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Migraine and Headache Specialists New Braunfels TX
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Migraine and Headache Specialists New Braunfels TX
New Braunfels, TX, is one of the cities where treatment with Texas Migraine Clinic is available. The unique treatment system used here is the most developed of its type. It is currently the most effective form of treatment for most headaches and migraines. It is not related to the general practice of neurology that deals with headaches and migraines. Nor is it related to any other widely available treatments.
Why is what we do different?
The treatment system in use is fix-focused; meaning, that it is not pain management based or preventative based. As it stands right now, most migraine and headache treatments can be placed into those two categories (pain management and preventatives). Pain Management for headaches and migraines is any treatment that focuses only on reducing your pain. Pain killers, for example, are pain managers. They do not fix anything. They do, however, temporarily stop the pain. Preventatives also do not fix anything but function to prevent the frequency or intensity of headaches and migraines. Both Preventatives and Pain Managers focus on treating the symptoms and not the underlying issue that causes the symptoms themselves.
Dr. Jeffery Turner founded Texas Migraine Clinic. For several years, Dr. Turner has been one of the leading pioneers in sustainable and lasting migraine treatments. In 2003, Dr. Turner found what he believed to be the root of most headaches and migraines. He found that there was underlying damaged tissue (internal wound) that would set off headaches and migraines if not treated. Over the following years, Dr. Turner developed a proper treatment system through thousands of clinical trials and patient treatments.
More About the Treatment System
The treatment system, since its first stages of development, has been entirely non-invasive. Non-invasive treatments are treatments that do not negatively impact the body. Medications are generally not in the category of non-invasive because they often cause side effects. This treatment focuses on assisting your body in healing the underlying damaged tissue. It can be explained a little better with an analogy.
Analogy
Let's just say that you dislocated your shoulder playing sports or by having a bad fall. And because it hurts so bad, you head to the hospital. After being admitted, the doctor gives you pain medication. The medication, of course, did not fix the issue but did dampen the pain. After you take the pain medication, the doctor then proceeds to re-locate your shoulder. Finally, it falls back into place, and you are given a set of instructions of do-s and don'ts for at home so you can assist your shoulder in the healing process. In the end, after it is healed correctly, you no longer feel the pain you had.
A dislocated shoulder is similar to the treatment system in use at Texas Migraine Clinic because it focuses on the root issue that needs to be addressed. And once it is dealt with correctly, the pain dissipates once and for all. Not every patient does get the result of complete relief from their headaches and migraines with our treatment system; however, most experience drastic and evident reductions in the frequency and intensity of their headaches and migraines. And this is without ongoing treatment. Because this treatment is not ongoing, there is only a set number of visits needed before no longer needing to be treated for headaches and migraines.
Remote Treatment
Dr. Turner developed the treatment system to be self-sufficient. It is oriented around having patients fix their own problems. By one-on-one interaction between the patient and the practitioner, patients are walked through the exact steps needed to assist their body in removing their headaches and migraines. This enables treatment to be over a video call. The online form of treatment with Texas Migraine Clinic has already been developed and in practice for several years. After Covid-19, all treatment was permanently moved online. Patients are able to be treated from their homes.
The Second Focus of Texas Migraine Clinic
Our first focus on the treatment system in use, as discussed earlier, is to create lasting relief for patients' headaches and migraines. The second focus is something that happens as a result of the treatment itself. One of the many overlooked issues with headaches and migraines is the negative impact it has on sufferers' lives. Three main things are affected directly with headaches and migraines… especially if they are chronic. First is productivity, second is mental health, and the third is the social environment. All of these are very closely related and interlock with each other. Because all three interlock, it means that if one is affected enough, both of the others can be affected as well.
Productivity and Responsibility
To start, we will look at productivity. Productivity and responsibility go hand in hand. Both productivity and responsibility are what enable you to check off your to do's list. If you are a parent, you have the responsibility to provide and take care of them, and this can be at home or on the job. Migraines and headaches can inflict lethargy, brain fog, and pain so bad that you cannot focus on your tasks at hand. Brain fog is similar to grogginess. Your sense of focus and decision making is dulled, causing the work you do to take longer than it should. Not being able to perform at your standard rate causes even more issues in itself. It is not difficult for the valuable responsibilities that migraine and headache sufferers do have to fall away.
Mental Health
This leads us next to mental health. The repercussions of living a lifestyle built around avoiding the symptoms and attacks of migraines and headaches are numerous. Even though the list can be made relatively long on this, we will be looking primarily at two things. There has been a positive correlation between depression and anxiety with migraines and headaches. And this may be a bi-product of a sense of purposelessness or impinged productivity. It may also just be primarily the inability to fulfill the expectations others have, or you have for yourself because you cannot function properly.
The Social Environment
The next leading issue is the social environment. Your social environment is the people you are around. Usually, this is more prominent with Chronic migraines and headaches. Many experience that they are often unable to leave the house because of their symptoms. Being forced to stay at home tears them away from their social groups and other activities. And if they do want to, planning is not really an option when taking into account the unpredictability of the attacks. For the extroverted population who experience this, this is often worse than the pain itself.
As mentioned earlier, all of these things can be related to each other in one way or another. For example, both productivity and social environment can directly affect your mental health, and vice versa. Trigger avoidance is one of the other main impact factors of these glaring issues. Avoiding anything and everything that may increase the problem, or initiate an attack is a cage in itself. It forces you away from many things, and may even confine you to your home. (More info. On triggers at the bottom of the page.)
How Our Second Focus Affects Productivity, Mental Health, and The Social Environment
This is where our second focus comes into play. As mentioned earlier, we treat the problem at its source and focus on completely fixing the problem entirely. And because of this, the issues with mental health, productivity, and social environment, are also resolved to an extent. (only to the amount the problem itself caused). As a small example, if the migraine issue is done away with, there is no longer a terrible sensitivity to light (a trigger). This means that you do not have to coop yourself up in a dark room for hours on end. Being free of your triggers enables you to get stuff done, and to be able to do what you want.
Our Drive
Dr. Turner says that knowing that his work is impacting people's lives is one reason he has continued to drive forward. It has been a driving force for him since the beginning of the development of his program. The rest of the staff also share this same hope, knowing that what we do may be helping a patient in ways we never could expect. Each patient has their own story, and it is our pleasure to see them thrive.
- Highly Effective Treatment
- Usual Result: 92% Lasting Migraine & Headache Pain Relief for Successful Patients Who Adhere to Our Treatment*
Dr. Turner & Stuart have done such a great job! When I first started I was just a little unsure because everything I tried prior to seeing them didn’t work. My work & my personal life were suffering, but after receiving treatment things turned around quickly for me & I'm so grateful!
Niya Jackson
1692648868
Honestly, I have tried EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN for my migraines (which I was getting about 50% of my life). I never thought this would work but I gave it a whirl. Dr. Turner is so friendly and patient and extremely knowledgeable. I did the movements he suggested as directed and I rarely have a headache anymore. If I do, it's just a regular headache that goes away if I lay down for a few minutes. I know what to do to now to manage my symptoms and why my migraines were occurring in the first place. Most other programs or medications simply manage symptoms while this really gets to the root of the underlying issue. Highly recommend!!!
Paula Keathley
1697667266
I feel amazing. Problems I have had for 20 years are gone. I can sleep again. No more nausea, facial numbness, and headaches.
Brenda Zylstra
1707070560
I attend my sessions via telehealth and it was amazing.I’ve had pain that was truly debilitating and episodic for unrelenting weeks at a time with no hills or valleys just walking up day after day in the same state of pain until the episode was over trying to find better medication was my only option until I found Dr. Turner And his clinic. I fell right in line with the typical demographics and the movement techniques worked very quickly. I’m still working on things but haven’t had severe pain or unrelenting pain that isn’t eased my sleep since starting with him. I’ve learned so much to help manage my migraines and decrease the time of day before triggers even become a factor and when they do they’re weaker and I have movements to ease the pain. It’s magical!!!
Kristin Jarrett
1680710452
I went through the steps/appts to learn how to lessen or eliminate my migraines. Learned the exercises and movements one can do to help. I’m not headache free yet, but I am having less every week. I don’t know how or why the movements/exercises seem to be working, but they are. Do I still have bad days, yes, but going from every day to 1-2 a week is a huge blessing to me. I encourage anyone who suffers from migraines as I have since my 20’s, I’m 51 now, to give Texas Migraine a try. The Dr’s and staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and really care.
Melanie Nielsen
1667224483
I have struggled with migraines and tension headaches my whole life. I have been to countless doctors and specialists looking for answers and solutions to fix the problem. Over the last several months, my symptoms were getting worse and I was seeing every kind of doctor and specialist I could to find out why but no one had any answers or solutions for me. My husband stumbled across Dr Jeff Turner and his practice during an online search to find me the next doctor to meet and check me out, and from the very first appt with him, I was cured. For the first time in months, I no longer had a migraine. I was not sore and achey. My shoulders had no more pain. The pain in my jaw and temples was gone. Dr TurnerWas thorough and very knowledgeable. He was calm and patient and actually listened to my concerns and frustrations. He provided me with the tools for me to get better and to eventually be pain free for good. I finally felt heard and understood and I was able to let my guard down and trust him when I had completely given up on doctors and professionals. I can genuinely say that Dr Turner has completely changed my life in just a few short visits. I went from sore and tense and tired and in pain and basically useless to fully functioning, happy, energetic and involved again. I highly recommend Dr Jeff Turner with the Texas Migraine Clinic to any and all that may be struggling with headaches, tension or nerve pain.
Savannah Vogel
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Having suffered from migraines most of my adult life and knowing I needed “something else” I was curious & skeptical when I found this clinic via social media.However after meeting with Dr. Turner via Zoom I was encouraged right away, as he managed to alleviate my neck pressure & pain in that consult. It only took 2 weeks to get consistent relief & I do my exercises daily & am looking forward to a migraine free future!
Andrea DeYoung
1673824967
Dr. Turner helped to relieve my tension headaches with his fresh approach on migraine treatment. I am forever grateful I found him : )
Molly Rodriguez
1673284538
Amazing, both Dr. Turner and Stuart have help me turned my life around. Been in the program for about a month . Have not had a migraine for three weeks. Now just working on brain fog. Thank god, no more Topamax.
Ed Boyce
1698797295
I highly recommend working with TMC to improve your migraine management. Dr. Turner and his staff are professional, supportive, and flexible. They were commited to meeting my custom needs and providing education about their technique.
Makyla Iverson
1676379370
I have struggled with ocular migraines and neck issues since 35 and the clinic helped me with their program. The staff is super nice and helpful. I am starting my strength side of the program and excited to continue feeling better. Thank you!
Eric Hrovat
1695771850
I have waited over a year to review this clinic to ensure that my results would last. After a year, I can say that I’ve used an abortive migraine therapy only three times. Previously I was using my medicine three times a week when I was having migraines.I am a medical provider and have trouble trusting anything that isn’t mainstream medicine, but this treatment honestly changed my life.Previously I had tried medications, chiropractic care, and Botox injections (for over three years) without lasting relief.I did the zoom version of this clinic’s treatment. It truly did eliminate my migraines. So thankful to have found this clinic.
Erin M
1700420687
Dr Turner and Dr Horton of the Texas Migraine Clinic are wonderfully caring, supportive and capable of helping humans suffering with chronic migraines. I just completed the program and am doing the steps I learned and find I am able to pinpoint problem areas and work at resolving contributing factors to my daily migraines. The Texas Migraine Clinic was a great addition to my quest to end my migraine journey. Thank you!
Sam Alexandra
1711752088
2 years of constant neck/head pain was much improved after 2 sessions with Dr. Turner. I had tried physical therapy in the past several times with PT's in my area. It helped short term but the pain always returned and worsened with time. One month with Dr. Turner and Mr. Horton. I am now waking up with no pain for the first time in years! Facial tension, sinus/eye pressure are gone as well. Thank you both and thank God for sending me here!!!
Hollie Parks
1677086889
Texas Migraine Clinic exceeded my expectations in efficiently treating impossible headache pain. The staff's expertise and personalized approach made my experience truly remarkable. The clinic's effective solutions for migraine relief sets them apart, making it a top choice for those seeking comprehensive and efficient care.
Andrea Roche MA, LPC
1704937411
I have had daily headaches for 23 years and migraines every few days for 23 years. My daily headaches, averaged a seven on the pain scale. About five years ago I started experiencing neck pain and shoulder pain with my headaches. I used ibuprofen and naproxen for 20 years to take the edge off and then developed an ulcer and was unable to use the pain medications. My daily headaches were debilitating with migraines every three days, I went to my primary doctor and he prescribed sumatriptan which only sometimes helped take the edge off. I have tried physical therapy as well as chiropractic, dietary changes and lifestyle changes. I stumbled across Texas migraine clinics ad on Facebook and decided to take a chance. I scheduled a consultation and had an appointment within a week. I started my sessions with Dr. Turner and then moved to Dr. Stuart. I have faithfully done my exercises every day and in the past eight weeks, I have only had one migraine! Also no more hormonal migraines and my allergies have improved. My dizziness is gone and my daily head and neck pain is down to a one or two. It occasionally gets up a little higher, but I’m able to do my exercises put some ice on it and unload and it does not turn into a migraine. My experience with Texas migraine clinic has been life-changing! I was slower to respond than the average patient but they worked with me every step of the way and I stayed faithful to the treatment. The staff is amazing! Dr. Turner and Dr. Stuart are extremely kind, helpful and informative! I cannot recommend them enough! To anyone struggling with migraines and headaches you have absolutely nothing to lose, and everything to gain by giving these guys a chance! Thank you Dr. Turner and Dr. Stuart!
Jaclyn Yeaton
1666654471
Wow!I have been searching for years for someone to help me with my chronic pain and I have finally found them here! I have suffered for over 30 years with migraines and thought I would never get relief from anything except prescription medications.Through the course of my treatments, Dr. Jeff and Stuart have worked with me on my constant neck pain and chronic migraines. My customized program was easy and results came quickly. I have more energy, sleep better, have way less pain, better range of motion, and I don't need to rely on prescription medications as much for relief. I am so grateful to them. If you are suffering from chronic migraine pain, then this could be your solution as well.
