Whatever the cause, headaches and eye pain can be debilitating, making it difficult, if not impossible, for a person to get through the normal routines of the day. If the occurrence happens only rarely, tension, noise, bright, glaring lights or something in the environment may be contributing to the cause. The most immediate response is to take over-the-counter pain relievers and then lie down, if possible. Even a half-hour of quiet, uninterrupted rest could help ease the symptoms. But it will not help with the cause of the problem. The cause of the problem could be a misalignment in the bones in your spine. This is where a chiropractor can help.
If headaches accompanied by eye pain or irritation persist in the workplace or commonly occur while accessing the internet at home, it's likely that frequent computer use can contribute to the cause. The patient might want to consult with an ophthalmologist, to see if there is a problem with their eyes? Then consult a chiropractor and they will do a full exam and x-rays if clinically necessary. They will also ask about your work place and give advice on the ergonomics, the way you are situated at work. The way you sit, where the computer is, how you talk on the phone?
Facial and body exercises to relieve stress while working, adjusting the placement and brightness of the computer screen and using a more comfortable chair are all potential ways to help eliminate the suffering. But a chiropractor goes after the cause of the problem. It's also possible that the patient needs glasses, or if he already wears glasses, a change in his prescription lens. As mentioned earlier an ophthalmologist should be contacted to rule out other possibly more serious eye ailments. Dental problems, such a decayed tooth, could also be responsible for the facial pain.
If these relatively minor conditions are not the cause, the headaches and eye pain might be the result of a sinus infection. This condition must be diagnosed and treated by a medical physician.
In addition to intense pain around the eyes and a hard, throbbing sensation in the head, general weakness and nausea may be accompanying symptoms. This could be a migraine headache. Then the patient's daily life becomes one of existence, without quality.
Persistent pain can neither be ignored nor self-treated. A chiropractic physician can assess a person's lifestyle, conduct appropriate examinations and order any desired diagnosic tests to help diagnose the source of the headache and eye pain. If the chiropractor believes you need medical assistance they will refer you in the right direction and help to make life pain-free.
