Classic Migraine Approximately 20% of Migraine attacks do have an Aura. An Aura involves symptoms that precede an impending attack of head pain including- visual symptoms (blurred vision, blind spots etc) and sensory changes such as pins and needles in the face or hands and arms (amongst the most common symptoms). Classic Migraine typically involve… Read More
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Cluster Headache
Cluster Headache Cluster Headaches are actually considered to be a sub category of Migraine and are amongst the most painful types of headaches. The onset of these headaches is typically between the ages of 20 and 40 years old with a male to female incidence of 4:1, however exceptions do occur. The term Cluster Headache… Read More
Common Headaches
Common Headache In general, headaches are amongst the most common health complaints in the modern world. Various studies performed in Australia as well as America and the UK state the frequency of headaches to be approximately seventy five percent of the population suffering one or more headaches in any one year. Includes Tension Headaches &… Read More
Common Migraine
Common Migraine Migraine is common- affecting approximately 15% of females and 6% of males. It is believed that women are more susceptible due to the cyclic fluctuations in hormones associated with the menstrual cycle, making women more vulnerable at certain times in the cycle. Approximately 80% of Migraine attacks do not have an Aura- An… Read More
Neuralgia: Nerve pain
Neuralgia: Nerve Pain Occipital Neuralgia: This condition is believed to be due to irritation to the main sensory nerve in the back of the head; (that which supplies all of the skin and pain sensitive structures in the upper neck and back of skull). It is believed that this irritation may be caused by tightness… Read More
Other Headaches
Other Headaches: Includes :Post Traumatic Headaches, TMJ Syndrome, Toxic Headaches, Infectious Headaches, Metabolic Headaches Post Traumatic Headaches (& Concussion) Trauma can result in injury to the neck and muscles around the head region as well as the brain tissue itself and should be properly investigated, especially where an impact has occurred. Even apparently mild impacts… Read More