Neuromuscular Headache Blog - I Hate Headaches

You'd think headaches are just about pain, but how a headache presents itself can tell you a great deal about what is going on in your body and in your brain.

So what are the differences between types of headaches and why does it matter what kind of headache you have, when all you want is relief? Because the two most commonly diagnosed types of headaches, called called primary and secondary headaches, can mean two very different things..

Primary headaches get their name because they are the primary cause of your headache pain. Some examples of primary headaches are tension headaches, migraine headaches and cluster headaches.

Also, primary headaches are are "idiopathic", meaning they just happen, not because of any underlying disease or problem. More often than not, primary headaches are triggered by stress or hormonal, nutritional and even environmental issues.

Secondary headaches, on the other hand, are symptoms of a separate root problem, such as illness, trauma, or brain disorder, and are considered to be more like warning signs. They are typically triggered by conditions such as nerve damage, brain damage, strokes, tumors, hemorrhages or infections. It is important to recognize these types of headaches because the underlying condition which is causing the headache may require urgent diagnosis and treatment.

If you live in Alabama, Nebraska, California, Illinois, Texas, Utah or Northern Virginia, and would like to meet with one of our headache specialists regarding your headache symptoms, please contact us at I Hate Headaches, today.