Headache Cures

Electrical Drug Free Devices

There are now electrical devices that use TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) technology, which has been used successfully for pain relief for many years. These devices have not always been that convenient to use, but now come in lightweight models which can be in the form of headbands. Their regular use can help with a wide range of headaches.

1. Cluster headaches
2. Migraine headaches
3. Tension headaches
4. Sinus headaches

Exercise in General

Exercise or exercises can be used to help with headaches in several ways To reduce muscular tension affecting neck and shoulders As a means of stress relief, by using up the pent up energy caused by mental stress To help with mental well being, by giving you that feel good factor that exercise can provoke, which can be just as effective for low-level depression as medication can.

Exercises Easy to Fit Into Your Day to Cure Headaches!

These are simple easily performed exercises that can be very effective in preventing headaches caused by stress in the neck and shoulders.

Ideally they should be performed on a daily basis for best effect, as initially they can sometimes provoke headaches as they start to alleviate long-standing conditions that the body has compensated for, but continue and you can enjoy the long-term benefit of fewer headaches.

The following exercises are designed to improve lost joint mobility, they should not be forced or be painful, there may be some “popping” or “clicking”, this is normal and should not hurt. If pain is encountered stop and seek medical advice before attempting again.

Exercise 1. Sit upright with shoulders back, pull chin in towards spine keeping the head upright, hold for a slow count of 8 (7-8 seconds) relax, slowly rotate head fully to left, then slowly fully to the right, relax, repeat this whole process 3 times for one session. This whole process takes about a minute, up to 3 times per day

Exercise 2. Shoulder roll, stand or sit upright if chair arms permit, slowly rotate left shoulder in slightly increasing circle size 8 times in one direction then repeat rotating in other direction 8 times. Repeat for right shoulder. Repeat daily. Do not rotate both shoulders at same time as this may pinch tissue between shoulder blades.

Exercise 3. Stand or sit upright, lift shoulders high towards ears, hold for count of 8, drop shoulders and relax, repeat up to 3 times daily.

Exercise 4. stand with arms horizontally out to sides (crucifix position) slowly rotate arms in ever increasing circles until they are “wind milling” (one arm up the other down) vertically by sides, should take about 10 – 12 rotations. Stop relax then repeat in other direction, repeat daily.

Hangovers To reduce the likelihood of headaches from the consumption of alcohol, it is advised to drink plenty of water, a pint (0.75 Litres) mixed with a teaspoonful of sugar before going to bed. This helps combat the tendency to dehydration and a drop in blood sugar levels too. Others suggest taking one dose of paracetamol with the water too.