Pam Vamplew
1669224170
So far so good with my treatment at Texas Migraine clinic. I’ve suffered w chronic migraine and chronic daily headache for 9 years. Their treatment, so far, is changing the way I feel and giving me hope that I can be headache free! Highly recommend for those suffering and getting no help w medications, injections etc.
Mauri Collins
1695935723
I can’t say enough good things about the clinic. Even as a virtual patient, I’ve been able to feel my symptoms improve weekly. I’m grateful for the support and I now have hope that migraines can be a thing of the past for me.
Christy Goforth
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Jack Z
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TLDR; I would give it 5 stars if the program was geared towards neck and upper back pain, but I am giving it four stars as I did not experience relief for my (hormonal) migraines.I became interested in the program offered by Steven Turner's clinic after suffering with migraines for about 18 months. My migraines appeared to be linked to hormonal fluctuations, and I would have anywhere between 1-3 migraines a week during flare ups (typically two weeks each month). I also had recurrent pain radiating from my neck onto my scapula and shoulder that prevented me from working out effectively and were managed by massage therapy. During the initial assessment Steven Turner suspected I had a disk bulge in my neck, later verified by MRI, and suggested this may contribute to severity, frequency and how treatable my migraines were. My neurologist also encouraged me to try this program, but unfortunately it did not help with migraines.Both Steven Turner and Stuart Horton were very thorough, attentive and engaging. Their questionnaires and suggestions about ergonomics, exercises, supplements are extremely helpful. This program helped me with posture, neck stiffness and pain in my shoulder and upper back, which have not returned since starting the program.I recommend this program if your migraines or upper back issues are likely linked to bulging disks in the neck.
Caterina Vacchi Suzzi
1697228156
After trying MANY different treatment options for my daily, debilitating complex migraine symptoms (numbness and tingling on one side, weakness, facial drooping, light and sound sensitivity, pain, overall feeling unwell) I came across an advertisement for Texas Migraine Clinic. Out of desperation I thought I would give it a try. Six weeks in and I feel my symptoms are 75% improved! I have learned how to manage and improve my symptoms before they get worse and I'm confident over the next months things are only going to get better. The attention to detail and instruction from Stuart and Dr Turner have been a blessing for my health in helping me to get back to enjoying my family and life again! Thank you for contributing to that!
Justin and Julia Kurtz
1680195150
As someone who has struggled with debilitating migraines for over 14 years, this has been a positively life changing in the most natural and simplest way ever.! I had seen every type of specialist from a neurologist , chiropractor, acupuncturist, PT, etc. I had tried stretching , yoga , massage therapy , even changing my diet to reduce inflammation. I’ve tried every oral med and injection for migraines and none of it helped long term. I only wish I had started / known of this earlier because I would’ve been able to have better quality of life. I was skeptical to try it, but I’m thankful I took a chance on myself and didn’t lose hope! I’ve been able to enjoy my sessions through zoom. I still have a few migraines here and there through the month , but I’m only on my second month and that is a huge improvement as I suffered daily with migraines. I’ve been able to stop my daily meds and just use my ubrelvy as needed . ! Dr. Turner, Dr. Stuart and all his staff are absolutely wonderful! If you’ve been suffering with migraines without relief , this is a must try! 🙂
Yvette V
1664497650
Dr Turner is very known and will answer every question you have. I’m in the middle of my treatment, I already learned the exercises and I am doing it everyday. There is still a long way to go, but I can see already some relief!
Deborah Jerussalmy
1679931871
Before TMC , I had an average of 25 headache days a month with 10-15 being migraine days. I personally felt a difference from the initial consultation. What I appreciate about TMC is they are not looking to waste your time, keep seeing you indefinitely, etc. From the initial consultation, I was made aware that their program works for some and not for others and it should be clear based off the consultation if it could work for me. After the consultation , I received an email with my personal plan (I don’t know if it’s the same for everyone but for me it was 6 weeks). They do not accept insurance but seeing that it had an “end date” I felt like it was manageable. I would compare the program somewhat to remote physical therapy. They explain how to do exercises and you do them on your own. I was very committed to doing them. My personal results is I’ve gone from 25 headache days a month to 2. That alone is enough reason for me to recommend TMC. I’m addition, some symptoms I related to my allergies improved (sinus pressure), as did my TMJ. For reference purposes, prior to TMC I went to a chiropractor for 2 years and PT for 1 year with no long lasting results.
Adrianna Jorganxhi
1694202593
I highly recommend Dr. Turner. I have suffered from migraines for over 20 years and after my first session I was able to get off my preventive migraine medicine and have not taken any other medications for headaches. I have not had one single migraine since my first session. I wish I would have know about him 20 years ago. He is the best!
Maria Ramirez
1667758206
Dr. Turner was able to help me instantly reduce my migraines from the first assessment and realize where most of them are coming from in my neck. He truly knows how to find the issue quickly and teach you how to correct it so the underlying issue can heal rather than just cover it up.
Andrea Smith
1692806878
I am so thankful for discovering this clinic and receiving the excellent care from Dr. Turner and all the staff! Treatment has helped me significantly with overcoming my vestibular migraines, and I have been able to wean off a lot of my preventative medication.
Amy Douglass
1709400837
This was a very worthwhile investment of my time and money. I have not had a migraine since beginning treatment which is a new record for me. I’ve suffered from the age of 6 and as someone now in my 40s it feels amazing to be more in control of my life and schedule. Highly recommend.
Brittany Brown
1666698787
All the staff were kind and patient. My experience was as I expected and the outcome was very helpful for my particular migraine situation. They know what they are doing and I appreciate the help they gave me. I would highly recommend anyone suffering from migraines to seek out their assistance.
Bruce Brooks
1671217762
I decided to try out the TX Migraine Clinic because Dr. Turner's explanation of the mechanical cause of migraines seemed very spot on for me. I am glad that I did. My headaches and neck and shoulder pain have improved quite a bit. I also have really great tools now to help me manage my pain and avoid onset in the first place. Both Dr. Turner and Stewart Horner were very pleasant to work with and very helpful. And while it is a self-pay treatment, it really didn't take many sessions, and was not anywhere near as expensive as other treatments I've tried. I definitely think it's worth a shot if you have head, jaw, neck or shoulder pain.
Maria Berger
1694635112
I have been very impressed with Dr Turner and staff. Patients are given great individualized,compassionate care. I have followed docs orders and I am definitely feeling relief from my vestibular migraines. I started at a pain/symptom level of a 7 and was at 0 pain level today.I didn't realize my first consult was free until I contacted the office, which was a bonus. I was referred by another VM patient who is doing incredibly well a year after starting her treatment with Dr.Turner. I highly recommend!! If you are debating on this clinic,give the free consult a try. You won't regret it! Thanks again Texas Migraine Clinic!
AKVL7 K
1704852055
I learned a great deal about what could be causing my migraines. I can't say yet if it's working because my migraines are sometimes months apart. I believe it will though because I already have a much wider range of motion on my neck and back. I was able to graduate after 3 sessions. Highly recommend. Thanks Dr Turner.
Tami Mathison
1706101762
Truly positive experience. Beyond the return of my quality of life and health improvements the whole team has been great. Excellent communication, clear outline of what to expect, consistent and timely follow up. If only all healthcare worked this way!
Dana Schwerman
1681268763
I was skeptical about the treatment at first, but as you can read with all other reviews, it really does work with almost everyone.I've had migraines for only 3 years, but I was already at my wit's end with my most recent migraine and was researching other options when TMC popped up. Scheduled the first free consultation and I started to feel pressure relief immediately. Not only have I not had a migraine since starting, but I also haven't been waking up with small sinus pressure headaches I normally wake up with everyday. They're very professional and listen to what you say is happening and what you're feeling to move forward. Highly recommend!
Elizabeth Garcia
1703279771
TX Migraine Clinic offered me a new, non prescription treatment to incorporate into my daily routine that has helped address the frequency of my migraines. It has been helpful to learn about how the anatomy and spinal discs play an important part in causing headaches for me.My consults were virtual and would though I would have preferred to have an in person assessment, the video calls were effective.
Kristin Grosse
1700395980
Excellent !! It helped my tinnitus when everyone could not. 100% recommended his service.
Ignacio Macias
1678119146
Dr Turner’s program has been an important piece of my healing journey. It hasn’t been a cure-all for me, but has addressed what other practitioners missed. I am grateful for the pain reduction so far and am hopeful for continued progress!
Kira Miron
1700245195
After 40 years of migraines occurring 6-8 days a month, I've finally found relief! I've been migraine-free for the last 5 months as a result of Dr. Turner's treatment. I will admit that I was very skeptical, after having no results from visiting neurologists, chiropractors, pain clinics, etc., over the years with no cure - only treatment of symptoms. Dr. Turner's methods seemed too good to be true. I'm so glad that I gave it a try! I would highly recommend him to anyone suffering from chronic headaches.
Phil Myers
1699550452
I am extremely grateful I saw the Texas Migraine Clinic on Facebook. At first I was hesitant because of all the scams you see preying on those desperate for help with serious issues, such as migraines. My views on migraines really aligned with Dr. Turner and Mr. Horton’s. I didn’t want to receive Botox treatments for the rest of my life, or take medication for relief until the day I die. I am so incredibly happy with the results of my appointments. I cannot thank these two enough for changing my life. This not only affects me, but my family as well. I can finally be present. I am no longer worried about what excedrin is doing to my liver, and I can relax knowing my migraine won’t sneak up when we go on a day out. Thank you so much.
Andrew & Erica Coulter
1668646396
Dr. Turner has helped tremendously in alleviating my symptoms. I began to notice an improvement immediately from the first assessment. I have only be doing the program for about 6 weeks, but have noticed a big difference. I look forward to continuing my exercises and making more progress.
Peter Querido
1666957375
It's been over 12 years since I started getting migraines and I've had them almost every day. I started Dr Turners program as a skeptic because through the years every treatment that I've tried has failed, so it's easier being a skeptic then it is getting disappointed if it doesn't work. But, the difference with this program is that Dr Turner is trying to fix the source of the problem instead of treating the symptoms. Since I started the treatments I've been able to reduce every migraine to where I barely feel it within a few minutes with the neck exercises he showed me, and the symptoms including the nonstop nausea I had before are barely noticeable now. Those are almost unbelievable results in my mind, and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I am very hopeful now and I have to give my head and neck time to heal so I will check back in a few months to tell you how it's going. Everybody I talked to at the clinic is so kind and friendly, including Dr Turner, Stuart Horton, Annabelle, Maria, and others. I highly recommend The Texas Migraine Clinic and I thank them for everything their doing for me.
Jonas H
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When I had my consultation he demonstrated what the cause was and how to treat my migraines. Dr. Turner said I would need a total of six treatment's. After the consult I did not have a migraine for about six weeks. Then when they started back I finished the treatment and until this day still no migraines.
Mrs. T
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Both Dr. Turner and Dr Horton are very knowledgeable, compassionate, and skillful in figuring out where migraine pain is coming from and how to slowly diminish the symptoms. I have just finished my 6 week one-on-one virtual treatments (I was skeptical at first that this could work virtually) and am feeling relief like never before. I'm hoping the healing and diminishing symptoms continue. So far I am really impressed and encouraged.
Heather Baskin
1678228235
This entire practice is amazing! The whole team was amazingly helpful and kind. Dr. Turner is, truly, fully equipped in research and practice. He has made an enormous difference in my day to day life and has completely treated my migraine symptoms.I would fully recommend this clinic to anyone who is suffering from migraines.
Jennifer Beagley
1676910146
The unique treatment at Texas Migraine Clinic has been life changing in the most literal sense. I suffered from headaches for 20 years, and they became worse as time went on. In years past I tried acupuncture, chiropractor, deep tissue massage, yoga, Ayurveda, hormonal therapy, aimovig, anti-depressants, triptans and an assortment of strong prescription drugs. Some things worked only some of the time, and the medications only caused rebound headaches and stomach issues. It got so bad in the last few years I could no longer work or even make plans because I never knew if I was going to be able to carry through. I ended up cancelling dinners and trips, and missing my kids' events. The techniques I learned from TMC are simple and extremely effective. Within a month of beginning the therapy my headaches reduced by half. Within 2 months I was nearly headache free, and even if I did get a headache the severity was minimal and did not require medication. Within a few minutes of practicing the movements I learned, the headache goes away. At the time of writing this I am going on 3 months since I began the therapy and I am no longer taking any medications at all. Dr. Turner and the staff at the clinic are so easy to work with and supportive, and they take the time to explain everything thoroughly.
Bee Barghouti
1667050472
So far I have experienced amazing results. I’ve had the consult, assessment, and one visit. Second visit is scheduled for tomorrow. I have had more headache/migraine free days the past two weeks than days in pain. Excited for lasting results.
Tina Koert
1704382738
Dr. Turner is a gamechanger! It felt like just another shot in the dark when I stumbled on this site, desperate for answers...but this is the real deal. Finally someone who could explain why I had such a weird assortment of symptoms, and why what I had tried didn't solve the problem. I am well on my way to getting my life back and will be forever grateful to Dr. Turner and his staff.
Kelly Cavanaugh
1705531211
After exploring so many options for migraines (chiropractor, dry needling, PT, meds, massages, stretching, procedures, etc), I met with Dr. Turner. I wasn’t sure how it would go since everything else I had tried was a disappointment…but I am now on week 3 feeling better than ever! I haven’t had a migraine for over 2 weeks and I still have weeks to go with what he has taught me. Highly recommend!!!
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About Advanced Treatment for New Braunfels, TX Patients
For 17 years, Texas Migraine Clinic has been seeking to provide the highest level of migraine and headache relief possible. In this pursuit, our Advanced Treatment was first initiated, and has been developed to the highest level of expertise.
