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nervous system
headache: vascular
physical medicine
exercise
relaxation breathing
decrease frequency of migraines by regular aerobic exercise
hydrotherapy
cold wet packs: to head, forehead and back of neck
rub finger tips on head after dipping in ice water
hot foot bath: with apple cider vinegar and peppermint
severe H/A: alternate hot and cold fomentation(s) to head and face
migraine: at beginning use water flow
hot sitz bath
alternating sitz
ice pack to head
constitutional hydrotherapy
manipulation
spine: check and align cervicals; C1, C2 for occiput pain; C2,C3 for forehead pain; C6-T3 for thyroid stimulation
Spondylotherapy: sine or concussion to C7
jaw/TMJ: check 2nd molar area, also malocclusion, dental referral
if associated with premenstrual syndrome, check for pelvic "congestion" and/or retroflexed uterus.
electrical and oscillating
interferential: 90-100 Hz, 10-15 min.
diathermy
TENS
vibratory therapy
ultrasound to cervical area
footnotes