Head & Migraine Relief | Cruz Osteopathy
Suffering from headaches or migraines can be debilitating, but you don't have to go through it alone. Cruz Osteopathy offers targeted treatment for headaches and migraines, providing relief through holistic osteopathic approaches. We focus on identifying and treating the root causes of your discomfort, offering a path towards a pain-free life.
Our practice is rooted in the principles of osteopathic medicine, which provides a holistic perspective on health and wellness. We concentrate on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of your headache or migraine, aiming to not only alleviate your symptoms but also to prevent future episodes.
Osteopathic Approach to Headaches and Migraines
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) has shown promise in managing various types of headaches, including migraines and tension-type headaches. A systematic review suggests that OMT might reduce the frequency of headache episodes and lessen the reliance on medication. Although further high-quality research is needed, the existing evidence indicates that OMT is a viable non-pharmacological treatment option for headache sufferers (1).
Understanding Different Types of Headaches
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Migraines: OMT may decrease the frequency and severity of migraine attacks. Manual techniques employed in osteopathy can improve blood circulation and mitigate migraine symptoms (1-2-3).
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Tension-Type Headaches: Often linked to muscle tension and stress, these headaches may find relief through OMT by addressing musculoskeletal factors (2,3,5).
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Cervicogenic Headaches: Stemming from neck issues, osteopathic treatments can enhance neck mobility and reduce pain originating from cervical dysfunction (1,5).
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Cluster Headaches: Although less common, there's some evidence to suggest that OMT can help manage the pain and frequency of cluster headaches (1,4,5).
For those interested in exploring the scientific underpinnings of osteopathy's role in treating headaches and migraines, the following references provide valuable insights...
References:
1. Cerritelli F., Lacorte E., Ruffini N., & Vanacore N. (2017). "Osteopathy for primary headache patients: A systematic review." Journal of Pain Research.
2. Anderson R. & Seniscal C. (2006). "A comparison of selected osteopathic treatment and relaxation for tension‐type headaches." Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.
3. Tamburella F., Piras F., Piras F., Spanò B., Tramontano M., & Gili T. (2019). "Cerebral perfusion changes after osteopathic manipulative treatment: A randomized manual placebo-controlled trial." Frontiers in Physiology.
4. Gourineni R. & Zee P. (2005). "The hypothalamus and primary headache disorders." Headache Currents.
5. Silva C., Joseph A., Khatib M., Knafo J., Karas M., Krupa K., et al. (2022). "Osteopathic manipulative treatment and the management of headaches: A scoping review." Cureus.