This highly specialized migraine & headache treatment is currently only available at Texas Migraine Clinic in this particular and highly optimized form. New Braunfels patients can now be treated through virtual online webcam sessions using the live video Zoom App. During treatment, a migraine headache specialist will treat you in one-on-one sessions. Traveling outside of the New Braunfels area is not necessary to be treated by a specialist due to this remote treatment option. We've found that patients' treatment outcomes for who decide to have the remote treatment option are just as good as if they showed up to our clinic in-person.*
This is because we know exactly what we're looking for in our patients.*
In-clinic treatment for New Braunfels residents is also available if preferred. If you are looking for a migraine headache doctor or specialist in New Braunfels TX, get in touch with us, so we can help you get the migraine or headache relief you've been searching for.
To get started, take the Admission Survey above, so we can review your particular condition & symptom patterns, and let you know whether or not we believe our Advanced Treatment will be a good fit for you.
Here is a longer list of Triggers -Aged cheeses -Alcohol -Artificial Sweeteners -Caffeine (if in withdrawal or having too much) -Chocolate -Citrus fruits -Cured Meats -Dehydration -Depression -Dried FishDried Nuts -Exercise -Eyestrain -Fatigue (Too much) -Food Additives (NMSG, Nitrates, Nitrites) -Gluten -Lights (Glare, Bright, or Flashing) -Menstrual Periods -Medications -Noise (Loud or prolonged) -Nuts (Because of Tyramine) -Onions -Odors / Strong Smells -Salt (in high quantity) -Not enough food (or Fasting) -Stress -Temperature (If too cold or warm) -Watching Movies / TV -Weather
*This is not a full list, only a list of generic and common migraine and headache triggers.
Does it work for everyone? No, although it does work for the majority of people with migraines. There are many different factors to consider, and everyone's issue may differ slightly. The chances of migraines and headaches coming from a different root is a possibility, though quite rare.
This natural migraine and headache treatment is entirely non-invasive. It is only to assist your body in fixing itself where the issue lies. Your body cannot heal on its own unless the root issue is resolved. No matter which treatment system you pursue, we are hoping the best for you.
Problems that we routinely abolish with this Natural System of Assessment and Resolution:
Symptoms
Headache
Tightness in the upper shoulders & shoulder blades
*Please note that multiple migraine and headache diagnoses & conditions occurring at the same time is very common with our successful cases population due to the concurrent overlap between various nerve structures.
Click on any listing below to see symptoms we resolve. As mentioned, symptoms commonly overlap.
Chronic Migraine (without aura)
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Severe head pain / headache • Nausea • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Dizziness • Tightness in upper shoulders • Tightness in shoulder blades • Neck stiffness • Shoulder tension • Sinus pressure • Nose stuffiness • Eye pain / pressure • Eye dryness / itchiness • Ear fullness / pressure • Jaw tightness / pain / clicking • Tooth pain / pressure • Arm pain / numbness
Common Before the Advanced System • No tingling in the hand or face before the onset of migraine (like the tingling symptoms which occur with aura in most cases) • Symptoms generally worsen at around 10AM - 3PM • Long car trips often trigger an intense migraine • Symptoms tend to get worse around noon on days that symptoms aren't present upon waking
Chronic Migraine (with aura)
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
Main Symptoms • Severe head pain / headache • Nausea • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Dizziness • Tightness in upper shoulders • Tightness in shoulder blades • Auras / visual disturbances (see below) • Neck stiffness • Shoulder tension • Sinus pressure • Nose stuffiness • Eye pain / pressure • Eye dryness / itchiness • Ear fullness / pressure • Jaw tightness / pain / clicking • Tooth pain / pressure • Arm pain / numbness • Tingling in the hands and/or face
Aura Symptoms • Auras often start less than an hour before the onset of a headache • Sensitivity to light • Vertigo, dizziness or “spinning” feeling • Numbness and tingling • Difficulty speaking • Confusion or disorientation (aphasia) • Changes of vision or “Visual Auras” including:
◦ Flashes of light ◦ Vision loss or temporary blindness in one or both eyes ◦ Shimmering spots or “stars” ◦ Blind spots (scotomas) ◦ Colored spots ◦ Tunnel vision ◦ Flashing lights ◦ Zigzag lines that slowly float across your vision field ◦ Object size & shape distortions ◦ Pulsating and shimmering patches
Common Before the Advanced System • Tingling in the hand or face before the onset of migraine (unlike with non-aura chronic migraines which usually lack tingling symptoms) • Shoulders automatically seem to "tighten up" at or around the time when aura symptoms appear • Symptoms generally worsen at around 10AM - 3PM • Long car trips often trigger an intense migraine • Symptoms tend to get worse around noon on days that symptoms aren't present upon waking
Tension & Stress Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Tightness or an aching/dull pressure across the forehead and the sides (temples) or back of the head near the base of the skull • Upper shoulder & shoulder blade tightness (which sometimes extends lower into shoulder blades) • Sinus pressure or nose stuffiness • Pressure, fullness, and pain in the forehead, brow, and cheeks • Scalp, neck, and shoulder tenderness • Deep, constant pain in the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and forehead • Facial swelling • A feeling of "fullness" in your ears • Worsening pain with sudden head movements (which often gets worse when bending down at the waist) • Lessened sense of smell • Achy feeling in the upper teeth
Common Before the Advanced System • Tightness often moving from the upper shoulder muscles to your shoulder blades • Sometimes, you believe they’re a sinus headache because of pressure in the sinuses and stuffy nose • Symptoms usually worsening as the day goes on – usually early afternoon at around 1PM - 3PM, at which time many find themselves reaching for Advil, Excedrin, or Tylenol • You don’t think it’s a migraine because you don’t have dizziness, nausea/vomiting, or visual disturbances/aura symptoms • Mood, focus/concentration, and productivity constantly suffer
Sinus Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Fullness, pressure, and/or pain in the forehead, brow, eyes, and cheeks • Sinus pressure & nose stuffiness • Deep, constant pain in the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and forehead • A feeling of "fullness" in the ears • Facial swelling • Worsening pain with sudden head movements (which often gets worse when bending down at the waist) • Lessened sense of smell • Achy feeling in the upper teeth
Common Before the Advanced System • On days not waking up feeling congested, sinus pressure often builds as the day goes on • Stuffy or runny nose usually always present by early afternoon • Commonly, not having as many issues with nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to bright lights or noise (as with many other condition types) • Patients trying various allergy interventions & treatments and/or seeing ENT doctors
Radiculopathy
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
Usual Cases • Cervical and/or lumbar radiculopathy • Numbness/tingling/tightness or pain (commonly a burning sensation) in the upper shoulder, shoulder blade, arm, forearm, hand, or fingers (as well as, in some instances, chest, neck, and upper back pain) • Pain or symptoms usually start in the neck and travel down the arm toward the elbow or hand • More frequent or intense symptoms in just one arm (in many cases) • Certain neck movements (such as looking up and/or turning the head fully toward the same side as symptoms) can worsen radiculopathy symptoms within seconds • Lack of coordination (esp. in hands) • Loss of arm reflexes (in some cases)
In More Advanced Cases • Arm and/or hand weakness, making opening jars, typing, writing, or lifting objects difficult • Decreased sensation in the hand or fingers (sometimes shoulder & arm as well)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Extremely severe pains including:
◦ Spontaneous, sharp, shooting and jabbing pains in the face ◦ Electrical shock-type pains in the head and face
• Pain and often tingling in the cheek, teeth, jaw, lips, and gums (sometimes forehead & eyes as well) • Throbbing, burning, or aching pain at the base of the skull (where the upper neck meets the skull)
(a) pain often moves up the back of the head and into the sides of the head (b) intense to very intense pain - may be mistaken for a cluster headache
• A radiating pain pattern (usually sharp or electric shock-type pain) which moves from the base of the skull into the eyes, nose, and sinuses • Tightness in the upper shoulders & shoulder blades • Limited motion when turning the head towards the side of pain • Symptoms get worse as the day goes on (usually around the early afternoon) • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea • Constant burning pain which may lead to feeling "sore" near the base of the skull • Extremely sensitive scalp region which is easily triggered by even the smallest thing • Extremely sensitive face region which may trigger symptoms just by touching the face (especially near the mouth) • Pain behind the eye (sometimes only one-sided eye pain)
Common Before the Advanced System • Sometimes even a light touch over the face or in the mouth can trigger those sharp pains • Certain simple activities and movements trigger pain bouts or cause an onset of symptoms such as:
(a) turning your head to the side, or simply moving your neck (b) putting your head on a pillow (meaning, lying on your back) (c) washing and brushing your hair (d) brushing your teeth (e) talking
• Medical testing has failed to see anything wrong with you • Doctors / specialists have left you with 2 main options:
◦ Various medication trials, which are typically only partially effective, and at higher dosages routinely have significant side effects, or ◦ Invasive nerve decompression surgeries, with unpredictable results and risk of serious trigeminal nerve injury, and other associated risks
• Symptoms tend to worsen at around 10AM - 3PM
Occipital Neuralgia
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Throbbing, burning or aching pain at the base of the skull (where the upper neck meets the skull) - especially in the morning
(a) pain often moves up the back of the head and into the sides of the head (b) intense to very intense pain - may be mistaken for a cluster headache (c) burning pain may lead to feeling "sore" at or near the base of the skull
• A radiating pain pattern (usually sharp, electric shock, or tingling-type pain) which moves from the base of the skull into the eyes, nose, sinuses, and, in many cases, scalp as well • Tightness in the upper shoulders & shoulder blades • Limited motion when turning the head towards the side of pain • Symptoms tend to worsen as the day goes on (usually around early afternoon) • An extremely sensitive scalp region which is easily triggered by even the smallest thing • Sensitivity to light (in some cases) • Sensitivity to sound (in some cases) • Nausea and/or vomiting (in some cases) • Dizziness (in some cases) • Pain behind the eye (in some cases, only one-sided eye pain) • Often includes episodic pain bursts or bouts of pain • Unilateral, one-sided pain or bilateral pain on both sides of the head
Common Before the Advanced System • Certain movements trigger pain bouts such as:
(a) turning your head to the side, or simply moving your neck (b) putting your head on a pillow (meaning, lying on your back) (c) washing and brushing your hair (d) moving the neck
• Laying on the back can create:
(a) fullness/pressure of the sinuses (b) a runny nose (c) eye pain/pressure (d) forehead pain
Ocular & Ophthalmic Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Visual changes that last 15 – 20 minutes (sometimes as long as 1 hour) - sometimes occurring just in 1 eye
◦ Shimmering spots ◦ Blind spots ◦ Zigzag patterns ◦ Flashes of light ◦ Vision loss or temporary blindness (often in only 1 eye)
• Nausea/vomiting • Headache on one side of the head • Headache may worsen with neck movement • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound
Common Before the Advanced System • Symptoms may sometimes progress into a general, migraine pattern • Visual disturbances get in the way of normal, everyday activities, including working, driving, reading, etc. • Symptoms often present upon waking at the start of the day (often for no apparent reason) • On days migraines are not present upon waking, symptoms generally worsen at or around noon • Long car trips usually always trigger intense migraines
Cluster Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Intense, excruciating, one-sided pain (especially in 1 eye) • Eye: tears, intense pain, redness, and maybe swelling • Nose: nose stuffiness or sinus pressure (frequently on the same side as the eye pain) • Restlessness • Forehead / facial swelling • Lightheadedness- especially around noon (in some cases) • Drooping eyelid (in some cases)
Common Before the Advanced System • The back & forth rocking motion during cluster headache bouts- due to excruciating pain • Headaches tend to occur at the same time of day • Symptoms often tend to occur/get worse after exercising
Hemiplegic Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Weakness, numbness, and/or tingling on one side of the body (including an arm and/or leg) - often occurring on the same side as the hemiplegic migraine symptoms • Decreased muscle coordination • Headache • Nausea • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Aura symptoms and visual changes • Numbness and tingling • Mental "fog" and confusion • Difficulty speaking clearly
Common Before the Advanced System • Spending alot of time in dark, quiet rooms • On days that hemiplegic migraine symptoms are not present upon waking, symptoms generally worsen at around 10AM - 3PM • Long car trips often trigger an intense migraine
Vestibular Migraine & Migraine Associated Vertigo
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Dizziness and/or Vertigo (the latter, feeling as if the room is spinning):
◦ May be triggered when looking at moving objects ◦ Balance problems ◦ Motion sensitivity ◦ Unsteadiness - feeling like you’re rocking on a boat ◦ Sometimes lasts more than a few minutes (and in more advanced cases, days)
• Nausea and vomiting • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Can occur with or without the throbbing headache that's typical of a migraine • Lightheadedness • Visual auras (in some cases) • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus symptoms) • Ear fullness or pressure • Confusion or disorientation
Common Before the Advanced System • Partial or no relief with BPPV treatment • Motion sensitivity such as car sickness • Migraine or headache issues at some point in the past - even if delayed back many years
Abdominal Migraine / IBS / GERD
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Abdominal Pain • Nausea • Vomiting (sometimes) • Appetite loss • Pale skin • Numbness or tingling
Common Before the Advanced System • Abdominal migraines in childhood • Bouts seem to occur randomly • Everything looks “normal” at checkups, but there’s clearly something wrong • Can sometimes turn into a classic migraine • Abdominal migraine symptoms present upon waking for no apparent reason • Symptoms worsen at around 10AM - 3PM
Menstrual Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Consistent migraines around monthly cycle • Throbbing pain in the head (commonly worse on one side) • Nausea and/or vomiting • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound
Common Before the Advanced System • Migraines:
(a) usually start 1-2 days before (b) usually last 2-3 days after
• Not wanting to stay on meds- potentially due to only partial relief or perhaps not wanting medication side-effects • Neck & upper shoulders tighten up right before & during a menstrual migraine • Tightness ascends & moves into both the shoulder and shoulder blades at the same time
Cervicogenic Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Tightness in the upper shoulders and shoulder blades • Restricted range of motion - especially when turning the head toward the side of symptoms • Persistent neck tightness and fatigue • Non-throbbing, steady head pain that usually stays in the same place for extended periods of time • Headaches can be triggered by various neck movements and sustained neck postures (for instance, at a computer) and may radiate into the eyes • Pain in the eyes, forehead, and/or temples that can last for hours or days (usually associated with pain & tightness in the upper neck, near the base of the skull) • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Blurry vision – often in only one eye • Nausea and/or vomiting • Unilateral, one-sided pain of the head, face, neck, shoulder, or arm (in some cases)
Common Before the Advanced System • On days headache pain is not present, symptoms tend to worsen as the day goes on (especially by early afternoon at around 1PM - 2PM) • Symptoms commonly worsen for the first hour or so of the morning • Sudden head pain when sneezing, coughing, or looking upward for a sustained period of time
Migraine Continua
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Continuous headache pain that doesn't stop • Generally, the pain is always on the same side of the head and face (Note: A small percentage experience pain on both sides of their head and face) • Pain is moderate to severe in intensity • Symptoms usually present every single day for at least 3 months • Generally, pain doesn't switch sides from one side of the head & face to the other side • Eye tearing / redness • Sinus pressure / nose stuffiness / nasal fullness or congestion • Nausea and/or vomiting • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Drooping eyelid (in some cases)
Common Before the Advanced System • Consistently wondering if there is a burst blood vessel in the brain or some other serious brain problem (such as a brain tumor)
Migrainosus (also called status migraine, intractable migraine, or refractory migraine)
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Continuous headache pain that doesn't stop • Generally, always on the same side of the head and face (Note: A small percentage experience pain on both sides of their head and face) • Pain is moderate to severe in intensity • Symptoms usually always present every single day for at least 3 months • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea / vomiting • Sinus pressure / nose stuffiness
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
The ophthalmoplegic migraine has been reclassified more as neuralgia (nerve pain). That said, it commonly causes eye pain and/or pressure, as well as eye muscle incoordination as well as associated visual disturbances. Some even have an eyelid (or both eyelids) close for periods of time, which can be quite alarming.
