How to Treat Chronic Headaches

Many people suffer from headaches caused by tension, sinus problems, migraine, fatigue or other factors in life. In order to treat chronic headaches, meaning that they occur more than 15 times per month, you will need to pinpoint, and possibly eliminate, many triggers in your life.

Instructions

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  Withdraw from overused medications. For someone with chronic headaches, it is common to misuse and over use aspirin and other pain relievers. Caffeine, alcohol and other substances can cause headaches as well as an overuse of certain medications. By taking yourself off of the medications, you may be able to treat chronic headaches.

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  Release tension. Tension headaches are common in our bustling society. Tension in the body and poor posture can put stress on your spine and aggravate the neck and head. By taking time out of each day to relax and release some of your tension, you can help relieve the headaches that it causes.

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  Investigate all possible factors. Most people with chronic headaches have multiple factors that contribute to them. Go through the time that it will take to recognize and address all of these factors with your doctor or health care provider. From skeletal problems and alignment to tooth and eye sight problems, there can be many things causing you to suffer from chronic headaches.

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  Test foods. A little known fact is that many foods cause headaches in those susceptible to this reaction. With the help of a dietician or doctor, test for any food sensitivities that you may have in order to treat chronic headaches.