Migraine - periodic attacks of vascular headache, usually temporal and unilateral in onset, commonly associated with irritability, nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, and often photophobia. Attacks are preceded by constriction of the cranial arteries, often with resultant prodromal sensory (especially ocular) symptoms; the migraines themselves commence with the vasodilation that follows.

Mr Stefan Chmelik on Headache, Migraine

Headaches come in many shapes and sizes, including several types of migraine. The key to successful treatment is accurate and thorough assessment of the cause and triggers for each person’s headache. Sometimes this is, or may appear to be obvious, but more often the exact cause and trigger is a complex and mixed pattern. It is also necessary to rule out certain serous conditions when treating headaches.

However, the right treatment offers real hope for people who suffer from all kinds of headaches: acupuncture is excellent for pain control; massage is essential for most forms of headache, and herbs and diet play a vital role for many people. Tests can also be offered which accurately assess whether the headaches are caused by certain food related triggers.

Dr Brian Kaplan on Migraines

People suffering from migraine headaches will be treated in much the same way as people suffering from cluster headaches or chronic headaches in general. As described in the section on headaches, Autogenic Therapy, Classical Homeopathy, food intolerances, and environmental factors will all be explored. Which holistic approach will predominate will always depend on the individual circumstances of the case, my personal assessment and what feels right for you after we have discussed all possibilities.

No health practitioner can honestly claim that migraines and chronic headaches are easy to treat. Sometimes quite a lot of exploration is needed before the correct treatment is found. Nevertheless, my personal view on this is that it’s well worth trying hard to find an approach that will either eliminate or greatly ameliorate the headaches. Once it is found, you are likely to be able to use it indefinitely.

Dr Brian Kaplan on Headaches

Of course it is absolutely essential to make sure that any headache is not caused by a serious physical disease. Most headaches are not but I’ll need to know these illnesses have been excluded or I’ll suggest that we do some tests to exclude them. When we feel sure that the headaches are not due to such an illness there is a lot that can be done for most headaches.

Stress Reduction

Chronic headaches are often related to stress so a course of Autogenic Therapy, a highly effective stress-releasing and stress-proofing technique will usually be recommended in conjunction with other therapy.

Classical Homeopathy

I will take a full history from you asking many questions about the headaches as well as some questions about you in general. The idea is to find a homeopathic remedy that suits the exact particulars of your headache but also suits you in general as a person. A homeopathic consultation includes all the regular medical questions you would expect but also many more about the foods you eat, what time of day you feel better or worse, what side of the body you sleep on and many more. When a homeopathic remedy matches you as a whole, homeopathic doctors believe that it can act as an holistic stimulus to stimulate your body to do a better job of healing itself.

Lifestyle Factors

Some headaches can be due to environmental factors and this possibility will be explored. Others can simply be due to a severe food intolerance and this possibility will also be excluded and treated if necessary.

Orthodox medication/Painkillers

Chronic headaches of unknown cause are treated in orthodox medicine mainly palliatively - that means by the use of pain reducing medication. I am not against this in any way and painkillers can be used while we seek to stimulate a healing response in the body with the methods described above. Then when the headaches are much improved or gone, we can patiently wean you off the painkillers.

Liesl D Hinkly on Headaches/Migraines/Whiplash

The neck is a very intricate structure of the body with many demands for strength and alignment. Injury and strain at the neck whether from a sudden impact such as a car accident or poor body use particularly prominent in the office space can all lead to denser shorter fascia and muscle fibers. While your body is doing miraculous things as it heals and compensates against modern living sometimes mobility will be restricted as a result of this healing process. Rolfing softens hardened fibers and enables movement to become easier and more fluid. Rolfing may also be recommended by your doctor as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for accident recovery.

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