Jeff LangmaidFounder, The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Which Type of Headache Do You Have? Learn the Causes and How to Find Relief

29 Jul 2021 · 2 min

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Dr. Jeff Langmaid breaks down three common headache types: tension headaches in the forehead, sinus headaches in the face, and migraines in the back of the head or temples that last a day or longer. Over 90% of people get headaches, usually triggered by stress, fatigue, sleep loss, or caffeine withdrawal. Rest and spinal adjustments can help reduce how often they happen.

Questions this video answers

Over 90% of people have at least one headache in their life.

Tension, sinus, and migraine headaches.

Stress (mental and physical), fatigue, lack of sleep, hunger, and caffeine withdrawal.

Usually felt across the forehead and last a few hours.

Typically occur in the face, last a few hours, and can be seasonal.

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Hi, I'm Dr. Jeff Langmaid with Research that Matters TV. Over 90% of people have at least one headache in their life. For some, occasional headaches can turn into a daily occurrence that disturbs both work and hobbies. In many cases, headaches aren't associated with the disease, but are instead a result of your daily habits and actions. The most common triggers for a headache include stress, fatigue, lack of sleep, hunger and caffeine withdrawal. Being aware of the type of headache you have and its triggers are the first steps towards finding relief. Stress is the primary cause of all types of headaches. It's important to remember that stress can be mental or physical. Physical stress can include muscle tension in your shoulders, head and neck that commonly occur during long hours at the computer, unbalanced posture, or a lack of regular exercise. The three most common types of headaches include tension, sinus and migraine headaches. Tension headaches, these are usually felt across the forehead and last a few hours. Sinus headaches typically occur in the face and last a few hours. Sometimes they're seasonal. And finally, migraine headaches. Pain at the back of the head, temple or eye that lasts a day or longer. And they can produce sensitivity to light and sound. Now that you've identified the types of headaches that usually affected by you can begin taking proactive steps to reduce your risk. Getting enough rest and watching your caffeine intake is a great place to start. We research has also found that spinal adjustments are effective at reducing the frequency and severity of headaches. If you've been suffering from headaches, reach out to discover if we can help you get on the road to relief. My name is Dr. Jeff Langmaid and I'll see you next week for another episode of Research that Matters. TV.