- #38-39, St.no. 2 Asha Puri, Barewal Road, Ludhiana
- 98159-17849
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- #38-39, Asha Puri St.no. 2, Barewal Road, Ludhiana
- 98159-17849
Psychosomatic headaches are a type of physical headache that is mostly caused or triggered by emotions, stress, anxiety, and even unresolved emotional trauma. Unlike the common tension headache, psychosomatic headaches are triggered by the mind in response to emotional and mental stressors.
Psychosomatic headaches range in severity from a dull discomfort to intense pain that is sharp and debilitating, making concentration on the task at hand, whether work or any activity of daily living, quite challenging. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of psychosomatic headaches is Dr. Gurpartap Singh Sandhu, who has over 18 years of experience in the field. He employs a combination of psychotherapy and medication, alongside relaxation techniques to provide relief.
We have a dedicated focus to treat psychosomatic headaches from a holistic perspective. These includes both the emotional aspects and the physical symptoms of pain.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This form of therapy addresses the triggering head pain by modifying the negative stressors that are contributing to the headaches. CBT ensures that emotional triggers are managed, thus reducing the frequency of headaches.
Relaxation Techniques and Mindfulness: These psychosomatic headaches can be alleviated by the common guided exercises of deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and even mindfulness meditation as stress and tension are alleviated.
Biofeedback Therapy: The goal of this therapy is to teach the patients the management of physiological processes like the heart rate, muscle tension, as well as the brain waves for easier pain management.
Medication: Sometimes, other medications may be necessary to manage the headache and the anxiety or stress which might be causative factors.
Experienced & Trusted Psychiatrist: Dr. Gurpartap Singh Sandhu has over 18 years of experience practicing neuropsychiatry. He effectively manages and treats psychosomatic conditions like headache, offering long term solutions.
Comprehensive Care: understanding and treating the headache is one task, but there is the issue of emotional triggers, which might lead to some other headache if strategies to prevent will not be employed.
Personalized Treatment Plans: No two patients are similar; Dr. Sandhu ensures that the patient will be closely worked with, and the treatment will be customized for the patient needs.
Compassionate & Confidential Care: We provide help with psychosomatic pain while ensuring confidentiality to foster a safe healing space.
Emotional factors including anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, and work-related stress can lead to psychosomatic headaches. Emotional triggers can manifest in headaches physically, making them challenging to manage pain with pain relievers.
Headaches linked to high-stress periods and emotionally taxing times are likely psychosomatic. Also, not responding to medication is another reason headaches are psychosomatic in nature. A full assessment from a psychiatrist would clarify this.
Psychosomatic headaches can be resolved with therapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy. Therapy can help with the psychological triggers and offers a way to teach stress management, providing skills to manage and prevent future headaches.
A number of patients feel relief soon after starting treatment. CBT, and relaxation techniques often work starting in the first week. However, lasting results depend on the patients ability to manage stress and emotional health.
Indeed, if addressed with the right treatment, chronic headaches can be alleviated. By resolving the emotional components with CBT, biofeedback therapy, and medications, we can help reduce the frequency and severity of the headaches.
If there are underlying issues like anxiety or depression, then medication could be prescribed if deemed necessary. With that being said, I do find that many of my patients find relief without the need for medication, through therapy and relaxation techniques.
Many patients are able to manage psychosomatic headaches effectively and make progress towards a more symptom-free life. While there are no guarantees to a full elimination of headaches, a significant degree of improvement can be attained with tailored treatment approaches.
Doctor With Experience You Can Rely On
Dr. Gurpratap Singh Sandhu is a psychiatrist that specializes in psychosomatic conditions such as headaches. He is known for his thoughtful and holistic approach to mental health, treating the intersecting areas of the mind, body, and spirit, through which he has helped countless people find relief from chronic headaches and regain control of their lives.
Reach out now to make an appointment with Dr. Gurpratap Singh Sandhu and take the first step to becoming headache-free. We are ready to assist you to overcome emotional stress, anxiety, or chronic pain.
