Energy Analysis of Headaches

This information was supplied by Carol Ritberger PhD
Headaches are one of our most common medical problems. Most headaches are the result of muscle
tension due to either physical or psychological overload A headache is the body's way of alerting us
that the overload we are experiencing is having an adverse impact on our physical body. Headaches
have a variety of causes. They can be caused either externally or internally. Externally induced
headaches can be caused from trauma to the head, over exertion, environmental pollution, bright
lights, loud noises, perfume, stress, worry, conflict and anxiety. Internally induced headaches can be
caused from spinal misalignment, constipation, reaction to foods or alcohol, hormone imbalances,
allergies, high blood pressure, pH imbalances, anemia, low blood sugar, TMJ (teporomandibular
joint syndrome), and certain infectious diseases. Headaches come in many forms and can be
categorized by their underlying causes and where the pain occurs.
There are six different types of headaches:
• Simple headache - Hammering, buzzing, pulsing in the top of the head.
Causes: stress, sensitivity to weather, high blood pressure, lack of oxygen to brain, certain
infectious diseases.
• Tension headache - Dull, oppressive pain, pulsing in the temples of the head. This headache
will usually begin in the back of the head and neck and spread to the forehead.
Causes: muscular tension, spinal misalignment constricted blood vessels.
• Cluster headache - Piercing, burning pain. This headache will
usually affect one side of the head and always in the same place.
Causes: unknown.
• Migraine headache - Oppressive pain usually on one side of the head only. Often
accompanied by nausea, vomiting and vision problems.
Causes: hereditary factors, food reactions, allergies, hormone imbalances, low blood sugar,
pH imbalances, expanded blood vessels, and psychological overload.
• Sinus headache - Dull throbbing pain in the brow of head and behind the eyes. This
headache will also cause dull pain in the cheeks and nasal area.
Causes: allergies, sinusitis and the common cold.
• Combination headache - Dull nagging, oppressive pain that usually begins in the morning,
ends after a short duration and then reoccurs at specific times throughout the day.
Causes: hormonal imbalances, reactions to foods and medications.
While headaches can be painful, distressing and often debilitating they rarely reflect a serious
medical condition. However, if you suffer from chronic headaches or notice any change in the
location or patterns of the headache, it could be the signal of a more serious problem, so consult
your physician. They can usually determine the cause of the headache from your medical history or
a physical examination.