Headache & Migraine Treatment

Headaches and Migraine Treatment in Hyderabad

At Freedomfrompain.in, the focus is on providing expert care to treat the root causes of headaches and migraines, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients. Headaches and migraines can be debilitating, and their triggers range from environmental factors to underlying medical conditions.

Understanding Headaches and Migraines:

• Headaches: Pain may occur on one or both sides of the head, front or back, or may move from one location to another. Triggers can include lack of fresh air, skipping meals, eye strain, stress, alcohol, high blood pressure, and caffeine withdrawal.
• Migraines: Characterized by episodic attacks of headaches, migraines often come with nausea or vomiting. Between attacks, symptoms usually disappear entirely.

Root Cause and Diagnosis:

Research shows that over 80% of headache and migraine sufferers experience symptoms due to issues in the upper neck. The upper vertebrae can sometimes send excess nerve signals to the brainstem, leading to nerve overload and headaches. At Freedomfrompain.in, the assessment targets the upper neck, using specific manual therapy to desensitize the brainstem and relieve symptoms.

Treatment Options:

1. Medications:

• Painkillers: Taking over-the-counter pain relievers like paracetamol or aspirin early in the onset of a migraine attack can reduce or eliminate the headache. Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen may be more effective for some individuals.

• Preventive Medication: For those who experience frequent migraines, preventive medications may be prescribed to reduce the number of migraine days.

2. Injections:

For chronic headaches and migraines, injections are an advanced treatment option:

• Occipital Nerve Block: This injection targets the occipital nerve to reduce inflammation and block pain signals from reaching the brain.
• Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block: Used to treat facial pain and headaches by numbing the ganglion nerve center, which is involved in migraine pain.
• BOTOX® Injections: FDA-approved for chronic migraines, BOTOX® injections reduce the frequency of migraine episodes. They are often effective in patients who don’t respond to other treatments.

Common Headaches and Migraines Treated:

• Migraines with Aura: Visual disturbances, such as flashing lights, that occur before the onset of migraine pain.
• Migraines without Aura: Typical migraines without visual or sensory warning signs.
• Cluster Headaches: Intense, recurring pain usually around one eye.
• Tension Headaches: Constant pressure or tightness around the head, often triggered by stress or muscle tension.