What are tension headaches? And why do they occur? Tune in as we discuss tension headaches, what is causing them and how they can be treated. We also chat about the role of a dentist, osteopath, chiropractor and podiatrist and how they may help in providing relief. If you do suffer tension headaches make sure that you contact your doctor or dentist to talk about options. We do not recommend that you diagnose yourself.

 

Show notes

1.00 Defining tension headaches

2.00 Migraine vs. tension headaches

3.10 Do you wake up with headache neck jaw pain? Read more here

3.42 UK article about headache frequency

4.27 How often do you get a headache? Defining "often"

5.29 Painkillers and headaches. Read more about other treatments here.

6.45 Stress and headaches. We are not just talking about emotional but also environmental

9.20 Tender points or trigger points? What causes your pain receptor to fire/occur?

9.58 What triggers thermal receptors to fire? The impact of nutrition, emotion and the environment

13.50 Tension headaches and the role of chiropractors, osteopaths,  physiotherapist

14.25 Tension headaches, physical trauma and muscle memory

16.12 Do you wake up in the morning with a headache? The issue of clenching and grinding at night and the role of a dentist.

19.39 Tried everything and cannot get a resolution? We discuss the role of dentistry and podiatry.

20.50 New onset headache? More severe than normal? We urge you to go and speak to your doctor directly. Do not diagnose yourself.