Headaches are the most common reasons for consultation in our society.
Despite this, severe headaches are less frequently caused by serious illnesses.
Headaches coming originally from the neck are the most common cases. Other causes may be an ophthalmologic problems, sinusitis, whiplash, stress, poor postures, migraines, orthodontic work, etc.
Other more serious factors can cause headaches such as infections, hemorrhages or brain tumors. The osteopath, as a health professional often consulted in first intention is led to differentiate headaches related to common problems and those caused by a more serious pathology.
Headaches are the most common reasons for consultation in our society.
Despite this, severe headaches are less frequently caused by serious illnesses.
Headaches coming originally from the neck are the most common cases. Other causes may be an ophthalmologic problems, sinusitis, whiplash, stress, poor postures, migraines, orthodontic work, etc.
Other more serious factors can cause headaches such as infections, hemorrhages or brain tumors. The osteopath, as a health professional often consulted in first intention is led to differentiate headaches related to common problems and those caused by a more serious pathology.
Headaches of mechanical origin are most often manifested by increasing mechanical tension and localized pain at the base of the skull that can reverberate to the front of the head and behind the eyes.
Muscles and joint mobility restrictions in the upper neck contribute to decreased flexibility and increase irritation of the nerves and local blood vessels.
The osteopath is a health professional with the appropriate skills and knowledge to assess your complaint and decide the most appropriate course of action.
The osteopath assesses the structural changes that lead to immobility and dysfunction. He undertakes a complete physical examination including observation and palpation to establish a diagnosis. The osteopath works in a gentle way with your body to :
Headaches of mechanical origin are most often manifested by increasing mechanical tension and localized pain at the base of the skull that can reverberate to the front of the head and behind the eyes.
Muscles and joint mobility restrictions in the upper neck contribute to decreased flexibility and increase irritation of the nerves and local blood vessels.
The osteopath is a health professional with the appropriate skills and knowledge to assess your complaint and decide the most appropriate course of action.
The osteopath assesses the structural changes that lead to immobility and dysfunction. He undertakes a complete physical examination including observation and palpation to establish a diagnosis. The osteopath works in a gentle way with your body to :