Migraine & Headache Treatment Doctor
in Clear Lake, IA
Headaches and tension headaches can be a frustrating condition to deal with. This common condition often brings unwanted pain and pressure, and in severe cases can even manifest as migraines. When headache medication only brings temporary relief, you need the help of a medically integrated practice like Optimum Health Clinics.
At Optimum Health Clinics, we can help you find relief from your headaches with our comprehensive care. Whether your headaches are caused by muscle tension, dehydration, or another cause, we can provide the treatments that will bring you relief.
Schedule an appointment today and get relief from your pain.
What are Headaches?
Headaches are one of the most commonly occurring conditions in the world. The majority of people will experience at least one headache in their life, while many more will experience chronic headaches.
At Optimum Health Clinics, we are dedicated to relieving your headaches with our excellent and innovative techniques. We avoid unnecessary medications and surgeries with our approach while still providing you optimal healing.
If you’re suffering from chronic or severe headaches, schedule an appointment today. Our staff is ready to work with you to alleviate your condition.
Common Causes of Chronic Headaches
Understanding the most common causes of headaches can help you prevent them in the future. For those already experiencing headaches, it can be helpful to understand the causes in order to identify what may have caused your condition. Headaches are often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Tension
Stress is a common cause of headaches. Certain stress responses can cause the muscles in the head to tense, causing headaches due to muscle strain.
Dehydration
Lack of proper hydration can cause headaches as the brain suffers from a lack of fluids.
Poor Posture
Extended time hunching over computers or phones can cause the muscles in the head and neck to become strained.
Sleep Disruptions
A lack of sleep, or an inconsistent sleep schedule, can cause chronic headaches to occur.
Eye Strain
Overworking your eyes can trigger headaches, especially for people sensitive to blue light from electronics.
What symptoms
do headaches cause?
Symptoms of headaches can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Optimum Health Clinics include:
Tension
Neck and shoulder tightness
Tingling or numbness
Sharp or throbbing pain
Pulsing or pounding sensation
Restrict focus and clarity
Light and noise intolerance
Nausea
Dizziness
Pain while moving
TreatmentS
What are the Treatment Options for Headaches?
WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WITH HEADACHES?
Optimum Health Clinics offers different types of treatment, each serving a different purpose. Some of the treatments you may be recommended include:
Shockwave therapy can help restore the muscles and tissue in the neck and head to ease strain and reduce the frequency of headaches.
For headaches caused by dehydration, IV therapy delivers the necessary liquids to restore your body and heal your headaches.
Inflammation can cause headaches and migraines due to the strain it puts on the body. Saline injections can help alleviate inflammation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if a headache is serious?
A headache can be serious if it's sudden, severe, or accompanied by other symptoms. A headache alone doesn't necessarily indicate a serious threat. When a headache becomes severe or has other sensations alongside it, that is the point where a headache is sufficiently serious enough to warrant medical attention.
How do I know if my headache is from stress?
A headache from stress, also called a tension headache, feels like a dull ache or dull pressure around the head. It usually feels like a band tightening around the skull to create the dull throbbing sensation characteristic of the headache.
What does a dehydration headache feel like?
A dehydration headache can range in feeling from a dull ache to a severe migraine. The more dehydrated you are, the more likely the headache is to feel more intense.
How long is too long for a headache?
If you have a headache for more than 24 hours without a pain-free interval, you should consider getting medical attention. In such instances, it can be an indicator that something else is wrong in your body, and that is what's causing your headache.
