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As a headache or migraine sufferer, you will know how disruptive and inconvenient a headache or migraine attack can be – not only does it impact on you but also your family, friends and colleagues who watch on helplessly.

This is not helped by the fact that despite the enormous amount of research into the various forms of headache and migraine their cause remains a mystery.

We believe that every headache and migraine sufferer has the right to be kept informed of the latest research, to know their headache or migraine diagnosis as precisely as possible (and what it means), and the nature of their headache or migraine disorder, its outcome and possible types of treatment; our aim is to support (along with your doctor) you as a headache or migraine sufferer in determining the cause of your head pain and symptoms.

My clinical experience comprising examination of the upper cervical (neck) spine in over 7000 headache and migraine sufferers suggests very strongly that cervicogenic (neck) disorders are significantly underestimated and can be the cause of various forms of headache and migraine — I believe that, in the presence of negative medical tests, the necks of all headache sufferers should be examined, irrespective of the diagnosis.

As a result of my clinical experience I have developed an approach, which not only determines if disorders of your neck are likely to be the source of your headache or migraine symptoms, but can also identify the spinal segments at fault. This manual diagnostic accuracy is unparalleled and significantly increases the chances of a successful outcome because treatment can then be directed at specific and relevant segments.

To this end, my vision is to have a network of highly trained practitioners who are dedicated to achieving this for you.

 

While many people suffer from headaches and migraines, it is often difficult to differentiate between the two, as many headache and migraine symptoms can overlap. Making a note in a diary regarding your headache and migraine symptoms can help your physician to distinguish, as he will be able to look for patterns.

Together you and your physician can come up with an effective plan of action to treat your headache and migraine symptoms. This may include a variety of treatments such as pharmaceutical intervention, chiropractic treatment and other alternative healthcare options. The following information will not only help you to recognize symptoms but also help you to resolve it.

 

Headache and Migraine Symptoms

Migraine symptoms can range from slightly bothersome to extremely severe. Many times people are hospitalized when the pain becomes unbearable.

Onset of a migraine can be marked with an aura of visual or olfactory nature, which may be perceived as flashing lights, photosensitivity, extreme sensitivity to smell, or the illusion that a smell is present, when indeed it is not.

Continuation into a migraine headache can include symptoms of nausea and vomiting, unilateral pain on either side of the head, and even numbness and tingling into the hands, arms, and face. These symptoms are likely to last throughout the time a person experience migraine headache, and are only resolved when the headache itself is resolved.

 

Resolving Headache and Migraine Symptoms

Resolution of headache and migraine symptoms can be achieved in many ways. These ways range from natural remedies to medication and hospitalization in severe cases. Often, resolution of a migraine headache is achieved by the body’s natural coping methods whereby the person feel the urge to enclose themselves in a solitary room, away from light and sound where he can rest until the migraine passes. If the body’s natural methods are unable to take over, a person is need to seek medical treatment depending upon the severity, and a headache can be treated with medicine or natural methods. Medical treatments of headache and migraine symptoms can include painkillers, caffeine derivatives or muscle relaxants.

Preventative methods of treatment are ideal in some cases, which mean avoiding the headache in the first place. These can include dietary changes, feverfew, and relaxation methods like meditation, massage or acupuncture. Most headaches can be treated with these methods, although consulting a physician is the wisest idea, as together patient and doctor can devise an appropriate plan of action to treat his headache most effectively.