Cause/Aggravating Poor work postures, Hormonal changes, The cause of cluster Poor evidence exists for increased computer time, disturbed sleep, foods, headaches is still the cause of tension factors stomach sleepers. unusual smells and stress. unknown. Theories exist headaches. Experts have that the hypothalamus theorized that increased Cervical spine (area of the brain muscle contraction in the tightness/stiffness or controlling temperature, neck, face or scalp play a dysfunction. hunger and thirst) is an major role, usually integral component of occurring alongside stress these headaches. and/or emotional changes. Alcohol, hormones and temperature changes may also contribute to these headaches. Reported easing Stretching, manual Dark rooms, silence Nothing as it comes in Hot or cold showers, rest pressure, massage, intermittent waves. factors manual treatment. Treatment options 1. Manual therapy 1. Bed rest 1. Oxygen inhalation 1. Medications including including massage, joint pain relievers, triptans, mobilisation and 2. Medical interventions 2. Medical interventions narcotics; manipulation; including beta blockers, including; Triptans, 2. Postural changes; Triptan’s, Sandomigrane 2. Muscle strengthening dihydroergotamine, nasal and coordination 3. Manual therapy can drops. 3. Hot/cold therapy; programs; help associated spasm, joint stiffness and neural 4. Acupuncture, massage; 3. Postural correction referral. exercises. 5. Deep breathing; exercises
Cause/Aggravating factors Poor work postures, increased computer time, stomach sleepers. Cervical spine tightness/stiffness or dysfunction. Hormonal changes, disturbed sleep, foods, unusual smells and stress. The cause of cluster headaches is still unknown. Theories exist that the hypothalamus (area of the brain controlling temperature, hunger and thirst) is an integral component of these headaches. Alcohol, hormones and temperature changes may also contribute to these headaches. Poor evidence exists for the cause of tension headaches. Experts have theorized that increased muscle contraction in the neck, face or scalp play a major role, usually occurring alongside stress and/or emotional changes. Reported easing factors Stretching, manual pressure, massage, manual treatment. Dark rooms, silence Nothing as it comes in intermittent waves. Hot or cold showers, rest Treatment options 1. Manual therapy including massage, joint mobilisation and manipulation; 2. Muscle strengthening and coordination programs; 3. Postural correction exercises. 1. Bed rest 2. Medical interventions including beta blockers, Triptan’s, Sandomigrane 3. Manual therapy can help associated spasm, joint stiffness and neural referral. 1. Oxygen inhalation 2. Medical interventions including; Triptans, dihydroergotamine, nasal drops. 1. Medications including pain relievers, triptans, narcotics; 2. Postural changes; 3. Hot/cold therapy; 4. Acupuncture, massage; 5. Deep breathing; exercises
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