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Treatments

The Combined Approach

 

Commonly one or a number of problems co-exist.
Need to address all potential triggers/ causes for the
individual's head pain-simultaneously.
For best results with headache treatment or migraine treatment-
Use a Health Professional who specialises in headaches and migraines
& is part of a referral group. See Practitioner Directory

 

Neck / Musculoskeletal

 

Indicated for Neck pain, base of skull pain, temple pain associated
with Headaches & Migraines.
Often associated with Neck/Jaw/Shoulder positions at work and rest.
Chiropractors & Osteopaths are experts in diagnosing & treatment
of MusculoSkeletal and Nerve referred pain.
They will also provide expertise with lifestyle and dietary considerations.
See Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Physiotherapists who can help

Dietary

 

A Food diary is always useful to demonstrate a relationship with diet
and head pain.
Consider dietary triggers where attacks relate to certain foods.
Consider blood sugars where attacks relate to timing of meals and sugar
content of foods.
See Practitioner Directory for Health experts who can help

Dental / Jaw

 

Head pain associated with pain and discomfort around Jaw, Teeth or Face. Includes Dental, Occlusion, Mouth Jaw conditions.

Your specialist Dentist or Orthodontist can provide expertise.
See Practitioner Directory for Dental experts who can provide headache treatment, migraine treatment in such cases.

 

Eye / Optometry Opthalmology

 

Optometrists provide essential primary contact with patients presenting with a
range of eye problems.Most problems can be addressed through simple procedures
such as prescription lenses, eye exercises and advice.

Optometrists are also able to diagnose and detect eye diseases which may require
further intervention by a General practitioner or Ophthalmologist, via referral.
See Optometrists and Eye specialists on our Directory

Neurological

 

Neurologists are experts in dealing with Nerve and Brain problems and diseases.
Neurologists often investigate causes of headaches and migraines and ensure
nothing is seriously wrong.
Common reasons to see one include: recent onset head pain / worsening episodes /
nerve weakness or loss of sensation/ numbness etc..
See Neurologists and Medical experts

Ear, Nose & Throat

 

Ear, Nose and Throat problems- such as sinusitis, ear infections, tonsilitis.
All cause irritation to the nerves around the face and head and can cause or
contribute to Headaches and Migraines.

Your Ear, Nose and Throat 'ENT' specialist is an expert in this field.
See Practitioner Directory

General Medical

 

Head Pain is one of the most common reasons why patients consult their doctors in the Western world.
Your Doctor is an expert at diagnosing head pain and providing pain management /and referral.

See Doctors with expertise in Head pain

 

Other Treatments

 

There are a number of other approaches used for Headaches treatment and Migraine treatment. Often these have positive results, especially when used in combination with other mainstream treatments.

Examples include Psychology /Biofeedback/ Exercise therapy/ Acupuncture / 'Dry Needling'..