Our figure shows several unconventional treatments for cephalalgias. Meanwhile, adequate therapy is possible only after establishing the nature and cause of the pain syndrome.
Headaches can be primary or secondary. Getting rid of secondary pain associated with other diseases (hypertension, infections, the consequences of trauma, and so on) is possible only after the correction of the underlying pathology. For example, chronic cephalalgia in hypertension may disappear after reaching the target blood pressure (130/90 or less mm Hg). Art.).
It should also be remembered that non-traditional treatment may have contraindications. For example, the use of aromatherapy is impossible for people suffering from bronchial asthma and other allergic diseases. Individual reactions to essential oils can be unpredictable.
Mustard plasters are contraindicated at high temperatures, skin rashes and infections, hypertension, exhaustion of the patient, mustard allergy.
The use of acupuncture (acupuncture) is limited for skin bacterial and fungal infections, pregnancy, obesity, chronic diseases of the biliary system and kidneys, hypersensitivity skin.
Thus, before using any prescriptions, you should consult with your doctor and, if necessary, perform additional research.