Common Headache Causes & Their Cures

Depending on their severity, headaches can range from minor annoyances to debilitating health problems. There are countless different causes for headaches (some more serious than others) but the end result is always the same: the patient is faced with mild to severe head pain that, in extreme cases, may impede daily functioning.

At The Lime in the Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy, we are dedicating our careers to the health and well-being of our valued customers. In this week's blog, we're taking a closer look at some of the different causes of headaches and how you can take steps to counteract them.

Migraine Facts:
SOURCE: Migraine Research Foundation

1. Almost 1 in 4 households in the U.S. includes someone with migraine.

2. Migraines are most common between ages of 25 and 55

3. 18% of women and 6% of men suffer from migraines.

4. Migraines tend to be hereditary; if you parent suffered from them, you may be more likely to get them.

Headache Causes & Cures

CAUSE: Tight Muscles In The Back Of Neck
Tension headaches are the most common type of headaches experienced by adults in the U.S., and often occur when the muscles in the back of the night become tightened. This can stem from a huge variety of different issues, including inadequate sleep/rest, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and poor posture.

CURE: Making Self-Care A Priority
If you are tired of suffering from tension headaches, it's time to make self-care a priority. Set aside time to get more rest, stop taking on additional projects, exercise regularly, and seek treatment if you deem it necessary.

CAUSE: Inflamed Sinuses
Sinus headaches occur when a sinus (nasal passages are a common example) becomes inflamed. This may be the result of allergies, infection, or head cold.

CURE: Medication
Most typically, sinus headaches are best treated by antihistamines, antibiotics, or decongestants. CranioSacral Therapy may also be beneficial.

CAUSE: Too Much Medication
If you have been suffering from a headache for several hours (or days), you're probably trying everything you can to relieve the pain. Unfortunately, taking too many painkillers can also lead to a unique form of headache typically called "rebound headaches."

CURE: Alternative Remedies
If painkillers are having an adverse effect, you may be better off exploring alternative pain relief memories. Our CranioSacral Therapist at the Lake of the Ozarks has been extremely effective at relieving headaches through his gentle manual therapy. 

Trust The Lime In The Coconut With Your Headache Relief!

The many causes of headaches are too varied and complex to discuss in a single article; the few types of headaches we have discussed barely scratch the surface of the many different kinds that plague Americans every day. If you have been battling a chronic headache for years or have recently begun experiencing intermittent headaches, we encourage you to stop by our compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our compounded pain relievers and our CranioSacral Therapy in Lake Ozark MO have both been shown to offer outstanding results. Visit our website to learn more: www.LimeintheCoconutRx.com

The Lime In The Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy

Feel As Good On The Inside As You Do On The Outside!

Like Us On Facebook

Follow Us On Twitter

Connect With Us On LinkedIn

+1 Us On Google+

111 Crossings West, Suite 6

PO Box 2145

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

(573) 964-6786

Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

8 Reasons To Consider CranioSacral Therapy

We have talked before about the healing potential of CranioSacral Therapy (CST), but understanding its basic concepts and understanding its real-life applications are two very different things. This week, our CranioSacral Therapist in central Missouri is here to examine with you some of the different uses of CranioSacral Therapy and when it might be applicable to you and your situation. (If you missed our original blog post about CranioSacral therapy, view it here.)

8 Reasons To Consider CST

Here are a few examples of different situations when CranioSacral Therapy may be able to benefit you.

1. You Have Chronic Headaches
Chronic headaches and migraines can be caused for any number of different reasons, but they almost always have one thing in common: they are a result of tension stemming from somewhere in the skull, neck, or shoulders. Since its primary function is to relieve tensions in the body, many people have had excellent success using CST to relieve their headaches.

2. You Are Experiencing Pain From Past Surgeries
While it is absolutely necessary in some situations, surgery may also cause several undesirable repercussions. Because surgery is often traumatic to the body, many people suffer from significant tension and stiffness after surgery. The formation of scar tissue can also create tension. CST can work to help relieve these tensions to bring your body back into a better balance.

3. You Experienced Challenges During Childbirth
It is no secret that birthing puts a great deal of strain on the body. If you experienced a difficult birth, your body may be holding onto tensions and trauma that you are consciously unaware of. In fact, a traumatic birth may be the root cause of many seemingly unrelated issues. CST can help to discover the root of your pain and work to cure it at the source.

4. You Are Pregnant
While CST can be very helpful to mothers who have given birth in the past, it can also be enormously beneficial to expecting mothers. CranioSacral Therapy can help alleviate many of the symptoms commonly associated with pregnancy, including back pain, headaches, and nausea. Studies have also shown that women who receive consistent CST treatments during pregnancy enjoy easier and shorter labors.

5. Your Own Birth Was Traumatic
People are quick to talk about the impact difficult births have on the mothers, but what about the infants coming into the world? Birthing complications can have a huge impact on their tiny bodies, the results of which can sometimes be felt for years to come. Our certified CranioSacral Therapist at the Lake of the Ozarks can help identify which of your symptoms may be linked to your own birth and can help facilitate healing.

