It is estimated that the cause of 80% of headaches is unknown. What this means is that 80% of the time, medical tests will not identify any cause in 80% of the people who have headaches. However, there is always a cause, whether you can identify it or not. For many people suffering with headaches the cause cannot be identified through medical tests, so they often assume it is just something that they have to live with. Therefore they settle for managing it with medication and altering their life activities.
However, there are many causes of headaches which can be addressed even though no medical test identifies the cause. It is actually good news that nothing such as tumors or cancer is found, but there is still something causing the headache. It is often just a result of how your body is functioning, as opposed to a disease.
By identifying the many sources that can be causing dysfunction, headaches can be successfully eliminated. Such things as posture, habitual movement patterns, stress, daily activities, and diet can contribute significantly to the cause of headaches. This is only a partial list of what may need to be addressed through the method of Function Restoration. Even foot dysfunction and inappropriate footwear can be a significant cause of headaches.
As a result of the innovative approach of Function Restoration at Pain Resolution Institute, many people who have lived for years with headaches have been able to experience relief when they assumed there was no hope.