It's certainly worth an evaluation with this meticulous System to determine if we can help you. Our experience has shown that we can often reverse these problems by addressing multiple nerve systems that converge in the brainstem. We do this by naturally calming down the excessive firing of brainstem nerves cascading up from nerves in the neck.
Retinal Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Vision loss or partial vision loss (Occurs most often in 1 eye) • Scotomas or “black spots” in visual field • Scintillations or light spots in visual field
Silent Migraine / Acephalgic Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
You may be familiar with auras, which many experience before the onset of a migraine. Auras can include all different types of manifestations- not just visual (which is very common). Visual auras routinely include brief bouts of seeing curved or squiggly lines, vision loss, light sensitivity, or blurry vision. Auras that don't fit the visual category can consist of such things as dizziness, numbness, tingling, weakness, confusion, difficulty speaking, and in some instances, even vomiting.
That said, silent migraines generally last only a few minutes, up to an hour- but without an associated headache.
We have found that brainstem hyper-activation from irritated nerves in the neck sets these auras off. By reversing the neck nerve irritation, brainstem hyperactivity routinely calms down quickly- and predictably. That has been our approach to rapidly reversing & consistently abolishing this seemingly cryptic problem.
Migraine with Brainstem Aura
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
Brainstem aura symptoms can be really frightening, as the aura manifestation can appear to be a really serious problem. Symptoms may act very similar to very serious disorders such as epilepsy, stroke, or transient ischemic attack. However, research points to elevated brainstem activity as the epicenter of the problem.
We have found that brainstem hyper-activation from irritated nerves in the neck sets these auras off, with rare exceptions. By reversing the neck nerve irritation, brainstem hyperactivity routinely calms down quickly and predictably. That has been our approach to rapidly reversing and consistently abolishing these seemingly very cryptic problems.
Rebound Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
Many headache and migraine sufferers unwittingly sabotage themselves, worsening pain and symptom problems by the way that they take medications. These medications may be over-the-counter pain relievers, or even by prescription. Some react negatively to taking a medication too often- for, say, three or more days per week. Most people do this in a cycle, medicating themselves too much for their physiology to handle. The "rebound" medication pattern is routinely a natural reaction when a pain reliever is wearing off. An increase in pain can prompt more medication use to continue symptom control. Therein lies the problem with rebound headaches. There can be a "boomerang effect" with this pattern of medication over-use. For instance, in this scenario, you may experience the onset of chronic, daily headaches, which may be even more severe than usual. The realization of this negative effect exposes that the "fix" is worse than the underlying problem itself! Basically, you'd be "rebounding" to a more intense and/or more frequent headache or migraine problem with what the body determines is an excessive frequency in medication use.
The Advanced System is designed to abolish the underlying headache & migraine issues by calming down brainstem activation. Our consistent experience is that irritated nerves in the neck are responsible for underlying brainstem nerve up-regulation (irritability).
Of course, breaking the medication-overuse rebound headaches by tapering and/or stopping the problem medication(s) is warranted. However, it would make sense to address the underlying cause of the nerve irritation problems that produce the headaches and migraines in the first place. That's likely the best strategy to successfully accomplish tapering off problematic medications & leaving them behind.
Visual Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Visual changes that last 15 – 20 minutes (sometimes as long as 1 hour) - sometimes occurring in just 1 eye
◦ Shimmering spots ◦ Blind spots ◦ Zigzag patterns ◦ Flashes of light ◦ Vision loss or temporary blindness (often in only 1 eye)
• Nausea/vomiting • Headache on one side of the head • Headache may worsen with neck movement • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound
Spinal Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Dizziness • Neck pain and stiffness • Hearing Loss • Blurred Vision • Sensitivity to light • Tinnitus & ringing in ears • Nausea • Seizures (in some cases)
Ice Pick Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Sudden, short head pain bursts • Often occur in waves over a few hours • Pains may occur in different/multiple areas of head at a time • Can occur, in some cases upwards of 40 times/day
Hypnic Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Bouts often last between 15 minutes and 4 hours • Most often occurs at nighttime & during sleep • Sensitivity to sound • Sensitivity to light • Sharp head pain, often in bursts
Neuralgiform Headache (SUNCT/SUNA)
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Unilateral head pain • Ear fullness • Nasal congestion
Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
Associated Complications & Symptoms • Paroxysmal Hemicrania - Related Symptoms • Cluster Headache - Related Symptoms • Neuralgiform Headache (SUNCT & SUNA) - Related Symptoms • Hemicrania Continua - Related Symptoms • Probable Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalagia - Related Symptoms
Paroxysmal Hemicrania
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Unilateral / one-sided pain (especially around forehead, eye, or temple) • Bouts often occur 10-20 times per day • Pain behind one eye • Eye irritation and in some cases swelling • Nasal / sinus congestion • Light & sound sensitivity • Face flushing
NDPH - New Daily Persistent Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Often unilateral, one-sided pain • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Mild nausea • Tightening pain sensations
Hemicrania Continua
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Continuous headache pain that doesn't stop • Generally, always on the same side of the head and face (Note: A small percentage experience pain on both sides of their head and face) • Pain is moderate to severe in intensity • Symptoms are present every single day for at least 3 months • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea / vomiting • Sinus pressure / nose stuffiness
Hemicrania Epileptica - Headache Attributed to Epileptic Seizure
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Often unilateral, one-sided pain • May include visual disturbances • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea & vomiting
Nummular Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Commonly prodding, pressure-like pain • Pain commonly occurs in the parietal region of the scalp • Fixed pain generally isolated in a specific elliptical or circular-shaped location • Tingling & numbness
*Please note that multiple migraine and headache diagnoses & conditions occurring at the same time is very common with our successful cases population due to the concurrent overlap between various nerve structures.
Click on any listing below to see symptoms we resolve. As mentioned, symptoms commonly overlap.
Chronic Migraine (without aura)
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Severe head pain / headache • Nausea • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Dizziness • Tightness in upper shoulders • Tightness in shoulder blades • Neck stiffness • Shoulder tension • Sinus pressure • Nose stuffiness • Eye pain / pressure • Eye dryness / itchiness • Ear fullness / pressure • Jaw tightness / pain / clicking • Tooth pain / pressure • Arm pain / numbness
Common Before the Advanced System • No tingling in the hand or face before the onset of migraine (like the tingling symptoms which occur with aura in most cases) • Symptoms generally worsen at around 10AM - 3PM • Long car trips often trigger an intense migraine • Symptoms tend to get worse around noon on days that symptoms aren't present upon waking
Chronic Migraine (with aura)
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
Main Symptoms • Severe head pain / headache • Nausea • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Dizziness • Tightness in upper shoulders • Tightness in shoulder blades • Auras / visual disturbances (see below) • Neck stiffness • Shoulder tension • Sinus pressure • Nose stuffiness • Eye pain / pressure • Eye dryness / itchiness • Ear fullness / pressure • Jaw tightness / pain / clicking • Tooth pain / pressure • Arm pain / numbness • Tingling in the hands and/or face
Aura Symptoms • Auras often start less than an hour before the onset of a headache • Sensitivity to light • Vertigo, dizziness or “spinning” feeling • Numbness and tingling • Difficulty speaking • Confusion or disorientation (aphasia) • Changes of vision or “Visual Auras” including:
◦ Flashes of light ◦ Vision loss or temporary blindness in one or both eyes ◦ Shimmering spots or “stars” ◦ Blind spots (scotomas) ◦ Colored spots ◦ Tunnel vision ◦ Flashing lights ◦ Zigzag lines that slowly float across your vision field ◦ Object size & shape distortions ◦ Pulsating and shimmering patches
Common Before the Advanced System • Tingling in the hand or face before the onset of migraine (unlike with non-aura chronic migraines which usually lack tingling symptoms) • Shoulders automatically seem to "tighten up" at or around the time when aura symptoms appear • Symptoms generally worsen at around 10AM - 3PM • Long car trips often trigger an intense migraine • Symptoms tend to get worse around noon on days that symptoms aren't present upon waking
Tension & Stress Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Tightness or an aching/dull pressure across the forehead and the sides (temples) or back of the head near the base of the skull • Upper shoulder & shoulder blade tightness (which sometimes extends lower into shoulder blades) • Sinus pressure or nose stuffiness • Pressure, fullness, and pain in the forehead, brow, and cheeks • Scalp, neck, and shoulder tenderness • Deep, constant pain in the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and forehead • Facial swelling • A feeling of "fullness" in your ears • Worsening pain with sudden head movements (which often gets worse when bending down at the waist) • Lessened sense of smell • Achy feeling in the upper teeth
Common Before the Advanced System • Tightness often moving from the upper shoulder muscles to your shoulder blades • Sometimes, you believe they’re a sinus headache because of pressure in the sinuses and stuffy nose • Symptoms usually worsening as the day goes on – usually early afternoon at around 1PM - 3PM, at which time many find themselves reaching for Advil, Excedrin, or Tylenol • You don’t think it’s a migraine because you don’t have dizziness, nausea/vomiting, or visual disturbances/aura symptoms • Mood, focus/concentration, and productivity constantly suffer
Sinus Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Fullness, pressure, and/or pain in the forehead, brow, eyes, and cheeks • Sinus pressure & nose stuffiness • Deep, constant pain in the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and forehead • A feeling of "fullness" in the ears • Facial swelling • Worsening pain with sudden head movements (which often gets worse when bending down at the waist) • Lessened sense of smell • Achy feeling in the upper teeth
Common Before the Advanced System • On days not waking up feeling congested, sinus pressure often builds as the day goes on • Stuffy or runny nose usually always present by early afternoon • Commonly, not having as many issues with nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to bright lights or noise (as with many other condition types) • Patients trying various allergy interventions & treatments and/or seeing ENT doctors
Radiculopathy
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
Usual Cases • Cervical and/or lumbar radiculopathy • Numbness/tingling/tightness or pain (commonly a burning sensation) in the upper shoulder, shoulder blade, arm, forearm, hand, or fingers (as well as, in some instances, chest, neck, and upper back pain) • Pain or symptoms usually start in the neck and travel down the arm toward the elbow or hand • More frequent or intense symptoms in just one arm (in many cases) • Certain neck movements (such as looking up and/or turning the head fully toward the same side as symptoms) can worsen radiculopathy symptoms within seconds • Lack of coordination (esp. in hands) • Loss of arm reflexes (in some cases)
In More Advanced Cases • Arm and/or hand weakness, making opening jars, typing, writing, or lifting objects difficult • Decreased sensation in the hand or fingers (sometimes shoulder & arm as well)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Extremely severe pains including:
◦ Spontaneous, sharp, shooting and jabbing pains in the face ◦ Electrical shock-type pains in the head and face
• Pain and often tingling in the cheek, teeth, jaw, lips, and gums (sometimes forehead & eyes as well) • Throbbing, burning, or aching pain at the base of the skull (where the upper neck meets the skull)
(a) pain often moves up the back of the head and into the sides of the head (b) intense to very intense pain - may be mistaken for a cluster headache
• A radiating pain pattern (usually sharp or electric shock-type pain) which moves from the base of the skull into the eyes, nose, and sinuses • Tightness in the upper shoulders & shoulder blades • Limited motion when turning the head towards the side of pain • Symptoms get worse as the day goes on (usually around the early afternoon) • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea • Constant burning pain which may lead to feeling "sore" near the base of the skull • Extremely sensitive scalp region which is easily triggered by even the smallest thing • Extremely sensitive face region which may trigger symptoms just by touching the face (especially near the mouth) • Pain behind the eye (sometimes only one-sided eye pain)
Common Before the Advanced System • Sometimes even a light touch over the face or in the mouth can trigger those sharp pains • Certain simple activities and movements trigger pain bouts or cause an onset of symptoms such as:
(a) turning your head to the side, or simply moving your neck (b) putting your head on a pillow (meaning, lying on your back) (c) washing and brushing your hair (d) brushing your teeth (e) talking
• Medical testing has failed to see anything wrong with you • Doctors / specialists have left you with 2 main options:
◦ Various medication trials, which are typically only partially effective, and at higher dosages routinely have significant side effects, or ◦ Invasive nerve decompression surgeries, with unpredictable results and risk of serious trigeminal nerve injury, and other associated risks
• Symptoms tend to worsen at around 10AM - 3PM
Occipital Neuralgia
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Throbbing, burning or aching pain at the base of the skull (where the upper neck meets the skull) - especially in the morning
(a) pain often moves up the back of the head and into the sides of the head (b) intense to very intense pain - may be mistaken for a cluster headache (c) burning pain may lead to feeling "sore" at or near the base of the skull
• A radiating pain pattern (usually sharp, electric shock, or tingling-type pain) which moves from the base of the skull into the eyes, nose, sinuses, and, in many cases, scalp as well • Tightness in the upper shoulders & shoulder blades • Limited motion when turning the head towards the side of pain • Symptoms tend to worsen as the day goes on (usually around early afternoon) • An extremely sensitive scalp region which is easily triggered by even the smallest thing • Sensitivity to light (in some cases) • Sensitivity to sound (in some cases) • Nausea and/or vomiting (in some cases) • Dizziness (in some cases) • Pain behind the eye (in some cases, only one-sided eye pain) • Often includes episodic pain bursts or bouts of pain • Unilateral, one-sided pain or bilateral pain on both sides of the head
Common Before the Advanced System • Certain movements trigger pain bouts such as:
