When someone experiences a head or neck injury, headaches often emerge as a common symptom. This can happen whether the injury is from a fall, sports incident, or car accident. While many people associate headaches primarily with concussions, fewer realize that whiplash-related injuries can also trigger significant and persistent headaches. Understanding the overlap between concussionContinue reading "The Overlooked Connection: Headaches in Concussion and Whiplash"
How to Use Heat to Help Headaches: A Simple Guide
When most people think of headache relief, cold packs often come to mind. But did you know that heat can also be an effective tool, especially for certain types of headaches? If you're dealing with tension, stress, or muscle-related headaches, applying heat in the right way can bring soothing, natural relief. Here’s how and whenContinue reading "How to Use Heat to Help Headaches: A Simple Guide"
Cool Relief: How to Use Ice for Headaches
When a headache strikes, it can be hard to think about anything else, especially if it's sharp, pulsing, or one-sided. One of the simplest, most natural remedies? Ice. Cold therapy has been used for generations to ease pain and reduce inflammation, and it can be particularly helpful for migraine and inflammatory headaches. Here’s how toContinue reading "Cool Relief: How to Use Ice for Headaches"
Understanding TMJ Disorders and Their Impact on Headaches
Jaw impairments might seem like an isolated dental issue, but they can play a significant role in triggering and exacerbating headaches. In this post, we’ll explore how conditions affecting the jaw—especially those linked to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated muscles—can lead to headache pain, what symptoms to watch for, and strategies for relief. UnderstandingContinue reading "Understanding TMJ Disorders and Their Impact on Headaches"
Understanding Cervicogenic Headaches After Concussion
A concussion can do more than just disrupt your cognitive functions—it can also trigger persistent neck and head pain. One common, yet often overlooked, type of post-concussion pain is the cervicogenic headache. In this blog post, we’ll explore what cervicogenic headaches are, how they develop after a concussion, and what treatment options can help youContinue reading "Understanding Cervicogenic Headaches After Concussion"
When a Concussion Affects Your Eyes: Understanding Oculomotor Impairments and Headaches
Concussions can be confusing and overwhelming, especially when they bring along unexpected challenges. One such challenge is oculomotor impairment—a problem with how your eyes move and work together. In this blog post, we'll break down what oculomotor impairments are, how they contribute to post-concussion headaches, and why having a team of experts, including a neuro-optometrist,Continue reading "When a Concussion Affects Your Eyes: Understanding Oculomotor Impairments and Headaches"
Understanding Post-Traumatic Headaches After Concussion
When you sustain a concussion, the headache that follows isn’t always a single entity—it can arise from multiple underlying generators. In this post, we’ll explore some of the common mechanisms that may contribute to post-traumatic headaches, shedding light on the complexities of headache generation after a concussion and providing references to help you dive deeperContinue reading "Understanding Post-Traumatic Headaches After Concussion"
From Migraines to Occipital Neuralgia: How Ice Can Help Relieve Headaches
If you’ve ever reached for an ice pack during a headache, you know how quickly the cooling sensation can bring relief. Cold therapy is a natural and effective way to manage various types of headache pain, from migraines and tension headaches to nerve-generated headaches like occipital neuralgia. By numbing pain, reducing inflammation, and narrowing bloodContinue reading "From Migraines to Occipital Neuralgia: How Ice Can Help Relieve Headaches"
Technology Spotlight: Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Migraine
Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS) is a non-invasive technique that involves stimulating the vagus nerve through the skin, typically using a handheld device that delivers electrical impulses. It has gained attention as a potential therapy for various conditions, including headaches, without the need for surgical implantation. Here's how tVNS can potentially help with Migraines: MechanismContinue reading "Technology Spotlight: Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Migraine"
5 Ways Neck Problems Affect Migraine Headaches
Neck impairments and migraine headaches are often connected through a complex interplay of factors, and while not all migraines are directly caused by neck problems, there is evidence to suggest that neck issues can contribute to or exacerbate migraine attacks in some individuals. Here's how they can be related: Muscle Tension: Muscle tension and tightnessContinue reading "5 Ways Neck Problems Affect Migraine Headaches"
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