Millions of people around the world suffer from chronic headache, and I am one of them. Fortunately, I have found therapies that allow me to cope with this condition and ease my suffering. One of the major treatments I rely on is regular massage therapy here in Tampa. Massage has been my salvation in 33629.

Types of Chronic Headache

Chronic headache can occur for about 15 days in every month, staying several days in a row. It is important to ask for a medical work up to rule out any other underlying medical condition that may be causing it. Knowing that what you have is simply chronic headache will in itself give great relief.

The four categories of chronic headache are chronic migraine, chronic tension headache, hemicrania continua and a new type of daily persistent headache.

Chronic migraine headache may be one sided, could be pulsating or throbbing, and could be made worse with movement.
Chronic migraine sufferers may experience nausea or vomiting, as well as sensitivity to bright lights and noise.

Chronic tension headache is felt on both sides of the head, could be a pressing or constricting pain, and may also include nausea and sensitivity to bright lights and noise. The new type of persistent daily headache observed by researchers is similar to chronic tension headache in all respects, but stays for days at a time.

Hemicrania continua, on the other hand, is not only daily but presents periods of intense pain within days of moderate pan. The headache is accompanied by a runny nose or nasal congestion, swollen or droopy eyelids and red or teary eyes.

I experience all four types of chronic headaches. The good news is that all of them are equally alleviated by the massage therapy recommended by my Tampa medical specialist.

Massage Therapy for Chronic Headache

Chronic headache is often caused by muscular tension or vascular swelling and constriction. Massage relaxes the muscles, muscle spasms are relieved and blood circulation is normalized. This, in turn, frees up the blood vessels and brings down swelling.

Whoever my massage therapist of the moment is in 33629, I let her know of my condition so that she can customize the massage according to my special needs. Aside from specialized massage for my headaches, though, I also enjoy the Swedish massage given by my Tampa therapist. The gentle lengthwise strokes along my muscles really soothe me. On the other hand, there is also an intense deep tissue massage given by my Tampa masseuse that digs out hidden knots in my muscles.

Another area where massage really helps my chronic headache is with my fitness regimen. Exercise is a crucial part of chronic headache treatment but without proper preparation and support, exertion itself may also trigger more headaches. Massage therapy is, therefore, a requirement of my Tampa trainer. To help my body before and after workouts, I undergo sports massage with my Tampa therapist.

When I got pregnant, I thought it would be a problem. I was so happy to learn that I would not have to stop my massage therapy sessions with my Tampa therapist. In fact, there was a specific pregnancy massage introduced to me by my Tampa masseuse. It helped me not only with my headaches but with all the other discomforts of pregnancy, as well.

Not only is there a massage therapy for my every need according to my Tampa bodywork specialists, but I can also get it in many convenient locations. My massage therapist recommended a place in Downtown Tampa. She said I could also get a good massage in their branch in South Tampa, and the same massage service in Hyde Park. I could even get the same massage if I happen to be in Macdill AFB.

It is such a comfort knowing I will always have accessible massage therapy to relieve my chronic headache.