(a) turning your head to the side, or simply moving your neck (b) putting your head on a pillow (meaning, lying on your back) (c) washing and brushing your hair (d) moving the neck
• Laying on the back can create:
(a) fullness/pressure of the sinuses (b) a runny nose (c) eye pain/pressure (d) forehead pain
Ocular & Ophthalmic Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Visual changes that last 15 – 20 minutes (sometimes as long as 1 hour) - sometimes occurring just in 1 eye
◦ Shimmering spots ◦ Blind spots ◦ Zigzag patterns ◦ Flashes of light ◦ Vision loss or temporary blindness (often in only 1 eye)
• Nausea/vomiting • Headache on one side of the head • Headache may worsen with neck movement • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound
Common Before the Advanced System • Symptoms may sometimes progress into a general, migraine pattern • Visual disturbances get in the way of normal, everyday activities, including working, driving, reading, etc. • Symptoms often present upon waking at the start of the day (often for no apparent reason) • On days migraines are not present upon waking, symptoms generally worsen at or around noon • Long car trips usually always trigger intense migraines
Cluster Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Intense, excruciating, one-sided pain (especially in 1 eye) • Eye: tears, intense pain, redness, and maybe swelling • Nose: nose stuffiness or sinus pressure (frequently on the same side as the eye pain) • Restlessness • Forehead / facial swelling • Lightheadedness- especially around noon (in some cases) • Drooping eyelid (in some cases)
Common Before the Advanced System • The back & forth rocking motion during cluster headache bouts- due to excruciating pain • Headaches tend to occur at the same time of day • Symptoms often tend to occur/get worse after exercising
Hemiplegic Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Weakness, numbness, and/or tingling on one side of the body (including an arm and/or leg) - often occurring on the same side as the hemiplegic migraine symptoms • Decreased muscle coordination • Headache • Nausea • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Aura symptoms and visual changes • Numbness and tingling • Mental "fog" and confusion • Difficulty speaking clearly
Common Before the Advanced System • Spending alot of time in dark, quiet rooms • On days that hemiplegic migraine symptoms are not present upon waking, symptoms generally worsen at around 10AM - 3PM • Long car trips often trigger an intense migraine
Vestibular Migraine & Migraine Associated Vertigo
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Dizziness and/or Vertigo (the latter, feeling as if the room is spinning):
◦ May be triggered when looking at moving objects ◦ Balance problems ◦ Motion sensitivity ◦ Unsteadiness - feeling like you’re rocking on a boat ◦ Sometimes lasts more than a few minutes (and in more advanced cases, days)
• Nausea and vomiting • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Can occur with or without the throbbing headache that's typical of a migraine • Lightheadedness • Visual auras (in some cases) • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus symptoms) • Ear fullness or pressure • Confusion or disorientation
Common Before the Advanced System • Partial or no relief with BPPV treatment • Motion sensitivity such as car sickness • Migraine or headache issues at some point in the past - even if delayed back many years
Abdominal Migraine / IBS / GERD
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Abdominal Pain • Nausea • Vomiting (sometimes) • Appetite loss • Pale skin • Numbness or tingling
Common Before the Advanced System • Abdominal migraines in childhood • Bouts seem to occur randomly • Everything looks “normal” at checkups, but there’s clearly something wrong • Can sometimes turn into a classic migraine • Abdominal migraine symptoms present upon waking for no apparent reason • Symptoms worsen at around 10AM - 3PM
Menstrual Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Consistent migraines around monthly cycle • Throbbing pain in the head (commonly worse on one side) • Nausea and/or vomiting • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound
Common Before the Advanced System • Migraines:
(a) usually start 1-2 days before (b) usually last 2-3 days after
• Not wanting to stay on meds- potentially due to only partial relief or perhaps not wanting medication side-effects • Neck & upper shoulders tighten up right before & during a menstrual migraine • Tightness ascends & moves into both the shoulder and shoulder blades at the same time
Cervicogenic Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Tightness in the upper shoulders and shoulder blades • Restricted range of motion - especially when turning the head toward the side of symptoms • Persistent neck tightness and fatigue • Non-throbbing, steady head pain that usually stays in the same place for extended periods of time • Headaches can be triggered by various neck movements and sustained neck postures (for instance, at a computer) and may radiate into the eyes • Pain in the eyes, forehead, and/or temples that can last for hours or days (usually associated with pain & tightness in the upper neck, near the base of the skull) • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Blurry vision – often in only one eye • Nausea and/or vomiting • Unilateral, one-sided pain of the head, face, neck, shoulder, or arm (in some cases)
Common Before the Advanced System • On days headache pain is not present, symptoms tend to worsen as the day goes on (especially by early afternoon at around 1PM - 2PM) • Symptoms commonly worsen for the first hour or so of the morning • Sudden head pain when sneezing, coughing, or looking upward for a sustained period of time
Migraine Continua
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Continuous headache pain that doesn't stop • Generally, the pain is always on the same side of the head and face (Note: A small percentage experience pain on both sides of their head and face) • Pain is moderate to severe in intensity • Symptoms usually present every single day for at least 3 months • Generally, pain doesn't switch sides from one side of the head & face to the other side • Eye tearing / redness • Sinus pressure / nose stuffiness / nasal fullness or congestion • Nausea and/or vomiting • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Drooping eyelid (in some cases)
Common Before the Advanced System • Consistently wondering if there is a burst blood vessel in the brain or some other serious brain problem (such as a brain tumor)
Migrainosus (also called status migraine, intractable migraine, or refractory migraine)
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Continuous headache pain that doesn't stop • Generally, always on the same side of the head and face (Note: A small percentage experience pain on both sides of their head and face) • Pain is moderate to severe in intensity • Symptoms usually always present every single day for at least 3 months • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea / vomiting • Sinus pressure / nose stuffiness
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
The ophthalmoplegic migraine has been reclassified more as neuralgia (nerve pain). That said, it commonly causes eye pain and/or pressure, as well as eye muscle incoordination as well as associated visual disturbances. Some even have an eyelid (or both eyelids) close for periods of time, which can be quite alarming.
It's certainly worth an evaluation with this meticulous System to determine if we can help you. Our experience has shown that we can often reverse these problems by addressing multiple nerve systems that converge in the brainstem. We do this by naturally calming down the excessive firing of brainstem nerves cascading up from nerves in the neck.
Retinal Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Vision loss or partial vision loss (Occurs most often in 1 eye) • Scotomas or “black spots” in visual field • Scintillations or light spots in visual field
Silent Migraine / Acephalgic Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
You may be familiar with auras, which many experience before the onset of a migraine. Auras can include all different types of manifestations- not just visual (which is very common). Visual auras routinely include brief bouts of seeing curved or squiggly lines, vision loss, light sensitivity, or blurry vision. Auras that don't fit the visual category can consist of such things as dizziness, numbness, tingling, weakness, confusion, difficulty speaking, and in some instances, even vomiting.
That said, silent migraines generally last only a few minutes, up to an hour- but without an associated headache.
We have found that brainstem hyper-activation from irritated nerves in the neck sets these auras off. By reversing the neck nerve irritation, brainstem hyperactivity routinely calms down quickly- and predictably. That has been our approach to rapidly reversing & consistently abolishing this seemingly cryptic problem.
Migraine with Brainstem Aura
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
Brainstem aura symptoms can be really frightening, as the aura manifestation can appear to be a really serious problem. Symptoms may act very similar to very serious disorders such as epilepsy, stroke, or transient ischemic attack. However, research points to elevated brainstem activity as the epicenter of the problem.
We have found that brainstem hyper-activation from irritated nerves in the neck sets these auras off, with rare exceptions. By reversing the neck nerve irritation, brainstem hyperactivity routinely calms down quickly and predictably. That has been our approach to rapidly reversing and consistently abolishing these seemingly very cryptic problems.
Rebound Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
Many headache and migraine sufferers unwittingly sabotage themselves, worsening pain and symptom problems by the way that they take medications. These medications may be over-the-counter pain relievers, or even by prescription. Some react negatively to taking a medication too often- for, say, three or more days per week. Most people do this in a cycle, medicating themselves too much for their physiology to handle. The "rebound" medication pattern is routinely a natural reaction when a pain reliever is wearing off. An increase in pain can prompt more medication use to continue symptom control. Therein lies the problem with rebound headaches. There can be a "boomerang effect" with this pattern of medication over-use. For instance, in this scenario, you may experience the onset of chronic, daily headaches, which may be even more severe than usual. The realization of this negative effect exposes that the "fix" is worse than the underlying problem itself! Basically, you'd be "rebounding" to a more intense and/or more frequent headache or migraine problem with what the body determines is an excessive frequency in medication use.
The Advanced System is designed to abolish the underlying headache & migraine issues by calming down brainstem activation. Our consistent experience is that irritated nerves in the neck are responsible for underlying brainstem nerve up-regulation (irritability).
Of course, breaking the medication-overuse rebound headaches by tapering and/or stopping the problem medication(s) is warranted. However, it would make sense to address the underlying cause of the nerve irritation problems that produce the headaches and migraines in the first place. That's likely the best strategy to successfully accomplish tapering off problematic medications & leaving them behind.
Visual Migraine
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Visual changes that last 15 – 20 minutes (sometimes as long as 1 hour) - sometimes occurring in just 1 eye
◦ Shimmering spots ◦ Blind spots ◦ Zigzag patterns ◦ Flashes of light ◦ Vision loss or temporary blindness (often in only 1 eye)
• Nausea/vomiting • Headache on one side of the head • Headache may worsen with neck movement • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound
Spinal Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Dizziness • Neck pain and stiffness • Hearing Loss • Blurred Vision • Sensitivity to light • Tinnitus & ringing in ears • Nausea • Seizures (in some cases)
Ice Pick Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Sudden, short head pain bursts • Often occur in waves over a few hours • Pains may occur in different/multiple areas of head at a time • Can occur, in some cases upwards of 40 times/day
Hypnic Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Bouts often last between 15 minutes and 4 hours • Most often occurs at nighttime & during sleep • Sensitivity to sound • Sensitivity to light • Sharp head pain, often in bursts
Neuralgiform Headache (SUNCT/SUNA)
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Unilateral head pain • Ear fullness • Nasal congestion
Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
Associated Complications & Symptoms • Paroxysmal Hemicrania - Related Symptoms • Cluster Headache - Related Symptoms • Neuralgiform Headache (SUNCT & SUNA) - Related Symptoms • Hemicrania Continua - Related Symptoms • Probable Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalagia - Related Symptoms
Paroxysmal Hemicrania
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Unilateral / one-sided pain (especially around forehead, eye, or temple) • Bouts often occur 10-20 times per day • Pain behind one eye • Eye irritation and in some cases swelling • Nasal / sinus congestion • Light & sound sensitivity • Face flushing
NDPH - New Daily Persistent Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Often unilateral, one-sided pain • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Mild nausea • Tightening pain sensations
Hemicrania Continua
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Continuous headache pain that doesn't stop • Generally, always on the same side of the head and face (Note: A small percentage experience pain on both sides of their head and face) • Pain is moderate to severe in intensity • Symptoms are present every single day for at least 3 months • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea / vomiting • Sinus pressure / nose stuffiness
Hemicrania Epileptica - Headache Attributed to Epileptic Seizure
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Often unilateral, one-sided pain • May include visual disturbances • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea & vomiting
Nummular Headache
Symptoms We Successfully Resolve:
Note: Symptoms we resolve often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
• Commonly prodding, pressure-like pain • Pain commonly occurs in the parietal region of the scalp • Fixed pain generally isolated in a specific elliptical or circular-shaped location • Tingling & numbness
We’ve learned over the last 17 years that lasting relief is a direct science, and its progress can be tracked in a predictable and calculable manner.*
We also know that lasting relief has nothing to do with that new diet plan in that book, that supplement regimen, or that new injection – because the pain will always come back if that diet is broken, the supplement dose is skipped, or the injection wears off. This leaves you feeling trapped in a life of constantly avoiding headache and migraine triggers.
Furthermore, we’ve found lasting relief has nothing to do with vague questions we hear from most neurologists and doctors. We don’t ask those kind of vague questions because we have to know the exact and quantifiable data of our patients so we can develop custom System algorithms according to their exact conditions and real-time symptom response.
So there’s a very real dilemma here: headache and migraine sufferers need to waste their valuable time and financial resources over and over again on those same injections, medications, and other therapies and treatments because they cannot attain permanent relief.*
And that’s sadly what much of the internet teaches currently – that temporary relief is the best case scenario.
For 17 years, we’ve been perfecting the science of lasting relief using a highly detailed algorithmic System.
The result?
More than 4,200 patients have already stopped medications, injections, dietary interventions, and other treatments – most of them for years.*
In our direct experience over many thousands of patients, the results of our Advanced System are unequaled by any therapy or treatment we’ve ever seen even for the most severe and difficult conditions.*
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*Please Note: We don't accept all cases. We make sure each case is a good fit first.
