Whether you suffer from pounding temples, a throbbing skull, or a dull, torturous brain buzz, this article will help you find relief from your head banger. When it comes to headaches, women get hit harder than men. But while your initial instinct may be to grab a bottle of the nearest pain reliever when that first twinge of pain arrives, combating heinous head bangers is often more complicated than that.
The key is finding out specifically what trigger the type of headaches you get most regularly so you take the appropriate steps to stop them.
A tension headache. Everyday stress, anxiety, fatigue, poor posture are the causes of this type. It gives a viselike pressure that has your head and neck in a death grip. Almost all women have had a tension headache. This is the most common throbber, the one you get after a tough day at work. To get rid of this, know the source of your stress. Find out what’s bugging you, then make a plan with doable goals to resolve – or at least reduce these anxiety inducers. Also, indulge in massage. If you can’t afford a professional masseur, ask your partner for regular rubdowns to loosen knotted muscles and release tension.
A migraine headache. This is caused by hormone fluctuations, certain foods, bright lights and loud noises. It is a whooping pain on one side of the head that renders you useless. Migraines affect millions, mostly women. Women get severe migraines before or during menstruation, when estrogen level fluctuates. Pinpointing and avoiding particular food triggers are a must. You can also try magnesium supplements which helps maintain muscle and nerve function. For chronic migraine, consider daily preventive medication such as anti-depressants, anti-epileptics, beta blockers and calcium channel blockers.
A sinus headache. Telltale signs are tenderness around forehead, cheeks, nose and eyes or a runny nose and fever. It gives a dull, deep pain that pounds away at your temples. Causes include infection and allergies, which can cause swelling and blockage of the sinuses. Sinus headaches affect less than 5% of adults. Moist air prevents sinus passages from plugging up, so buying a humidifier is a must. For a quick fix, take a hot shower; the steam will do the trick. Also see an ENT specialist to rule out structural problems such as deviated septum or polyps.
