Can’t get rid of the throbbing pain that seems to come back every time? Looking for lasting solutions to your headache? Well, in order to achieve true freedom from headaches, you need to start working at the roots. Here are a few common triggers of headaches that you can avoid with a little care.
Stress and Sleep
They are common causes of headache. They are inherently interrelated as well. For instance, if you are stressed about something, you’d typically experience difficulty in getting to sleep. And if you are not sleeping well, you end up feeling physically and emotionally stressed. Many times, muscles tighten as a response to stress. This tightness of muscles in your neck is a common cause of headaches. You should take special care never to skimp on your sleep – it is one of the most important activities of your day!
Nutritional Allergies
People exhibit different reactions to different foods. Nutritional allergies are pretty common even though most people don’t realize it immediately. It is therefore a good idea to keep a log of your nutritional consumption and your headache routines. If there’s a coincidence which seems to happen pretty often, you might want to try eliminating it altogether! Don’t forget – you are what you eat!
Poisonous Exposures
You are likely to experience a headache when you are working with chemicals like insecticides, pesticides, cleaners and even food products (ie. Caffeine). These chemicals can alter your body’s normal activity. It is therefore recommended for you to use precautions to minimize your exposure to these chemicals.
Environmental Stressors
The environment influences your body and mood in a number of ways. The changing weather can also triggers headache in people. In some cases, environmental factors may trigger emotional instability, which in turn leads to headaches. One way or the other, environmental stressors may put you through the low period. For the most part, you can’t do much to resolve this issue; if you cannot change your environment. You’ll need to figure out alternatives and solutions that help you distract your attention away from these triggers.
The Best Solution
Chiropractic care can work wonders for your headaches. It is the best solution for a pesky problem like a headache. It works without drugs and/or surgery, making it a safe and effective alternative. In most cases, you’ll begin to see improvements immediately!
Dr. Brian Strump is a chiropractor and owner of Live Active Charlotte, a CrossFit/functional fitness gym located in the Steele Creek area of Charlotte.
If you’re interested in making a change in your health or simply have questions, you can learn more about Brian and his staff by visiting: liveactiveclt.com
