Tension Headache Tension headache has been defined by the Ad Hoc Committee on classification of headache as an “ache or sensation of tightness, pressure, or constriction, widely varied in intensity, frequency and duration: long lasting and commonly suboccipital (base of skull at the back), associated with sustained contraction of skeletal muscles, usually as part of… Read More
Types of Head Pain
Menstrual Migraines
Menstrual Migraines Migraine attacks occurring in women during menstruation are often more severe than attacks occurring at other times. The fluctuation in hormonal levels during the menstrual cycle and especially prior to menstruation is believed to make the sufferer more susceptible at that time. Some researchers report an ‘oestrogen priming’ effect during a womens normal… Read More
Cervicogenic (Neck) Headaches
Cervicogenic Headache Upper neck problems are a common cause of referred pain into the head region. Research has demonstrated how the nerves in the upper neck (when irritated), can send pain signals into the head and face regions; researchers believe this happens because the nerves supplying the skin and other sensitive structures in the neck… Read More
Classic Migraines
Classic Migraine Approximately 20% of Migraine attacks do have an Aura. An Aura involves symptoms that precede an impending attack of head pain including- visual symptoms (blurred vision, blind spots etc) and sensory changes such as pins and needles in the face or hands and arms (amongst the most common symptoms). Classic Migraine typically involve… Read More
Cluster Headache
Cluster Headache Cluster Headaches are actually considered to be a sub category of Migraine and are amongst the most painful types of headaches. The onset of these headaches is typically between the ages of 20 and 40 years old with a male to female incidence of 4:1, however exceptions do occur. The term Cluster Headache… Read More
Common Headaches
Common Headache In general, headaches are amongst the most common health complaints in the modern world. Various studies performed in Australia as well as America and the UK state the frequency of headaches to be approximately seventy five percent of the population suffering one or more headaches in any one year. Includes Tension Headaches &… Read More