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Physical Therapy for Headache

This article was first published in a 2015 edition of HeadWise. By Denise Schneider, PT, FAAOMPT, COMT, ATC Headache Program Manager Athletico Schaumburg South Schaumburg, IL A cervicogenic headache stems from the structures in the cervical spine (neck) and radiates…

Occipital Nerve Stimulation May Help with Intractable Headache

Headache disorders are prevalent, and while medical therapy provides relief to many headache sufferers, a significant number find their headaches unresponsive to treatment. One new therapy showing promise for such individuals is occipital nerve stimulation (ONS). A thorough review of…

Case Studies in Headache: Occipital Headache

By Christy Jackson, M.D. Director, Dalessio Headache Center at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California Headaches that originate in the area where the base of the skull and the neck join – called the occipital region – may have numerous causes….

Experts Answer Your Questions: National Headache Awareness Week

Preventative Therapies for Headache Treatment Q. What percentage of the population does not respond well to preventatives? I’m 42 and have been trying preventives since I was 20 and nothing has worked. I am on topomax for the 2nd go…