- Apr 4
What is the difference between a headache and a migraine?
- Joanna Ferreri
- craniosacral therapy, Headache and migraine treatment
Experiencing headaches frequently can feel overwhelming - interruption in attention, memory, inability to sleep, or post-headache fatigue can affect your ability to carry out your day to day activities. If you experience frequent headaches, you may question why? What’s the difference between a headache and a migraine? What am I experiencing and how can I best find relief? Read on to learn more.
What’s the difference between a headache and a migraine?
Migraines
A migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by severe, throbbing headaches lasting as long as three days. Migraines occur most often in women aged 25-55 and are often accompanied by one or more of the following symptoms:
Pain on one side of the head
An aura or light haze to your vision
Blurred vision
Sensitivity to light, touch, sounds, or smells
Nausea
Migraines can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
Hormonal changes
Stress
Food
Changes in weather or seasons
Dehydration
Headaches
Different types of headaches can be brought on by different factors, depending on the type.
Tension headaches occur on one or both sides of the neck and are often triggered by emotional, mental, or physical stress.
Sinus headaches occur in the face, forehead, or between the eyes and are often triggered by a sinus infection or seasonal allergies. Clear, runny discharge from the nose may be indicative of a migraine, where yellow or thick drainage may indicate a sinus headache.
Cluster headaches often get confused with migraines. Symptoms include a sudden, severe stabbing pain in the eye or temple and usually resolve in a few hours, whereas migraines come on more gradually and usually give off a warning sign.
What are treatment options for headaches and migraines?
If you experience frequent headaches and migraines, contact your doctor about medical treatment. They may recommend visiting with a neurologist to discover the true source or cause of your symptoms for optimal treatment.
If you’ve tried that or feel like a holistic, homeopathic route is more aligned, try craniosacral therapy!
What is craniosacral therapy?
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on manual approach designed to improve tissue mobility and release stress points in the body caused by physical or emotional stress. Craniosacral therapy works with the nervous system, fascia, and deeper rhythms of the body to release held tension and restore balance.
When it comes to treating headaches and migraines, craniosacral therapy addresses causes for tension and sinus headaches and migraines - so if you’re still questioning, “what is the difference between a headache and a migraine” and which one you’re experiencing, have no fear - craniosacral therapy treats both.
Where can I find craniosacral therapy for headaches and migraines in Greenville, SC?
I am here to help - you don’t have to do this alone. If you’re wondering if craniosacral therapy is right for you, book a 30-minute Intake Call free of charge so we can discuss an individualized plan to help you find relief. Let’s get you back to freedom!