Migraines and Headaches - Treatments
Some people say caffeine gives them a headache. Others say it's the only thing that cures theirs. The truth about caffeine is somewhere in the middle. Here, we've sorted the myths from the facts about caffeine and headaches.
Spinal manipulation has become a common treatment for many patients with chronic pain. In fact, as many as 60 percent of patients who see a traditional doctor for back pain will also see a chiropractor for spinal manipulation. But does it really work?
A recent study from the National Institutes of Health says many women who suffer from migraines also suffer with chronic pelvic pain. Is there a connection between what s going on upstairs and what s going on below the belt? Find out here.
Could eliminating your migraines be as easy as visiting your dentist? One dentist/physical therapist team in Scotland says, "yes," according to recent research and their unique drug-free approach.
Read on for a TMJ primer and tips for how to alleviate TMJ-related headaches.
If pain is part of your daily life, you're not alone and you're not helpless. Millions of people who suffer from arthritis, migraines, fibromyalgia, back pain and other chronic pain conditions live with some level of pain every day.
Headaches are quite common among school-age children and adolescents and school-related stress can set them off.
While most people of a certain age are healthy and living full, productive lives, growing older often comes with a few aches and pains. Not surprisingly, many older adults go through the same changes.
What can you do to relieve your headache besides hit the medicine bottle? We ve got four natural headache remedies that will knock out your headaches right now and help prevent them in the future.
Pain relievers are linked to increased risk factors for heart disease.
Millions of adults with chronic pain may be avoiding sex because of it.
Certain foods pull the trigger that leads to crippling headaches.
I have treated many patients with migraine headaches who suffered for years because a proper diagnosis was never made. Migraine headaches are difficult to establish a cause for because there are many possible causes.
If you've ever had a sinus headache, you know they're hard to miss. The good news is that a host of possible sinus headache remedies exist, and most of them are easy things that you can try at home to help yourself feel better quickly.
LSD, the symbol of the counterculture movement of the 60s, is back in the labs.
Tammy Langhoff, RN, answers a reader's question about her teenage son's frequent headaches.
Health professionals advise being cautious about the overuse of headache medication as this can result in making the headaches worse.
A study last year suggests that facial surgery that targets and removes small portions of migraine-triggering muscle or nerve tissue may offer permanent relief for some people suffering from migraines.
Popular painkillers acetaminophen, ibuprofen and codeine may provide relief but they can also cause serious side effects.
Scientists discover that concussions can damage brain tissue and impair brain function. Find out more about these common injuries, prevention and treatment.
When it comes to migraines, it can be difficult separating fact from fiction. Get the real story on the disease's biggest misconceptions.
Millions of Americans are affected by migraines. Here, a look at this common neurological disease, from symptoms to treatment.
Looking to ditch the prescription meds and go natural? Learn more about some methods, endorsed by the National Pain Foundation.
Knowing the symptoms of bacterial meningitis could mean the difference between life and death.
Could your teenager contract meningitis at camp, in the classroom, or at the college dorm? Here, what you can do to reduce your child's risks.
If you've been diagnosed with sleep apnea, a good night's sleep may seem like a dream. Try these tips to get your Z's.
There's more to Botox than just a pretty face. Doctors are now using the injectable to treat a variety of serious medical conditions.