Headaches

We all experience headaches. A headache can have numerous triggers. Hormone changes, dehydration, hunger, lack of sleep, eyestrain, wearing the wrong eye prescription, neck or jaw tension, bright lights, and strong smells are some potential triggers.

Some of us may experience more headaches than others. Our experience with headaches often comes down to our daily habits, posture, genetics, diet, and even our stress levels. Our physical, chemical, mental, and emotional experiences and environment all play a role.

Chances are, you’ve experienced a wide range of different types of headaches. Some of the common types of headaches are as follows:

• Tension: Typically creates a “tight band” feeling around the head or pressure
• Migraine: Often causes a throbbing head pain, light sensitivity, and nausea
• Cluster: Usually causes a stabbing-like pain, often on one side of the head
• Secondary: Secondary headaches, which can be further divided into other types of headaches, arethe result of something else. For instance, sinus headaches are caused by sinus inflammation, and hypertension headaches are due to changes in blood pressure.

While headaches are inevitable, there are certain lifestyle adjustments you can make to decrease their severity and frequency.

Limiting alcohol intake, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and sticking to a well-balanced diet are basic lifestyle habits to minimize headaches. It’s also important to take note of your individual triggers to reduce headache frequency.

At Recovery Lab, we offer multiple wellness services to help relieve headaches. These include:

• Whole-Body Cryotherapy: Involves briefly entering a below-negative cold chamber. May help reduce inflammation and pain associated with headaches

• Cupping Therapy: Involves suctioning special cups to the skin for wellness benefits. Has the potential to reduce neck or upper back tension, which may be linked to some types of headaches
• Red Light Therapy: Involves exposure to low-wavelength red light and near-infrared light. Can potentially reduce blood stagnancy, improve neural pathways, and reduce inflammation to aid with headache symptoms

If you’re looking for a strategic wellness routine for headaches, we’ve got you covered. A regular plan

Consider this weekly wellness plan for optimal results:

• Red light therapy 3 to 5 times a week
• Cupping therapy 1 to 2 times a week
• Whole-body cryotherapy 2 to 3 times a week

Not sure what type of weekly wellness routine would fit into your schedule and match your budget? Contact Recovery Lab today for guidance on creating a wellness plan crafted just for you.