by James on 13 January 2011
Sometimes a very simple technique can be helpful to just ease 1% of the pain, with certain types of headache. This is one that you can do just about anytime, anywhere. Most headaches are susceptible to a "vicous cycle of pain". The pain causes you to tense up, adding aching muscles to the mix. A [...]
by James on 6 December 2010
There doesn’t seem to be much doubt that there’s a connection between obesity and migraine. Various studies suggest that weight gain, obesity, eating patterns, and so on, are risk factors for migraine and chronic daily headache. Now once again, we do have the chicken-and-the-egg question. Could the migraine or CDH actually be causing the weight gain? [...]
by James on 7 October 2010
It’s a vicious circle. When you’re in pain, you may tense your muscles and crouch or slouch or lie in odd positions. The muscle strain and bad posture may cause more muscle problems, that may trigger headaches and migraine attacks. On the other hand, having good posture may lead to less pain, more energy, and [...]
There seems to be a major shift taking place in the medical world when it comes to migraine. It’s actually been going on for many years, and it will probably continue for many years to come, but many people are still unaware of it. At the heart of the shift is the question of just [...]
You’ve always wanted to misdiagnose hemicrania continua, but you haven’t been sure how to do it? You’re in luck! A recent study is bringing to our attention some of the most popular ways to mistreat and misdiagnose this disease, so you can choose your favourite next time a patient comes into your waiting room. All [...]