Other Treatments
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There are a number of other treatments used in the approach to Headaches and Migraines. Often these have positive results, especially when used in combination with other mainstream treatments. Examples include Psychology /Biofeedback/ Exercise therapy/ Acupuncture / 'Dry Needling'.. |
Acupuncture
There are now certified practitioners in Acupuncture as well as Chinese medicine, throughout Australia. Acupuncture may help in certain cases to relax muscles and the nervous system- this can have positive effects on some sufferers of headaches and migraines.
Biofeedback
This approach is utilised by Neurologists, and Psychologists, and involves teaching the patient relaxation techniques.
Herbal and Mineral supplements
Naturopaths, and Homeopaths can help in this area, as well as identifying areas of insuffiency.
Psychology
Psychlogists, and Psychiatrists can help, where stress or other psychological conditions may be contributing to cases of Headache or Migraine.
As usual, it is important to have an accurate diagnosis, before commencing any treatment. You can start by consulting your family doctor.
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All cases of headache & migraine need to be properly diagnosed by a trained health care professional first.your family doctor is ideally positioned to help make decisions with you and co-ordinate any therapeutic trials. Many cases have a number of causes (not just one), so it is important to consider a combination of therapies / or approaches when this is the case.