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If you’re getting headaches regularly, you may be wondering if you’re having migraines. Migraines are quite common, especially among women, and they can start as late as your 30s. In this blog from Vidan Family Chiropractic, we’ll discuss some common headache symptoms and migraine symptoms, and help you understand the difference between these two conditions.
It’s not hard to recognize a headache. They can vary in severity, of course, but headaches almost always cause throbbing pain, tenderness, and discomfort in your head, and sometimes may extend into your neck. Headaches are the most common type of pain, and just about everyone will experience them at some point in their lives.
There are a lot of different kinds of headaches, over 150 in total. A migraine is a type of headache, but not all headaches are migraines. There are also tension headaches, cluster headaches, and headaches that are triggered by certain things like alcohol use, smoking, poor posture, lack of sleep, and even excessive physical activity. And, of course, headaches are common if you’re sick with a cold or some other type of virus.
So, not all headaches are migraines. How can you recognize the difference between a migraine and other types of headaches? Migraine headaches are unique, and though everyone experiences them differently, they can be broken up into a few different stages with distinct symptoms:
At Vidan Family Chiropractic, Dr. Alex Vidan and our chiropractic team have years of experience in headache and migraine treatment in St. Louis. Along with upper cervical adjustments to help with pain and discomfort, we also can provide nutrition and lifestyle advice, which may help you reduce the frequency and severity of your migraine headaches. For more information and to get the relief you need, give Vidan Family Chiropractic a call at 314-210-6556 to schedule a consultation, or contact us online for more information.