Causes of headaches and how to get rid of them

The currently known causes of headaches and migraines are no less than 400. According to statistics, women suffer from headaches more often than men.

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A person usually experiences a headache after excessive physical exertion, emotional stress, malnutrition, or even an awkward body position while sleeping. However, this headache should not be ignored, as it can indicate a malfunction of the body.

For example, a sedentary lifestyle, especially a job that requires the regular use of computers for long hours, can cause headaches due to strain on the cervical spine. When the head is tilted, its weight falls on the shoulders and cervical vertebrae, causing a feeling of pinching, discomfort and headache. This condition can be avoided by following the following rules:

– The angle of the knee, hip and elbow joints must be straight (90 °);

– The chair must be equipped with a support for the lumbar column in the spine;

– A foot support platform must be placed;

The computer screen should be at eye level.

Certain exercises for strengthening the back and neck muscles also help get rid of this problem.

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Scoliosis can be a cause of headaches. Because bad posture is not only a cosmetic problem, it is above all a health problem. Because scoliosis puts pressure on the nerve and blood vessels, resulting in headaches in the occipital and temporal parts of the head. In addition, insufficient supply of oxygen and nutrients to the brain leads to chronic headaches and intellectual disorders. Therefore, one should always pay attention to the position of the back, strengthen the muscles and massage the cervical region.

In addition to the physiological causes of headaches, headaches are often caused by chronic fatigue and stress. Because the accumulation of negative emotions, such as hatred, anger, excessive anxiety and fear, leads to muscle spasms. To get rid of a headache caused by myself and emotionally, you need to get rid of stress, by going for a walk in the open air and practicing yoga or any other kind of sport, as well as using an aroma lamp. with mint, rosemary or lavender, and bathe in hot water before bed.

If the condition of the spine is normal and the person is physically active and knows how to deal with their feelings, and they have a headache. He should consult a specialist doctor to find out if he has suffered a head injury in the past, for example as a result of a fall, sudden stop of the car or a blow to a bullet. Because headaches can persist even after a minor injury for up to three months.

Headache can be a signal from the body, to certain diseases: brain tumor, human immunodeficiency disease, endocrine disorders, epilepsy, pre-stroke. So, if a person follows a healthy lifestyle and the headache persists even after taking medication, they should consult a doctor.

Source: RIA Novosti

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