Headache and Migraine Causes

Headaches and migraines can be very painful and in some cases, debilitating. If your headache is bad enough, it can be difficult to get through the day. Migraines can cause nausea, sensitivity to light, neck pain, and visual disturbances. There are several causes of migraines and headaches. Fortunately, the team at Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation can treat the pain and other symptoms associated with headaches and migraines.

Stress

Stress is one of the most common causes of headaches. Stress often leads to headaches or migraines that cause pain in the temples.

Too Much Alcohol

If you have too much to drink, there is a good chance that you will wake up with a headache. Alcohol is a diuretic and makes you lose more fluid than you are taking in which can cause you to become dehydrated. Because dehydration causes headaches, it is not uncommon to develop a headache or a migraine after a long night of drinking.

Sleep Changes

If you haven't been getting enough sleep recently, the lack of sleep can trigger headaches and migraines. The same is true if you get too much sleep. Drastic changes in your sleep pattern can cause headaches and can cause them to be more frequent or severe.

Medications

Certain medications can cause headaches and trigger migraines. Birth control pills and vasodilators are two examples of these medications.

Skipping Meals

If you are skipping meals due to a diet or lack of time, it can cause headaches and trigger migraines. When you skip meals, your blood sugar levels drop, which can trigger headaches and migraines.

Chiropractic Care in Houma and Thibodaux

If you are experiencing frequent headaches or migraines, schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation. One of our chiropractors will discuss your medical history and your lifestyle to determine the cause of your headaches or migraines. We will create a treatment plan to help ease the pain and reduce the frequency of your headaches or migraines. Call us today at our Thibodaux office at 985-447-2225 or our Houma office at 985-873-8586.