6. You Suffer From Joint Pain

Our joints have major roles to play in our bodies. Just like our sense of balance, our joints require many different components to cooperate successfully in order to function properly. If anything is even remotely out of place, it can cause significant pain and discomfort. CranioSacral Therapy may be able to help bring everything back into proper alignment.

7. You Have Problems Balancing

Our sense of balance relies on the careful coordination between many participating factors, all of which are found in the inner ear. The inner ear is made of up of multiple bones, fluid-filled canals, and other components that must work together for us to balance. If you are having trouble balancing, CST may be able to help bring these many components back into alignment.

8. You Suffer From Emotional Or Anxiety Disorders
The modern medical world pays little attention to the relationship between our emotional and physical experiences, but the fact remains that the two are irrevocably linked. Through its gentle, hands-on approach, CST can help uncover and heal the emotional issues that are subconsciously linked to your body's outward symptoms.

Call Darin To Schedule Your Private Session Today!

These examples offer a great sampling of the different types of situations in which CST can be helpful, but in truth, this short list barely scratches the surface of the incredible healing potential that CranioSacral Therapy has to offer. If you have more questions about CranioSacral Therapy at the Lake of the Ozarks or if you would like to book your session, call Darin Puppel at 573-964-6786 ext. 303. Your body will thank you!

The Lime In The Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy

Feel As Good On The Inside As You Do On The Outside!

Like Us On Facebook

Follow Us On Twitter

Connect With Us On LinkedIn

+1 Us On Google+

111 Crossings West, Suite 6

PO Box 2145

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

(573) 964-6786

Hours:

Monday-Thursday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

CranioSacral Therapy: Healing From The Inside Out

Where does pain come from? 

We experience pain for a variety of different reasons. Many people are fully aware that our bodies can feel pain after being injured in an accident, undergoing surgery, or exercising too much, but people are sometimes surprised to learn that pain can also result from repeated minor stressors on the body and unresolved emotional issues.

Just as pain stems from multiple different factors, people handle their pain with any number of different methods. Some people take pain killers, others opt to "tough it out," and still others look for ways to combat the pain by healing the root issue. Many of our clients have enjoyed great success with CranioSacral Therapy - a gentle, hands-on, therapeutic approach to healing and resolving trauma in the body. We are proud to offer our clients professional CranioSacral Therapy at the Lake of the Ozarks - keep reading to learn more about how CranioSacral Therapy may be able to help you.

A Brief Overview CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy (sometimes simply called "CST") was developed by Dr. John E. in the 1970s. At the time, Dr. Upledger was working as a professor of Bio-Mechanics at the University of Michigan. Later, Dr. Upledger founded the Upledger Institute and devoted his live to teaching and continuing to develop CranioSacral Therapy. Today, Dr. Upledger's programs are taught in over fifty countries, and CranioSacral therapists are using his techniques in hospitals and other facilities all around the globe.

What Is CranioSacral Therapy, Really?

CST is gentle, hands-on therapy that aims to release tensions in the body that can impede the functioning of the central nervous system. When these tensions are successfully released, the homeostasis of the central nervous system is restored and the body is able to return to a state of better balance with a greater sense of ease. CranioSacral therapists use a very light touch (typically equivalent to five grams or less) when working with their clients. This allows them to tune into each body's needs and respond appropriately, rather than imposing various techniques upon their clients.

How Can CranioSacral Therapy Help Me?

The benefits of CranioSacral Therapy are almost endless. It has shown to be effective treating a vast array of various medical conditions. In addition to treating existing conditions, CST is also being increasingly used as preventative treatment method because of its ability to help the body resist disease. Among many other things, CranioSacral Therapist has been shown to help clients with...

Darin Puppel, CST-T

• Pain from Past Surgeries
• Poor Circulation
• Complications from Birth or Birthing
• Recurrent Migraines or Headaches
• Depression
• Sinusitis
• Hearing and/or Balance Problems
• Anxiety
• Trauma to the Head, Face, or Spine
• Neck, Back, Shoulder, or Hip Pain
• TMJ Pain Disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Motor-Coordination Impairments

CranioSacral Therapy has also been used to help patients with fibromyalgia, infantile disorders, autism, neurovascular or immune diseases... the list goes on and on!

Contact The Lime To Schedule Your CranioSacral Therapy Session

If you would like to learn more about how CST may be able to help you, contact our certified CranioSacral therapist at the Lake of the Ozarks. Darin Puppel has been working as a CranioSacral therapist for almost five years, and has successfully treated clients with a wide range of symptoms and challenges. Darin can be reached at 573-964-6786 ext 303. He looks forward to hearing from you!

The Lime In The Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy

Feel As Good On The Inside As You Do On The Outside!

Like Us On Facebook

Follow Us On Twitter

Connect With Us On LinkedIn

+1 Us On Google+

111 Crossings West, Suite 6

PO Box 2145

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

(573) 964-6786

Hours:

Monday-Thursday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM