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Why Neck Pain Matters in Migraine Headaches and What to Do About It
Ask most people with migraine headaches where the pain starts, and a surprising number will point not to their temple, but to their neck. In fact, studies have found neck pain accompanies migraine attacks in the large majority of patients, often before the...
Headache and Migraine After Concussion: When a Head Injury Won’t Let Go
A concussion is supposed to heal in days or weeks. For a significant number of people, the headaches that follow don't. Post-traumatic headaches are one of the most common and most persistent effects of a concussion, and for many patients it takes on the exact...
Understanding Nausea & Vomiting With Migraine Headaches: Why the Gut and the Brain Are So Closely Linked
For many people, the throbbing pain of a migraine headache is only half the story. Nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset are among the most common migraine symptoms, so common that they're part of the official diagnostic criteria, yet they're often the most...
Living With Migraine Headaches Through Times of Grief & Loss: When Emotional Pain Becomes Physical Pain
Grief is one of the most physically demanding experiences a body can go through, and for people living with migraine headaches, that toll often shows up as more frequent, more intense headache days. Losing a loved one, a relationship, a job, or even a sense of...
Eating Well With Migraine: Foods and Meal Timing
Can what’s on your plate really influence your migraine headaches? One interesting area involves the methylation pathway, your body’s system for recycling a compound called homocysteine. When this system underperforms, as it appears to in a significant portion of...
How Migraine Works: The Science Explained
Migraine is a neurological condition. During an attack, nerves around the head and face become more sensitive, and the brain processes pain signals differently. Many people notice warning signs, such as changes in mood, light sensitivity or neck tension, before...






