Head pain can make any task seem impossible. Whether your watching TV, reading, playing sports, or cleaning the house, a headache will definitely get in the way. Spring-cleaning season is still underway, and while you get your spray bottles and mops ready, Southwest Spine and Pain Center is prepared to help you manage your head pain.
With four locations across Utah, Southwest Spine and Pain Center is the leading pain practice in the state. Our providers are experts in pain management, with the latest, most effective, and safest treatments to combat any kind of pain. Headaches are inevitable, it seems, giving us motivation to provide better care for people with chronic head pain/migraines.
Common household cleaning products are filled with chemicals that can trigger a headache for many migraine sufferers. Especially when cleaning inside, chemical toxins will fill the room, promoting headaches in a suffocating environment. Common gases in a variety of cleaning supplies are volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Once released, they often trigger migraine headaches.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has delegated some cleaning tips that people can use to avoid gas exposure and limit the frequency/severity of their headaches:
- Reference the manufacturer’s warnings/directions for proper cleaning usage
- Open up your windows when cleaning to provide plenty of fresh air
- Throw away old or unused cleaners
- Never mix household cleaning products
When choosing cleaning products, be sure to look for green alternatives. These products are similar to conventional cleaners, but are safe for the environment, your home/furniture, and your health. Avoid cleaners with strong fragrances. Look for fragrance-free options in your local store.
Don’t let your migraine pain get in the way of your responsibilities. Talk to your Southwest Spine and Pain physician today about other ways you can reduce your migraine pain today.
If chronic pain is impacting your life, don't wait to schedule an appointment at Southwest Spine and Pain Center. With three locations and growing, the pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center are dedicated to helping those who suffer from chronic pain live the life they want to! To schedule an appointment, visit our locations tab!
The advice and information contained in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.
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