Cluster Headaches
Treatment plans for massage therapists
Definition - Group of headaches often once a
day for several weeks: more men than women.
Causes- Unknown; tobacco use is more
prevalent than with other types of headaches
Signs/Symptoms - Unilateral; 1-6 per
day; 30 minutes - 3 hours. Onset 1-3 hours after person goes to
sleep. Nasal congestion, swelling, drooping of eyelid and pupil
constriction.
Special Tests/Contraindications -
Differential diagnosis
Treatment Plan - see
Migraine
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