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Our Approach vs Medications
Medications like triptans have long been a standard in migraine & headache treatments. However, in our experience, medications don't last. This leaves patients in a "never ending cycle" of constantly needing to take the medications again and repeat their visits to doctors' offices.
In contrast, our mission is to make our patients so pain-free, that they don't need medications once the symptoms resolve. This is something we repeatedly accomplish in our Advanced Treatment & Program.
Our Approach vs Injections
Both the usual injections as well as the newer CGRP injections are often "stacked" on top of medications to get patients relief. However, when patients need more than this, they often see us because they're still not getting the effective relief they were looking for while on both medications + injections.
In contrast, our approach is made to resolve these issues at their source, so that the symptoms & pain no longer occur. This means our patients can gradually "taper off" of their medications and injections gradually over a few weeks, until they don't need them anymore.
Our Approach vs Surgery
Surgery is not only expensive, but comes with some risks. Surgery often alters the anatomy of the nerves & spine, and often requires many years of follow-ups post-surgery. Furthermore, surgery, in our experience, often isn't an end-all solution due to the number of patients we receive who've had surgeries yet still have migraine, headache, and related symptoms. Also, because surgery alters the fundamental anatomy of the nerves & spine, a natural solution, in some cases, may become less effective post-surgery.
In contrast, there is no surgery or chemicals involved in what we do. All sessions occur online through our highly specialized remote Program, which resolves even intensive migraine, headache, and related symptom problems.
Our Approach vs Other Treatments / Therapies
This Treatment is drastically different than other treatments & therapies. The Advanced Treatment doesn't seek to just get patients relief. Instead, it's primary focus is on solving patients' migraines, headaches, and related symptoms from where they actually first begin & start- so the symptoms can then stay gone. When this happens, we've found there's no real need to numb the pain with medications and injections or to avoid triggers.*
This makes our approach fundamentally different than other options, as our Advanced Treatment seeks to resolve the true source of the symptoms- instead of simply "numb" the symptoms temporarily, which, in our perspective, isn't a true solution.
*You can learn more about how what we do compares at our Quick Answer HelpCenterHERE under the category "Efficacy".
Problems that we routinely abolish with this Natural System of Evaluation and Treatment:
Important Note: We are currently looking for the most difficult to treat patients and headache & migraine cases. This usually means having tried multiple headache & migraine treatments over many, many years as well as multiple treatments at the same time without getting significant relief.
Symptoms
Headache
Tightness in the upper shoulders & shoulder blades
*Please note that multiple migraine and headache diagnoses & conditions occurring at the same time is very common with our successful patient population due to the concurrent overlap between various nerve structures.
Click on any listing below to see symptoms we treat. As mentioned, symptoms commonly overlap.
Chronic Migraine (without aura)
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Severe head pain / headache • Nausea • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Dizziness • Tightness in upper shoulders • Tightness in shoulder blades • Neck stiffness • Shoulder tension • Sinus pressure • Nose stuffiness • Eye pain / pressure • Eye dryness / itchiness • Ear fullness / pressure • Jaw tightness / pain / clicking • Tooth pain / pressure • Arm pain / numbness
Common Before Treatment • No tingling in the hand or face before the onset of migraine (like the tingling symptoms which occur with aura in most cases) • Symptoms generally worsen at around 10AM - 3PM • Long car trips often trigger an intense migraine • Symptoms tend to get worse around noon on days that symptoms aren't present upon waking
Chronic Migraine (with aura)
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
Main Symptoms • Severe head pain / headache • Nausea • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Dizziness • Tightness in upper shoulders • Tightness in shoulder blades • Auras / visual disturbances (see below) • Neck stiffness • Shoulder tension • Sinus pressure • Nose stuffiness • Eye pain / pressure • Eye dryness / itchiness • Ear fullness / pressure • Jaw tightness / pain / clicking • Tooth pain / pressure • Arm pain / numbness • Tingling in the hands and/or face
Aura Symptoms • Auras often start less than an hour before the onset of a headache • Sensitivity to light • Vertigo, dizziness or “spinning” feeling • Numbness and tingling • Difficulty speaking • Confusion or disorientation (aphasia) • Changes of vision or “Visual Auras” including:
◦ Flashes of light ◦ Vision loss or temporary blindness in one or both eyes ◦ Shimmering spots or “stars” ◦ Blind spots (scotomas) ◦ Colored spots ◦ Tunnel vision ◦ Flashing lights ◦ Zigzag lines that slowly float across your vision field ◦ Object size & shape distortions ◦ Pulsating and shimmering patches
Common Before Treatment • Tingling in the hand or face before the onset of migraine (unlike with non-aura chronic migraines which usually lack tingling symptoms) • Shoulders automatically seem to "tighten up" at or around the time when aura symptoms appear • Symptoms generally worsen at around 10AM - 3PM • Long car trips often trigger an intense migraine • Symptoms tend to get worse around noon on days that symptoms aren't present upon waking
Tension & Stress Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Tightness or an aching/dull pressure across the forehead and the sides (temples) or back of the head near the base of the skull • Upper shoulder & shoulder blade tightness (which sometimes extends lower into shoulder blades) • Sinus pressure or nose stuffiness • Pressure, fullness, and pain in the forehead, brow, and cheeks • Scalp, neck, and shoulder tenderness • Deep, constant pain in the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and forehead • Facial swelling • A feeling of "fullness" in your ears • Worsening pain with sudden head movements (which often gets worse when bending down at the waist) • Lessened sense of smell • Achy feeling in the upper teeth
Common Before Treatment • Tightness often moving from the upper shoulder muscles to your shoulder blades • Sometimes, you believe they’re a sinus headache because of pressure in the sinuses and stuffy nose • Symptoms usually worsening as the day goes on – usually early afternoon at around 1PM - 3PM, at which time many find themselves reaching for Advil, Excedrin, or Tylenol • You don’t think it’s a migraine because you don’t have dizziness, nausea/vomiting, or visual disturbances/aura symptoms • Mood, focus/concentration, and productivity constantly suffer
Sinus Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Fullness, pressure, and/or pain in the forehead, brow, eyes, and cheeks • Sinus pressure & nose stuffiness • Deep, constant pain in the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and forehead • A feeling of "fullness" in the ears • Facial swelling • Worsening pain with sudden head movements (which often gets worse when bending down at the waist) • Lessened sense of smell • Achy feeling in the upper teeth
Common Before Treatment • On days not waking up feeling congested, sinus pressure often builds as the day goes on • Stuffy or runny nose usually always present by early afternoon • Commonly, not having as many issues with nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to bright lights or noise (as with many other condition types) • Patients trying various allergy interventions & treatments and/or seeing ENT doctors
Radiculopathy
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
Usual Cases • Cervical and/or lumbar radiculopathy • Numbness/tingling/tightness or pain (commonly a burning sensation) in the upper shoulder, shoulder blade, arm, forearm, hand, or fingers (as well as, in some instances, chest, neck, and upper back pain) • Pain or symptoms usually start in the neck and travel down the arm toward the elbow or hand • More frequent or intense symptoms in just one arm (in many cases) • Certain neck movements (such as looking up and/or turning the head fully toward the same side as symptoms) can worsen radiculopathy symptoms within seconds • Lack of coordination (esp. in hands) • Loss of arm reflexes (in some cases)
In More Advanced Cases • Arm and/or hand weakness, making opening jars, typing, writing, or lifting objects difficult • Decreased sensation in the hand or fingers (sometimes shoulder & arm as well)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Extremely severe pains including:
◦ Spontaneous, sharp, shooting and jabbing pains in the face ◦ Electrical shock-type pains in the head and face
• Pain and often tingling in the cheek, teeth, jaw, lips, and gums (sometimes forehead & eyes as well) • Throbbing, burning, or aching pain at the base of the skull (where the upper neck meets the skull)
(a) pain often moves up the back of the head and into the sides of the head (b) intense to very intense pain - may be mistaken for a cluster headache
• A radiating pain pattern (usually sharp or electric shock-type pain) which moves from the base of the skull into the eyes, nose, and sinuses • Tightness in the upper shoulders & shoulder blades • Limited motion when turning the head towards the side of pain • Symptoms get worse as the day goes on (usually around the early afternoon) • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea • Constant burning pain which may lead to feeling "sore" near the base of the skull • Extremely sensitive scalp region which is easily triggered by even the smallest thing • Extremely sensitive face region which may trigger symptoms just by touching the face (especially near the mouth) • Pain behind the eye (sometimes only one-sided eye pain)
Common Before Treatment • Sometimes even a light touch over the face or in the mouth can trigger those sharp pains • Certain simple activities and movements trigger pain bouts or cause an onset of symptoms such as:
(a) turning your head to the side, or simply moving your neck (b) putting your head on a pillow (meaning, lying on your back) (c) washing and brushing your hair (d) brushing your teeth (e) talking
• Medical testing has failed to see anything wrong with you • Doctors / specialists have left you with 2 main options:
◦ Various medication trials, which are typically only partially effective, and at higher dosages routinely have significant side effects, or ◦ Invasive nerve decompression surgeries, with unpredictable results and risk of serious trigeminal nerve injury, and other associated risks
• Symptoms tend to worsen at around 10AM - 3PM
Occipital Neuralgia
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Throbbing, burning or aching pain at the base of the skull (where the upper neck meets the skull) - especially in the morning
(a) pain often moves up the back of the head and into the sides of the head (b) intense to very intense pain - may be mistaken for a cluster headache (c) burning pain may lead to feeling "sore" at or near the base of the skull
• A radiating pain pattern (usually sharp, electric shock, or tingling-type pain) which moves from the base of the skull into the eyes, nose, sinuses, and, in many cases, scalp as well • Tightness in the upper shoulders & shoulder blades • Limited motion when turning the head towards the side of pain • Symptoms tend to worsen as the day goes on (usually around early afternoon) • An extremely sensitive scalp region which is easily triggered by even the smallest thing • Sensitivity to light (in some cases) • Sensitivity to sound (in some cases) • Nausea and/or vomiting (in some cases) • Dizziness (in some cases) • Pain behind the eye (in some cases, only one-sided eye pain) • Often includes episodic pain bursts or bouts of pain • Unilateral, one-sided pain or bilateral pain on both sides of the head
Common Before Treatment • Certain movements trigger pain bouts such as:
(a) turning your head to the side, or simply moving your neck (b) putting your head on a pillow (meaning, lying on your back) (c) washing and brushing your hair (d) moving the neck
• Laying on the back can create:
(a) fullness/pressure of the sinuses (b) a runny nose (c) eye pain/pressure (d) forehead pain
Ocular & Ophthalmic Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Visual changes that last 15 – 20 minutes (sometimes as long as 1 hour) - sometimes occurring just in 1 eye
◦ Shimmering spots ◦ Blind spots ◦ Zigzag patterns ◦ Flashes of light ◦ Vision loss or temporary blindness (often in only 1 eye)
• Nausea/vomiting • Headache on one side of the head • Headache may worsen with neck movement • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound
Common Before Treatment • Symptoms may sometimes progress into a general, migraine pattern • Visual disturbances get in the way of normal, everyday activities, including working, driving, reading, etc. • Symptoms often present upon waking at the start of the day (often for no apparent reason) • On days migraines are not present upon waking, symptoms generally worsen at or around noon • Long car trips usually always trigger intense migraines
Cluster Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Intense, excruciating, one-sided pain (especially in 1 eye) • Eye: tears, intense pain, redness, and maybe swelling • Nose: nose stuffiness or sinus pressure (frequently on the same side as the eye pain) • Restlessness • Forehead / facial swelling • Lightheadedness- especially around noon (in some cases) • Drooping eyelid (in some cases)
Common Before Treatment • The back & forth rocking motion during cluster headache bouts- due to excruciating pain • Headaches tend to occur at the same time of day • Symptoms often tend to occur/get worse after exercising
Hemiplegic Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Weakness, numbness, and/or tingling on one side of the body (including an arm and/or leg) - often occurring on the same side as the hemiplegic migraine symptoms • Decreased muscle coordination • Headache • Nausea • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Aura symptoms and visual changes • Numbness and tingling • Mental "fog" and confusion • Difficulty speaking clearly
Common Before Treatment • Spending alot of time in dark, quiet rooms • On days that hemiplegic migraine symptoms are not present upon waking, symptoms generally worsen at around 10AM - 3PM • Long car trips often trigger an intense migraine
Vestibular Migraine & Migraine Associated Vertigo
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Dizziness and/or Vertigo (the latter, feeling as if the room is spinning):
◦ May be triggered when looking at moving objects ◦ Balance problems ◦ Motion sensitivity ◦ Unsteadiness - feeling like you’re rocking on a boat ◦ Sometimes lasts more than a few minutes (and in more advanced cases, days)
• Nausea and vomiting • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Can occur with or without the throbbing headache that's typical of a migraine • Lightheadedness • Visual auras (in some cases) • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus symptoms) • Ear fullness or pressure • Confusion or disorientation
Common Before Treatment • Partial or no relief with BPPV treatment • Motion sensitivity such as car sickness • Migraine or headache issues at some point in the past - even if delayed back many years
Abdominal Migraine / IBS / GERD
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Abdominal Pain • Nausea • Vomiting (sometimes) • Appetite loss • Pale skin • Numbness or tingling
Common Before Treatment • Abdominal migraines in childhood • Bouts seem to occur randomly • Everything looks “normal” at checkups, but there’s clearly something wrong • Can sometimes turn into a classic migraine • Abdominal migraine symptoms present upon waking for no apparent reason • Symptoms worsen at around 10AM - 3PM
Menstrual Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Consistent migraines around monthly cycle • Throbbing pain in the head (commonly worse on one side) • Nausea and/or vomiting • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound
Common Before Treatment • Migraines:
(a) usually start 1-2 days before (b) usually last 2-3 days after
• Not wanting to stay on meds- potentially due to only partial relief or perhaps not wanting medication side-effects • Neck & upper shoulders tighten up right before & during a menstrual migraine • Tightness ascends & moves into both the shoulder and shoulder blades at the same time
Cervicogenic Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Tightness in the upper shoulders and shoulder blades • Restricted range of motion - especially when turning the head toward the side of symptoms • Persistent neck tightness and fatigue • Non-throbbing, steady head pain that usually stays in the same place for extended periods of time • Headaches can be triggered by various neck movements and sustained neck postures (for instance, at a computer) and may radiate into the eyes • Pain in the eyes, forehead, and/or temples that can last for hours or days (usually associated with pain & tightness in the upper neck, near the base of the skull) • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Blurry vision – often in only one eye • Nausea and/or vomiting • Unilateral, one-sided pain of the head, face, neck, shoulder, or arm (in some cases)
Common Before Treatment • On days headache pain is not present, symptoms tend to worsen as the day goes on (especially by early afternoon at around 1PM - 2PM) • Symptoms commonly worsen for the first hour or so of the morning • Sudden head pain when sneezing, coughing, or looking upward for a sustained period of time
Migraine Continua
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Continuous headache pain that doesn't stop • Generally, the pain is always on the same side of the head and face (Note: A small percentage experience pain on both sides of their head and face) • Pain is moderate to severe in intensity • Symptoms usually present every single day for at least 3 months • Generally, pain doesn't switch sides from one side of the head & face to the other side • Eye tearing / redness • Sinus pressure / nose stuffiness / nasal fullness or congestion • Nausea and/or vomiting • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Drooping eyelid (in some cases)
Common Before Treatment • Consistently wondering if there is a burst blood vessel in the brain or some other serious brain problem (such as a brain tumor)
Migrainosus (also called status migraine, intractable migraine, or refractory migraine)
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Continuous headache pain that doesn't stop • Generally, always on the same side of the head and face (Note: A small percentage experience pain on both sides of their head and face) • Pain is moderate to severe in intensity • Symptoms usually always present every single day for at least 3 months • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea / vomiting • Sinus pressure / nose stuffiness
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
The ophthalmoplegic migraine has been reclassified more as neuralgia (nerve pain). That said, it commonly causes eye pain and/or pressure, as well as eye muscle incoordination as well as associated visual disturbances. Some even have an eyelid (or both eyelids) close for periods of time, which can be quite alarming.
