Treatment

Treatment for headaches depends on the underlying cause and may include:

‍Identifying Triggers
‍Keeping a headache diary to track triggers such as stress, diet, sleep patterns, and environmental factors can help identify and avoid triggers.

‍Lifestyle Modifications
‍Adopting healthy lifestyle habits such as regular exercise, balanced diet, adequate hydration, stress management techniques, and consistent sleep patterns can help prevent headaches.

‍Stress Reduction
‍Stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation, deep breathing exercises, or biofeedback therapy can help reduce tension and prevent stress-related headaches.

‍Physical Therapy
‍Physical therapy techniques such as massage, chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, or trigger point therapy may help relieve tension and reduce headache frequency.

‍Medications
‍Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin may be used to alleviate mild to moderate headaches. For more severe or frequent headaches, prescription medications such as triptans, ergotamines, or preventive medications may be prescribed by a healthcare provider.