What Type of Headache Do I Have – Elizabeth Huzzey on the Most Common Headache Types

Elizabeth Huzzey who has over 30 years of clinical experience specialises in headache disorders and in this episode discusses the development and increasing knowledge about different types of headaches that can be experienced Understanding your headache is vital so that you can choose how to manage your headaches and seek help from the right professional Elizabeth shares informative content on the various types of headaches and discusses some of the ways headaches can be managed effectively, listen in, and find out more KEY TAKEAWAYS 99% of the time headaches are not something to worry about but if you have a sudden onset ,severe headache you should seek immediate help There are three hundred different types of headaches and they are divided into two types – primary and secondary Primary headaches are divided into 3 categories, tension, migraines, and TAC Most of us will have a tension-type headache at some time A migraine is a neurological event that you are generally genetically predisposed to A migraine with aura begins with a small electrical wave going through the outer part of the brain. It’s a sign your migraine is about to happen The typical migraine headache is one-sided, unilateral, and generally over the eye and side of the head When experiencing a migraine headache, it is difficult to function Activation of the nervous system causes an expression of a neuropeptide and the protein creates a sensitivity in part of the brain Triptans stop the pain of the headache because they stop the dilation of blood vessels if taken in time CGRP blocks the neuropeptide and can stop the headache from beginning TAC headaches are always on one side and the extreme pain can result in people feeling very agitated The hypothalamus is involved in cluster headaches so the headaches can often happen seasonally at the same time of the day BEST MOMENTS ‘Visual auras are very common’ ‘Most people will need to find a quiet dark room and wait for the storm to pass’ ‘When you have experienced an aura repeatedly it becomes a familiar sign that a migraine is beginning’ THE BACK PAIN PODCAST PROVIDER MAP - FINDING SOMEONE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR BACK PAIN https://thebackpainpodcast.com/index.php/members-map/ VALUABLE RESOURCES The Back Pain Podcast The Back Pain Podcast website The Back Pain Podcast recommended products affiliate link Our Rode Mixer https://amzn.to/3waU8bx Our Microphones https://amzn.to/3rzSZ9Z Second Microphone https://amzn.to/2ObKMeA XLR Cable https://amzn.to/3rBL8ZB Studio Headphones https://amzn.to/3u082LE Laptophttps://amzn.to/3dhfafT Our webcam https://amzn.to/31uUefQ RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Watford Osteopaths ABOUT THE HOSTS Dave Elliott Dave is the owner of Advanced Chiropractic, a chain of Chiropractic and massage therapy clinics in Essex, UK. Dave still sees patients during the week but has been working hard to talk to as many experts in the field of back pain as possible to help distil all the information and bring it to you in this awesome podcast. You can find Dave on any of the Advanced Chiropractic social media platforms, or you can contact him at hello@thebackpainpodcast.com if you have any questions for him. -Instagram Rob Beaven Rob owns and runs a multidisciplinary clinic, The Dyer St Clinic in Cirencester Gloucestershire. His team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Doctors, and podiatrists all collaborate on thousands of back pain patients every year. Alongside Dave, he has worked hard to bring to the table experts across all industries to give you the low down on back pain, with steps you can implement today to start feeling better. -Instagram -Twitter SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Instagram Twitter Facebook CONTACT US hello@thebackpainpodcast.com Support the show: https://thebackpainpodcast.com