Headaches

Headaches can’t be cured, but they can be treated

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Source: Staten Island Advance
Medications, as well as biofeedback, acupuncture and certain vitamins and herbs can help symptoms
In last week’s article I defined the different types of headaches and explained some of the causes. Today, I will talk about the treatment of headaches, based on their cause and type.
Patients with brain aneurysms, strokes, infections, or brain […]

Different headaches, different treatments

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Tension headaches: Related to tightened muscles in and around the head and neck area. They may be caused by psychological stress, in which case the underlying factors should be addressed. They can also be treated with preventive medications that include Pamelor and Elavil. Some people take muscle relaxants or receive injections of Botox to loosen […]