Migraines are a neurological condition that can cause headaches that may affect one area or multiple areas of the head. They can occur at various frequencies with throbbing and pulsating painful sensations. They can also be accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to loud noises by light exposure.
The statistics reveal 4.9 million Australians experience migraines per year. An estimated prevalence of 11.96 % in males and 28.66% in females are affected from migraines. Furthermore, the overall prevalence of chronic migraines affects 7.61% of the population.
Headaches and migraines are divided into two categories.
Primary – Are headache that is not caused by another condition such as a migraine, tension or cluster headache.
Secondary – Headaches that are attributed to an underlying cause such as sinus congestion, menstruation, temporomandibular disorder, medications or tumors.
At komyuniti our clinical approach is able to determine the correct strategy for the type of headache or migraines that you are experiencing or have been diagnosed with.
Book in with us today, and let’s find a natural way to ease your migraines and tension headaches