When you have a headache or migraine, it’s difficult to participate in everyday life let alone enjoy yourself. Headaches and migraines can be very painful and they can often come along with a host of other symptoms, including feeling light-headed and nauseated. They can even blur your vision.
Many people find their social life is impacted by the pain they are feeling, and many others miss work and other events because of them.
The causes for headaches and migraines are varied. But they all cause the same problem: preventing you from participating in your own life!
Some of the Causes of Headaches
People have headaches for a lot of different reasons. Here are a few of the more common causes:
- Stress
- Flu, cold, or other sicknesses
- Dehydration
- Ear infection
- Changes in sleep patterns
- TMJ disorders
Migraines can have some other causes, including:
- Sensory stimuli
- Hormonal changes
- Stress
- Medications
- Food or drink
- TMJ disorders
The Connection Between Headaches, Migraines, and TMD Issues
TMJ disorders and TMD issues are often overlooked when people talk about their headaches and migraines. This often causes misdiagnoses, which means patients continue to suffer without any relief. The inflammation involved is often mistaken as a tension headache. If just the headache is treated, the underlying cause isn’t addressed. TMD must be treated if patients are to get permanent relief.
Give us a call today to talk to us about treatment at Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. We want to help you find lasting relief from your headaches and migraines. We welcome patients from all over the Nashville area, including Franklin TN. We look forward to helping you!
Call us at 615-928-2840!
