{"id":869,"date":"2023-03-27T21:42:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T21:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=869"},"modified":"2023-03-27T21:42:45","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T21:42:45","slug":"can-you-prevent-headaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/can-you-prevent-headaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Prevent Headaches?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Headaches&#8230; Are they preventable? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, YES! In this blog we will explain what can cause a headache and ways in which you can help stop these ongoing headaches from occurring!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Causes Headaches?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/what-is-a-tension-type-headache\/\">Headaches<\/a> can be caused by emotional and physical work or just the standard response which we get allot from patients which is <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/all-about-staying-hydrated\/\">dehydration<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some of the most common causes include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/has-time-run-out-to-fix-your-posture\/\">Poor Posture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/sleeping-positions-whats-best-for-you\/\">Bad Sleeping Arrangement<\/a> (Pillow)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Long Periods Of Looking Up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/tradies-how-chiropractic-care-help\/\">Working In Enclosed Spaces<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/are-deadlifts-killing-your-gains\/\">Strenuous Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Dehydration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Can Improve Headaches When They Occur?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Rehydrate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/best-neck-stretches-in-2022-for-neck-pain\/\">Neck Stretches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/%f0%9f%98%b4the-importance-of-sleep-%f0%9f%98%b4\/\">Sleep<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/5-benefits-of-remedial-massage\/\">Massage\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/benefits-of-chiropractic-care\/\">Chiropractic Care<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Can I Stop Headaches From Occurring?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Easiest way to stop headaches is to find out how and when they will begin. Sometimes there is a common trigger. Maybe you woke up with a headache? Maybe you didn&#8217;t drink anything today or maybe you twisted suddenly and strained your neck! All reasons that should be looked into and can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/headaches\">headaches<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are currently suffering from headaches and it has become to far gone to diminish its symptoms <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/about\">our team<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/why-chiropractic\">chiropractors<\/a> can help! Not all headaches are preventable from the above due to other types of headaches caused by other factors such as sinusitis, vestibular headaches or even aura like migraines. To book an appointment call us on 9302 1023 or <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now\">book online today<\/a> to get yourself assessed and find the correct plan to suit your needs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/broadmeadows-chiropractor\">Broadmeadows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/westmeadows-chiropractor\">Westmeadows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/fawkner-chiropractor\">Fawkner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=427%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMClogo.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?w=854&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Headaches&#8230; Are they preventable? In short, YES! In this blog we will explain what can cause a headache and ways in which you can help stop these ongoing headaches from occurring! What Causes Headaches? 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