Headaches and Migraines

Cincinnati Headache, Migraine and Sinus Pain Relief

Nearly everyone will suffer an occasional headache, it’s almost inevitable. However, you shouldn’t have to suffer from intense or frequent headaches. The doctors at Baker Chiropractic have extensive experience with diagnosing the root cause of headaches and providing patients with safe and effective treatments to ease and eliminate headache pain. If you are experiencing intense or frequent headache pain, please call us at (513) 561-2273 or Schedule an Appointment here on our website. We can stop your headache pain!

What Type of Headache Do You Suffer From?

It’s important to understand just which type of headache pain you are experiencing. Here are some of the most typical types of headaches. See which one most closely matches the type of headache pain you are having. Then, tell us about it so we can begin to correctly diagnosing the source of your pain:

Common Headache

This is a very general type of headache and like the name, the most common. A Common Headache is a dull, throbbing pain in any area of your head.  This type of headache can vary in intensity form mild pain to very severe pain.

Migraine

A Migraine Headache is a specific type of headache that is severe and persistent. Migraines can be so severe that they greatly impact your ability to function. Migraines are more common in women than in men.  Symptoms of a migraine vary widely. They may include dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to noise, numbness, difficulty concentrating, confusion and sudden fatigue. Migraines can last several hours or days.

Chronic Headache

Chronic Headaches are head pains that occur daily or almost daily.  If a headache occurs more than 2 or 3 times per week, it is considered a chronic headache.

Tension Headache

Tension headaches are related to muscle contractions and usually vary in severity from mild to moderate.  People who suffer from tension headaches usually describe their pain as constant pressure almost like their head was being squeezed in a vise. Tension headaches account for nearly 90% of all headaches.

Cluster Headache

Cluster Headaches are episodes of extreme headache pain that occur periodically. Someone suffering from cluster headaches will experience very painful headache pain, then the pain will go away only to return again later. The duration of the headache pain attack may range from as little as 15 minutes to well over three or four hours. Cluster headaches are more common in men than women.

Sinus Headaches or Sinus Infection Headaches

A Sinus Headache is caused by mucus build-up as a result of inflammation and pressure within the sinuses during a sinus infection. The location of the pain can vary. For example, if the frontal sinuses are affected, there will be pain in the front of the head just above the eyebrows. If the ethmoid sinuses are affected, pain will be felt between the eyes. When the maxillary sinuses are affected, pain will be experienced in the cheekbone areas. The pain from Sinus Headaches is usually more of a dull pain versus a sharp rapid pain.

Medication Headaches

Medication Headaches are caused by the use or overuse of medications, prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs. The symptoms of a medication can vary greatly. A Medication Headache can feel as bad as a migraine or more like a tension headache.

Toxic Headaches

Toxic Headaches are caused by exposure to some type of toxin. These types of headaches can be the result of toxic chemicals, alcohol, insecticides, pesticides, household cleaners or a build-up of toxins within the body typically due to an organ not functioning properly.

Rate Your Headache Pain on a Scale of 1 to 10

Providing information on the intensity of headache pain can be very helpful to properly diagnose and eliminate the pain. Using the below chart, rate your pain. Then Contact Us or Schedule an Appointment and tell us what number of headache pain you are suffering from. We can help!