:
Tension
Stress can become a major source of tension headaches. Holding tension in the muscles for long periods can also cause people to suffer from tension headaches.
Dehydration
Insufficient hydration can cause headaches as the brain contracts due to lack of fluids.
Poor Posture
Extended time hunched over screens or a desk can cause strain in the head and surrounding muscles.
Sleep Disruption
Not getting enough sleep or having inconsistent sleep patterns increases the likelihood of suffering from a headache.
Eye Strain
Overworking your eyes can cause headaches, especially if you are sensitive to blue light from screens.
Hormone Changes
Hormone changes like those during menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or menopause can cause migraines, cluster headaches, and other varieties of headaches.
Food Sensitivities
Having a sensitivity or allergy to certain foods can manifest an immune response in the form of headaches.
Environmental Factors
Bright lights, loud noises, and strong smells can trigger headaches, especially in those prone to migraines.
Medication
Overuse of medication can cause headaches.
Age
Age-related changes in the body can cause headaches to manifest.
What Symptoms Do Headaches and Migraines Cause?
Symptoms of headaches can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Restore Wellness Center include:
- Tension
- Neck and shoulder tightness
- Tingling or numbness
- Sharp or throbbing pain
- Pulsing or pounding sensation
- Restrict focus and clarity
- Light and noise intolerance
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Pain while moving
What Do We Offer in Restore Wellness for Migraine and Headache Treatment?
Restore Wellness offers different types of treatment, each serving a different purpose. Some of the treatments you may be recommended include:
Frequently Asked Questions
How to reduce migraines?
Identifying and avoiding your triggers is the best way to reduce the frequency of migraines. Stress management and proper hydration are also important factors when trying to avoid migraines.
How long can migraines last?
Migraines typically last between 4 and 72 hours. This duration can vary and be shorter or longer depending on the severity of the migraine and the steps taken to end the attack.
How do you recover from a migraine?
Staying hydrated and resting in a dark, quiet environment are the best ways to recover from a migraine. After the initial pain, yoga and light stretching have also been shown to have benefits for migraine recovery. Avoiding overstimulation is another important factor.
What triggers migraines?
Migraines can be triggered by a variety of factors, and specific triggers will differ from person to person. Common triggers include stress, certain foods like cheese and alcohol, bright lights, loud sounds, and changes in sleep patterns can all act as triggers that cause migraines.
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