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Reduce Headache Frequency

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Chronic headaches usually result from multiple factors. You can decrease your headaches by reducing factors like tension in your neck and shoulders, excess life stress, hormonal imbalances, unexpressed emotions, or toxic reactions to medications or alcohol. Try keeping a headache “log” to help you determine any patterns that may be contrib­uting to your headaches.
Note: If you ever experience a sudden severe headache unlike anything you’ve experienced before, seek medical attention immediately.

Here are some other suggestions:

1.    Muscle tension is often the culprit in chronic headaches. Massage is one of the most effective methods of relaxing muscles.
2.    Frequent, gentle stretching of the neck and shoulders can also help relieve muscle tension.
3.    Exercise, whether aerobic, yoga, tai chi, or some other activity may help reduce your stress and tension.
4.    Drinking plenty of water and eating a balanced diet can help keep your system in balance.
5.    If you work at a desk, make sure your computer is set up correctly to prevent eyestrain and strain on your neck muscles. Seek
                help from your ergonomics department at work or ask your massage therapist for more information.
6.    Stress counseling may help you learn to relax and let go of things you can’t control.

    Your massage therapist may be able to refer you to qualified and ex­perienced exercise and yoga instructors, nutritionists, naturopaths and stress counselors.

Resources:
Headache Help: A Complete Guide to Understanding Headaches and the Medicines That Relieve Them. Lawrence Robbins, MD and Susan Long.
An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide to Headaches. Robert Milne, MD and Blake Moore with Burton Goldberg.



*** Massage should not be considered as a replacement for professional medical treatment: a physician should be consulted in all matters relating to health and especially in relation to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. In some cases, a primary physician’s approval/prescription is required before any bodywork is administered. Care should be taken during pregnancy, particularly in the use of essential oils and pressure points. Essential oils should not be ingested, and should be used for babies and children only on professional advice.

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