{"id":3450,"date":"2025-07-18T17:06:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T17:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/?p=3450"},"modified":"2025-10-14T08:39:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T08:39:41","slug":"migraines-maux-de-tete-cephalees-traitement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/migraines-maux-de-tete-cephalees-traitement\/","title":{"rendered":"Migraines, chronic headaches and tension headaches: causes, treatments and the role of specialist physiotherapists"},"content":{"rendered":"

Migraines and\/or headaches are a frequent complaint in medical consultations. Much more than just a temporary inconvenience, they can become disabling<\/a> when they become chronic. Among the most common are\u00a0tension headaches<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0migraines<\/strong>which can have a considerable impact on quality of life. Fortunately, there are\u00a0effective therapeutic solutions<\/strong>and the\u00a0cervico-maxillo-facial physiotherapy<\/strong>\u00a0is an integral part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The different types of headaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tension headaches: the most common<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The tension headaches<\/a> are characterised by a diffuse pain, often bilateral<\/strong>It is often the case that the head is too tight, giving the impression of having pressure or a vice around the head. They are often related to stress, fatigue<\/strong>to a prolonged posture in front of a screen<\/strong> or a muscle tension in the neck and shoulders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Migraines: more intense, more incapacitating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Migraines, on the other hand, are a type of attacks of pulsating pain<\/strong>often located on only one side of the skull, sometimes accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light and noise<\/strong>. They can last for several hours or even days. Some people suffer from chronic migraines<\/strong> (more than 15 days per month), with a major impact on social and professional life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the possible causes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Cervical or jaw muscle tension<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Postural disorders<\/strong>particularly related to sedentary work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chronic stress and sleep disorders<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bruxism (teeth grinding) or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hormonal or dietary factors (in cases of migraine)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The impact on daily life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Chronic skull pain affects more than just the head: it can lead to fatigue, irritability, loss of concentration<\/strong>mood disorders, absenteeism from work<\/strong>and altered social relationships. When they become recurrent, action is essential<\/strong> in a comprehensive and personalised way.<\/p>\n\n\n