It's certainly worth an evaluation with this meticulous System to determine if we can help you. Our experience has shown that we can often reverse these problems by addressing multiple nerve systems that converge in the brainstem. We do this by naturally calming down the excessive firing of brainstem nerves cascading up from nerves in the neck.
Retinal Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Vision loss or partial vision loss (Occurs most often in 1 eye) • Scotomas or “black spots” in visual field • Scintillations or light spots in visual field
Silent Migraine / Acephalgic Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
You may be familiar with auras, which many experience before the onset of a migraine. Auras can include all different types of manifestations- not just visual (which is very common). Visual auras routinely include brief bouts of seeing curved or squiggly lines, vision loss, light sensitivity, or blurry vision. Auras that don't fit the visual category can consist of such things as dizziness, numbness, tingling, weakness, confusion, difficulty speaking, and in some instances, even vomiting.
That said, silent migraines generally last only a few minutes, up to an hour- but without an associated headache.
We have found that brainstem hyper-activation from irritated nerves in the neck sets these auras off. By reversing the neck nerve irritation, brainstem hyperactivity routinely calms down quickly- and predictably. That has been our approach to rapidly reversing & consistently abolishing this seemingly cryptic problem.
Migraine with Brainstem Aura
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
Brainstem aura symptoms can be really frightening, as the aura manifestation can appear to be a really serious problem. Symptoms may act very similar to very serious disorders such as epilepsy, stroke, or transient ischemic attack. However, research points to elevated brainstem activity as the epicenter of the problem.
We have found that brainstem hyper-activation from irritated nerves in the neck sets these auras off, with rare exceptions. By reversing the neck nerve irritation, brainstem hyperactivity routinely calms down quickly and predictably. That has been our approach to rapidly reversing and consistently abolishing these seemingly very cryptic problems.
Rebound Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
Many headache and migraine sufferers unwittingly sabotage themselves, worsening pain and symptom problems by the way that they take medications. These medications may be over-the-counter pain relievers, or even by prescription. Some react negatively to taking a medication too often- for, say, three or more days per week. Most people do this in a cycle, medicating themselves too much for their physiology to handle. The "rebound" medication pattern is routinely a natural reaction when a pain reliever is wearing off. An increase in pain can prompt more medication use to continue symptom control. Therein lies the problem with rebound headaches. There can be a "boomerang effect" with this pattern of medication over-use. For instance, in this scenario, you may experience the onset of chronic, daily headaches, which may be even more severe than usual. The realization of this negative effect exposes that the "fix" is worse than the underlying problem itself! Basically, you'd be "rebounding" to a more intense and/or more frequent headache or migraine problem with what the body determines is an excessive frequency in medication use.
This Treatment is designed to abolish the underlying headache & migraine issues by calming down brainstem activation. Our consistent experience is that irritated nerves in the neck are responsible for underlying brainstem nerve up-regulation (irritability).
Of course, breaking the medication-overuse rebound headaches by tapering and/or stopping the problem medication(s) is warranted. However, it would make sense to address the underlying cause of the nerve irritation problems that produce the headaches and migraines in the first place. That's likely the best strategy to successfully accomplish tapering off problematic medications & leaving them behind.
Visual Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Visual changes that last 15 – 20 minutes (sometimes as long as 1 hour) - sometimes occurring in just 1 eye
◦ Shimmering spots ◦ Blind spots ◦ Zigzag patterns ◦ Flashes of light ◦ Vision loss or temporary blindness (often in only 1 eye)
• Nausea/vomiting • Headache on one side of the head • Headache may worsen with neck movement • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound
Spinal Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Dizziness • Neck pain and stiffness • Hearing Loss • Blurred Vision • Sensitivity to light • Tinnitus & ringing in ears • Nausea • Seizures (in some cases)
Ice Pick Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Sudden, short head pain bursts • Often occur in waves over a few hours • Pains may occur in different/multiple areas of head at a time • Can occur, in some cases upwards of 40 times/day
Hypnic Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Bouts often last between 15 minutes and 4 hours • Most often occurs at nighttime & during sleep • Sensitivity to sound • Sensitivity to light • Sharp head pain, often in bursts
Neuralgiform Headache (SUNCT/SUNA)
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Unilateral head pain • Ear fullness • Nasal congestion
Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
Associated Conditions & Symptoms • Paroxysmal Hemicrania - Related Symptoms • Cluster Headache - Related Symptoms • Neuralgiform Headache (SUNCT & SUNA) - Related Symptoms • Hemicrania Continua - Related Symptoms • Probable Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalagia - Related Symptoms
Paroxysmal Hemicrania
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Unilateral / one-sided pain (especially around forehead, eye, or temple) • Bouts often occur 10-20 times per day • Pain behind one eye • Eye irritation and in some cases swelling • Nasal / sinus congestion • Light & sound sensitivity • Face flushing
NDPH - New Daily Persistent Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Often unilateral, one-sided pain • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Mild nausea • Tightening pain sensations
Hemicrania Continua
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Continuous headache pain that doesn't stop • Generally, always on the same side of the head and face (Note: A small percentage experience pain on both sides of their head and face) • Pain is moderate to severe in intensity • Symptoms are present every single day for at least 3 months • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea / vomiting • Sinus pressure / nose stuffiness
Hemicrania Epileptica - Headache Attributed to Epileptic Seizure
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Often unilateral, one-sided pain • May include visual disturbances • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea & vomiting
Nummular Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Commonly prodding, pressure-like pain • Pain commonly occurs in the parietal region of the scalp • Fixed pain generally isolated in a specific elliptical or circular-shaped location • Tingling & numbness
Problems that we routinely abolish with this Natural System of Evaluation and Treatment:
Important Note: We are currently looking for the most difficult to treat patients and headache & migraine cases. This usually means having tried multiple headache & migraine treatments over many, many years as well as multiple treatments at the same time without getting significant relief.
Symptoms
Headache
Tightness in the upper shoulders & shoulder blades
*Please note that multiple migraine and headache diagnoses & conditions occurring at the same time is very common with our successful patient population due to the concurrent overlap between various nerve structures.
Click on any listing below to see symptoms we treat. As mentioned, symptoms commonly overlap.
Chronic Migraine (without aura)
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Severe head pain / headache • Nausea • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Dizziness • Tightness in upper shoulders • Tightness in shoulder blades • Neck stiffness • Shoulder tension • Sinus pressure • Nose stuffiness • Eye pain / pressure • Eye dryness / itchiness • Ear fullness / pressure • Jaw tightness / pain / clicking • Tooth pain / pressure • Arm pain / numbness
Common Before Treatment • No tingling in the hand or face before the onset of migraine (like the tingling symptoms which occur with aura in most cases) • Symptoms generally worsen at around 10AM - 3PM • Long car trips often trigger an intense migraine • Symptoms tend to get worse around noon on days that symptoms aren't present upon waking
Chronic Migraine (with aura)
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
Main Symptoms • Severe head pain / headache • Nausea • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Dizziness • Tightness in upper shoulders • Tightness in shoulder blades • Auras / visual disturbances (see below) • Neck stiffness • Shoulder tension • Sinus pressure • Nose stuffiness • Eye pain / pressure • Eye dryness / itchiness • Ear fullness / pressure • Jaw tightness / pain / clicking • Tooth pain / pressure • Arm pain / numbness • Tingling in the hands and/or face
Aura Symptoms • Auras often start less than an hour before the onset of a headache • Sensitivity to light • Vertigo, dizziness or “spinning” feeling • Numbness and tingling • Difficulty speaking • Confusion or disorientation (aphasia) • Changes of vision or “Visual Auras” including:
◦ Flashes of light ◦ Vision loss or temporary blindness in one or both eyes ◦ Shimmering spots or “stars” ◦ Blind spots (scotomas) ◦ Colored spots ◦ Tunnel vision ◦ Flashing lights ◦ Zigzag lines that slowly float across your vision field ◦ Object size & shape distortions ◦ Pulsating and shimmering patches
Common Before Treatment • Tingling in the hand or face before the onset of migraine (unlike with non-aura chronic migraines which usually lack tingling symptoms) • Shoulders automatically seem to "tighten up" at or around the time when aura symptoms appear • Symptoms generally worsen at around 10AM - 3PM • Long car trips often trigger an intense migraine • Symptoms tend to get worse around noon on days that symptoms aren't present upon waking
Tension & Stress Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Tightness or an aching/dull pressure across the forehead and the sides (temples) or back of the head near the base of the skull • Upper shoulder & shoulder blade tightness (which sometimes extends lower into shoulder blades) • Sinus pressure or nose stuffiness • Pressure, fullness, and pain in the forehead, brow, and cheeks • Scalp, neck, and shoulder tenderness • Deep, constant pain in the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and forehead • Facial swelling • A feeling of "fullness" in your ears • Worsening pain with sudden head movements (which often gets worse when bending down at the waist) • Lessened sense of smell • Achy feeling in the upper teeth
Common Before Treatment • Tightness often moving from the upper shoulder muscles to your shoulder blades • Sometimes, you believe they’re a sinus headache because of pressure in the sinuses and stuffy nose • Symptoms usually worsening as the day goes on – usually early afternoon at around 1PM - 3PM, at which time many find themselves reaching for Advil, Excedrin, or Tylenol • You don’t think it’s a migraine because you don’t have dizziness, nausea/vomiting, or visual disturbances/aura symptoms • Mood, focus/concentration, and productivity constantly suffer
Sinus Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Fullness, pressure, and/or pain in the forehead, brow, eyes, and cheeks • Sinus pressure & nose stuffiness • Deep, constant pain in the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and forehead • A feeling of "fullness" in the ears • Facial swelling • Worsening pain with sudden head movements (which often gets worse when bending down at the waist) • Lessened sense of smell • Achy feeling in the upper teeth
Common Before Treatment • On days not waking up feeling congested, sinus pressure often builds as the day goes on • Stuffy or runny nose usually always present by early afternoon • Commonly, not having as many issues with nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to bright lights or noise (as with many other condition types) • Patients trying various allergy interventions & treatments and/or seeing ENT doctors
Radiculopathy
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
Usual Cases • Cervical and/or lumbar radiculopathy • Numbness/tingling/tightness or pain (commonly a burning sensation) in the upper shoulder, shoulder blade, arm, forearm, hand, or fingers (as well as, in some instances, chest, neck, and upper back pain) • Pain or symptoms usually start in the neck and travel down the arm toward the elbow or hand • More frequent or intense symptoms in just one arm (in many cases) • Certain neck movements (such as looking up and/or turning the head fully toward the same side as symptoms) can worsen radiculopathy symptoms within seconds • Lack of coordination (esp. in hands) • Loss of arm reflexes (in some cases)
In More Advanced Cases • Arm and/or hand weakness, making opening jars, typing, writing, or lifting objects difficult • Decreased sensation in the hand or fingers (sometimes shoulder & arm as well)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Extremely severe pains including:
◦ Spontaneous, sharp, shooting and jabbing pains in the face ◦ Electrical shock-type pains in the head and face
• Pain and often tingling in the cheek, teeth, jaw, lips, and gums (sometimes forehead & eyes as well) • Throbbing, burning, or aching pain at the base of the skull (where the upper neck meets the skull)
(a) pain often moves up the back of the head and into the sides of the head (b) intense to very intense pain - may be mistaken for a cluster headache
• A radiating pain pattern (usually sharp or electric shock-type pain) which moves from the base of the skull into the eyes, nose, and sinuses • Tightness in the upper shoulders & shoulder blades • Limited motion when turning the head towards the side of pain • Symptoms get worse as the day goes on (usually around the early afternoon) • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea • Constant burning pain which may lead to feeling "sore" near the base of the skull • Extremely sensitive scalp region which is easily triggered by even the smallest thing • Extremely sensitive face region which may trigger symptoms just by touching the face (especially near the mouth) • Pain behind the eye (sometimes only one-sided eye pain)
Common Before Treatment • Sometimes even a light touch over the face or in the mouth can trigger those sharp pains • Certain simple activities and movements trigger pain bouts or cause an onset of symptoms such as:
(a) turning your head to the side, or simply moving your neck (b) putting your head on a pillow (meaning, lying on your back) (c) washing and brushing your hair (d) brushing your teeth (e) talking
• Medical testing has failed to see anything wrong with you • Doctors / specialists have left you with 2 main options:
◦ Various medication trials, which are typically only partially effective, and at higher dosages routinely have significant side effects, or ◦ Invasive nerve decompression surgeries, with unpredictable results and risk of serious trigeminal nerve injury, and other associated risks
• Symptoms tend to worsen at around 10AM - 3PM
Occipital Neuralgia
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Throbbing, burning or aching pain at the base of the skull (where the upper neck meets the skull) - especially in the morning
(a) pain often moves up the back of the head and into the sides of the head (b) intense to very intense pain - may be mistaken for a cluster headache (c) burning pain may lead to feeling "sore" at or near the base of the skull
• A radiating pain pattern (usually sharp, electric shock, or tingling-type pain) which moves from the base of the skull into the eyes, nose, sinuses, and, in many cases, scalp as well • Tightness in the upper shoulders & shoulder blades • Limited motion when turning the head towards the side of pain • Symptoms tend to worsen as the day goes on (usually around early afternoon) • An extremely sensitive scalp region which is easily triggered by even the smallest thing • Sensitivity to light (in some cases) • Sensitivity to sound (in some cases) • Nausea and/or vomiting (in some cases) • Dizziness (in some cases) • Pain behind the eye (in some cases, only one-sided eye pain) • Often includes episodic pain bursts or bouts of pain • Unilateral, one-sided pain or bilateral pain on both sides of the head
