What is a Headache?
Headache, or in German “Kopfschmerzen” meaning head pain. Whatever you want to call it, it’s no stroll in the park. Headaches are the most common medical condition, with 50-90% of people experiencing at least one in their lifetime. Headaches aren’t just a modern-day affliction either. Around 47 AD Scribonius Largus, physician to Emperor Claudius, prescribed placing a live electric torpedo ray on the patient's forehead until the numbness set in—making it an ancient precursor to modern electroshock/ neurostimulation therapy/ or more commonly known as TENS.
Types of Headaches
What can you do?
If you are struggling with headaches ongoing it is best to see your GP to further investigate the cause. If the origin is musculoskeletal your physiotherapist can help. Book in with one of our physiotherapists here at Sycamore!
