Headaches, we have all had one at some point in our lives some worse than others. About 47 % of the global population suffer from some form of headache(1). In 2007, 1.5-7% of visits to a primary care physician in North America were to address headaches (2). At the age of 40, one report noted 70-80% of females and 60% of males report experiencing headaches in the US (2). For the most part headaches can be harmless and can resolve themselves with some rest. In some cases an individual may experience frequent moderate to severe headaches which can impact their overall quality of life. Headaches come in many different variations some of which are listed below.

Types of headaches

• Tension.
• Cervicogenic or neck muscle-related.
• Migraine.
• Secondary headaches from an underlying condition, such as fever, infectious disease, sinus disorder, or in rare cases, a tumor or more serious illness.

Tension headaches

Tension headaches occur when the neck and scalp muscles become tense and contract. Typically the muscle contractions can be a response to stress,anxiety,and injury

Cervicogenic

Cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache, which means that it is caused by another illness or physical issue in this case 

Migraine

A migraine is a strong headache that often comes with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. It can last hours or days.

Secondary headache

With a secondary headache, the headache is a symptom. The reasons can range from something as simple as using pain medication too often to a severe problem such as a tumor