Table 5.2: Features of General Classes of Headaches


     Table 5.2:   Features of General Classes of Headaches

This is from Chapter 5 of R. C. Schafer, DC, PhD, FICC's best-selling book: “Clinical Chiropractic: Upper Body Complaints

Feature
Cranial Inflammation Headache
Extracranial Headache
Muscle Contraction Headache
Traction Headache
Vascular Headache
Aggravated by head movementsSevereMildMildModerateSevere
CourseAcuteAcute–subacuteSubacute–chronicSubacute–chronicAcute
GI disturbanceMild–severeAbsentAbsent–mildModerateSevere
LateralityBilateralUnilateral or bilateralBilateral usuallyUnilateral or bilateralUnilateral onset
Neurologic focal signsPresent sometimesAbsentAbsentPresent sometimesPresent sometimes
SeveritySevereMild–severeMild–severeUsually mildSevere
Stiff neckSevereAbsentMildMild–severeAbsent
ThrobbingPresentUsually absentAbsent at onset, may arise laterUsually absentAt onset
Visual disturbancePresent sometimesPresent in sinusitisAbsentPresent sometimesPresent