Treatment for headache depends on its causes, symptoms, followed by appropriate treatment.
Treatment will vary based on type of headache, individual response, and take into account other physical conditions of the body that are associated with the headache.
Headaches are also classified into different categories for better diagnosis, treatment and understanding the complexity of it all.
The classification is done by the 'International Headache society.
' Occurrence of headache is taken into account.
If it's a single occurrence, then a simple analgesic will treat it.
But if it is recurrent in nature, then the treatment is not so simple.
Treatment is divided into two types, one treatment is for providing relief from the pain, while the headache is in progress '(abortive treatment)', and the other is for the prevention of the headache from recurring again, '(prophylactic treatment)'.
Migraines are treated by a combination of medical prescriptions and lifestyle changes.
'Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAID)', are prescribed for the treatment of migraines and cluster type headaches.
In such cases it is strongly recommended to consult your family physician, for professional guidance and treatment, and do not indulge in over the counter medications.
Other alternative forms of treatment include natural treatment, acupuncture, yoga and meditation, magnesium supplements and certain herbal supplements.
Aromatherapy is very useful in relieving the pain.
Time tested treatments with essential oils like peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, cinnamon have headache removal properties.
In India, yoga, meditation, and Siddha and Homeopathy medicine have found to be effective in the treatment of headaches.
In yoga asana there is a whole series of asanas dedicated to the head and neck.