Active X Clinics

Headaches Treatment Edinburgh

Headaches Treatment At Active X Edinburgh

Headaches can stem from numerous sources, including tension, migraines, and neck issues. At Active X, we provide effective treatments aimed at addressing the root causes of headaches. Our Osteopathic care and Massage therapies work to alleviate muscle tension, improve circulation, and correct any structural imbalances that may be contributing to your pain.

How common is headaches pain?

Headaches are one of the most common concerns in the UK, affecting millions daily. Tension headaches are reported by about 80% of people at some point in their lives, while migraines affect around 15% of the population. Chronic headaches can significantly impact one’s quality of life, making effective treatment essential for long-term relief.

How to relieve Headaches pain

Stay active

It’s really important to remain as active as the pain permits. The rules are slightly different, depending on how long you’ve had your pain.

Use painkillers?

The recommendations on this are changing. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are often prescribed. But there’s recent evidence they may prolong pain. Codeine is sometimes prescribed. But opioids can cause dependency.

Treatment

There is evidence that osteopathy, chiropractic, physiotherapy and massage are helpful.

What causes it?

It’s highly unlikely to be caused by any sort of disease process. These are rarely the cause. But it is possible; so it’s worth consulting an experienced clinician if your pain persists for more than a few days.

Non-specific Headaches pain

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Diagnosis versus Functional Assessment

Shouldn’t I have an MRI for Headaches pain?

Prevention

When to see a doctor for your Headache pain

If you answer “Yes”, we recommend you see a clinician specialising in this area:

Active X has specialised in relief AND prevention since 1993. Our team, based in the West End of Edinburgh are keen to help you.

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Compared with during your waking day, is your pain worse when trying to sleep?
Have you been diagnosed with Cancer at any time?
Do you have any difficulty gripping things, or a heavy arm?
Have you been on a prolonged course of oral corticosteroids (steroids by mouth) in the past or now?
A fierce headache with or without the inability to bend your head forwards?
Have you lost any great amount of weight without meaning to over the last year?
Have you had headaches surgery in the last 2 years?
Have you suffered any significant trauma recently, which in any way could impact on your headaches?
Have you had a persistent high temperature or chills recently?
Are you also having episodes of dizziness or nausea?