Common Before Treatment • Certain movements trigger pain bouts such as:
(a) turning your head to the side, or simply moving your neck (b) putting your head on a pillow (meaning, lying on your back) (c) washing and brushing your hair (d) moving the neck
• Laying on the back can create:
(a) fullness/pressure of the sinuses (b) a runny nose (c) eye pain/pressure (d) forehead pain
Ocular & Ophthalmic Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Visual changes that last 15 – 20 minutes (sometimes as long as 1 hour) - sometimes occurring just in 1 eye
◦ Shimmering spots ◦ Blind spots ◦ Zigzag patterns ◦ Flashes of light ◦ Vision loss or temporary blindness (often in only 1 eye)
• Nausea/vomiting • Headache on one side of the head • Headache may worsen with neck movement • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound
Common Before Treatment • Symptoms may sometimes progress into a general, migraine pattern • Visual disturbances get in the way of normal, everyday activities, including working, driving, reading, etc. • Symptoms often present upon waking at the start of the day (often for no apparent reason) • On days migraines are not present upon waking, symptoms generally worsen at or around noon • Long car trips usually always trigger intense migraines
Cluster Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Intense, excruciating, one-sided pain (especially in 1 eye) • Eye: tears, intense pain, redness, and maybe swelling • Nose: nose stuffiness or sinus pressure (frequently on the same side as the eye pain) • Restlessness • Forehead / facial swelling • Lightheadedness- especially around noon (in some cases) • Drooping eyelid (in some cases)
Common Before Treatment • The back & forth rocking motion during cluster headache bouts- due to excruciating pain • Headaches tend to occur at the same time of day • Symptoms often tend to occur/get worse after exercising
Hemiplegic Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Weakness, numbness, and/or tingling on one side of the body (including an arm and/or leg) - often occurring on the same side as the hemiplegic migraine symptoms • Decreased muscle coordination • Headache • Nausea • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Aura symptoms and visual changes • Numbness and tingling • Mental "fog" and confusion • Difficulty speaking clearly
Common Before Treatment • Spending alot of time in dark, quiet rooms • On days that hemiplegic migraine symptoms are not present upon waking, symptoms generally worsen at around 10AM - 3PM • Long car trips often trigger an intense migraine
Vestibular Migraine & Migraine Associated Vertigo
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Dizziness and/or Vertigo (the latter, feeling as if the room is spinning):
◦ May be triggered when looking at moving objects ◦ Balance problems ◦ Motion sensitivity ◦ Unsteadiness - feeling like you’re rocking on a boat ◦ Sometimes lasts more than a few minutes (and in more advanced cases, days)
• Nausea and vomiting • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Can occur with or without the throbbing headache that's typical of a migraine • Lightheadedness • Visual auras (in some cases) • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus symptoms) • Ear fullness or pressure • Confusion or disorientation
Common Before Treatment • Partial or no relief with BPPV treatment • Motion sensitivity such as car sickness • Migraine or headache issues at some point in the past - even if delayed back many years
Abdominal Migraine / IBS / GERD
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Abdominal Pain • Nausea • Vomiting (sometimes) • Appetite loss • Pale skin • Numbness or tingling
Common Before Treatment • Abdominal migraines in childhood • Bouts seem to occur randomly • Everything looks “normal” at checkups, but there’s clearly something wrong • Can sometimes turn into a classic migraine • Abdominal migraine symptoms present upon waking for no apparent reason • Symptoms worsen at around 10AM - 3PM
Menstrual Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Consistent migraines around monthly cycle • Throbbing pain in the head (commonly worse on one side) • Nausea and/or vomiting • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound
Common Before Treatment • Migraines:
(a) usually start 1-2 days before (b) usually last 2-3 days after
• Not wanting to stay on meds- potentially due to only partial relief or perhaps not wanting medication side-effects • Neck & upper shoulders tighten up right before & during a menstrual migraine • Tightness ascends & moves into both the shoulder and shoulder blades at the same time
Cervicogenic Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Tightness in the upper shoulders and shoulder blades • Restricted range of motion - especially when turning the head toward the side of symptoms • Persistent neck tightness and fatigue • Non-throbbing, steady head pain that usually stays in the same place for extended periods of time • Headaches can be triggered by various neck movements and sustained neck postures (for instance, at a computer) and may radiate into the eyes • Pain in the eyes, forehead, and/or temples that can last for hours or days (usually associated with pain & tightness in the upper neck, near the base of the skull) • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Blurry vision – often in only one eye • Nausea and/or vomiting • Unilateral, one-sided pain of the head, face, neck, shoulder, or arm (in some cases)
Common Before Treatment • On days headache pain is not present, symptoms tend to worsen as the day goes on (especially by early afternoon at around 1PM - 2PM) • Symptoms commonly worsen for the first hour or so of the morning • Sudden head pain when sneezing, coughing, or looking upward for a sustained period of time
Migraine Continua
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Continuous headache pain that doesn't stop • Generally, the pain is always on the same side of the head and face (Note: A small percentage experience pain on both sides of their head and face) • Pain is moderate to severe in intensity • Symptoms usually present every single day for at least 3 months • Generally, pain doesn't switch sides from one side of the head & face to the other side • Eye tearing / redness • Sinus pressure / nose stuffiness / nasal fullness or congestion • Nausea and/or vomiting • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Drooping eyelid (in some cases)
Common Before Treatment • Consistently wondering if there is a burst blood vessel in the brain or some other serious brain problem (such as a brain tumor)
Migrainosus (also called status migraine, intractable migraine, or refractory migraine)
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Continuous headache pain that doesn't stop • Generally, always on the same side of the head and face (Note: A small percentage experience pain on both sides of their head and face) • Pain is moderate to severe in intensity • Symptoms usually always present every single day for at least 3 months • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea / vomiting • Sinus pressure / nose stuffiness
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
The ophthalmoplegic migraine has been reclassified more as neuralgia (nerve pain). That said, it commonly causes eye pain and/or pressure, as well as eye muscle incoordination as well as associated visual disturbances. Some even have an eyelid (or both eyelids) close for periods of time, which can be quite alarming.
It's certainly worth an evaluation with this meticulous System to determine if we can help you. Our experience has shown that we can often reverse these problems by addressing multiple nerve systems that converge in the brainstem. We do this by naturally calming down the excessive firing of brainstem nerves cascading up from nerves in the neck.
Retinal Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Vision loss or partial vision loss (Occurs most often in 1 eye) • Scotomas or “black spots” in visual field • Scintillations or light spots in visual field
Silent Migraine / Acephalgic Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
You may be familiar with auras, which many experience before the onset of a migraine. Auras can include all different types of manifestations- not just visual (which is very common). Visual auras routinely include brief bouts of seeing curved or squiggly lines, vision loss, light sensitivity, or blurry vision. Auras that don't fit the visual category can consist of such things as dizziness, numbness, tingling, weakness, confusion, difficulty speaking, and in some instances, even vomiting.
That said, silent migraines generally last only a few minutes, up to an hour- but without an associated headache.
We have found that brainstem hyper-activation from irritated nerves in the neck sets these auras off. By reversing the neck nerve irritation, brainstem hyperactivity routinely calms down quickly- and predictably. That has been our approach to rapidly reversing & consistently abolishing this seemingly cryptic problem.
Migraine with Brainstem Aura
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
Brainstem aura symptoms can be really frightening, as the aura manifestation can appear to be a really serious problem. Symptoms may act very similar to very serious disorders such as epilepsy, stroke, or transient ischemic attack. However, research points to elevated brainstem activity as the epicenter of the problem.
We have found that brainstem hyper-activation from irritated nerves in the neck sets these auras off, with rare exceptions. By reversing the neck nerve irritation, brainstem hyperactivity routinely calms down quickly and predictably. That has been our approach to rapidly reversing and consistently abolishing these seemingly very cryptic problems.
Rebound Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those mentioned below, and in some cases, not all symptoms are always present.
Many headache and migraine sufferers unwittingly sabotage themselves, worsening pain and symptom problems by the way that they take medications. These medications may be over-the-counter pain relievers, or even by prescription. Some react negatively to taking a medication too often- for, say, three or more days per week. Most people do this in a cycle, medicating themselves too much for their physiology to handle. The "rebound" medication pattern is routinely a natural reaction when a pain reliever is wearing off. An increase in pain can prompt more medication use to continue symptom control. Therein lies the problem with rebound headaches. There can be a "boomerang effect" with this pattern of medication over-use. For instance, in this scenario, you may experience the onset of chronic, daily headaches, which may be even more severe than usual. The realization of this negative effect exposes that the "fix" is worse than the underlying problem itself! Basically, you'd be "rebounding" to a more intense and/or more frequent headache or migraine problem with what the body determines is an excessive frequency in medication use.
This Treatment is designed to abolish the underlying headache & migraine issues by calming down brainstem activation. Our consistent experience is that irritated nerves in the neck are responsible for underlying brainstem nerve up-regulation (irritability).
Of course, breaking the medication-overuse rebound headaches by tapering and/or stopping the problem medication(s) is warranted. However, it would make sense to address the underlying cause of the nerve irritation problems that produce the headaches and migraines in the first place. That's likely the best strategy to successfully accomplish tapering off problematic medications & leaving them behind.
Visual Migraine
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Visual changes that last 15 – 20 minutes (sometimes as long as 1 hour) - sometimes occurring in just 1 eye
◦ Shimmering spots ◦ Blind spots ◦ Zigzag patterns ◦ Flashes of light ◦ Vision loss or temporary blindness (often in only 1 eye)
• Nausea/vomiting • Headache on one side of the head • Headache may worsen with neck movement • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound
Spinal Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Dizziness • Neck pain and stiffness • Hearing Loss • Blurred Vision • Sensitivity to light • Tinnitus & ringing in ears • Nausea • Seizures (in some cases)
Ice Pick Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Sudden, short head pain bursts • Often occur in waves over a few hours • Pains may occur in different/multiple areas of head at a time • Can occur, in some cases upwards of 40 times/day
Hypnic Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Bouts often last between 15 minutes and 4 hours • Most often occurs at nighttime & during sleep • Sensitivity to sound • Sensitivity to light • Sharp head pain, often in bursts
Neuralgiform Headache (SUNCT/SUNA)
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Unilateral head pain • Ear fullness • Nasal congestion
Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
Associated Conditions & Symptoms • Paroxysmal Hemicrania - Related Symptoms • Cluster Headache - Related Symptoms • Neuralgiform Headache (SUNCT & SUNA) - Related Symptoms • Hemicrania Continua - Related Symptoms • Probable Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalagia - Related Symptoms
Paroxysmal Hemicrania
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Unilateral / one-sided pain (especially around forehead, eye, or temple) • Bouts often occur 10-20 times per day • Pain behind one eye • Eye irritation and in some cases swelling • Nasal / sinus congestion • Light & sound sensitivity • Face flushing
NDPH - New Daily Persistent Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Often unilateral, one-sided pain • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Mild nausea • Tightening pain sensations
Hemicrania Continua
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Continuous headache pain that doesn't stop • Generally, always on the same side of the head and face (Note: A small percentage experience pain on both sides of their head and face) • Pain is moderate to severe in intensity • Symptoms are present every single day for at least 3 months • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea / vomiting • Sinus pressure / nose stuffiness
Hemicrania Epileptica - Headache Attributed to Epileptic Seizure
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Often unilateral, one-sided pain • May include visual disturbances • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to sound • Nausea & vomiting
Nummular Headache
Symptoms We Treat:
Note: Symptoms we treat often include other complications in addition to those listed below, and in some cases, not all symptoms (listed below) are always present.
• Commonly prodding, pressure-like pain • Pain commonly occurs in the parietal region of the scalp • Fixed pain generally isolated in a specific elliptical or circular-shaped location • Tingling & numbness
We’ve learned over the last 17 years that lasting relief is a direct science, and its progress can be tracked in a predictable and calculable manner.*
We also know that lasting relief has nothing to do with that new diet plan in that book, that supplement regimen, or that new injection – because the pain will always come back if that diet is broken, the supplement dose is skipped, or the injection wears off. This leaves you feeling trapped in a life of constantly avoiding headache and migraine triggers.
Furthermore, we’ve found lasting relief has nothing to do with vague questions we hear from most neurologists and doctors. We don’t ask those kind of vague questions because we have to know the exact and quantifiable data of our patients so we can develop custom treatment algorithms according to their exact conditions and real-time symptom response.
So there’s a very real dilemma here: headache and migraine sufferers need to waste their valuable time and financial resources over and over again on those same injections, medications, and other therapies and treatments because they cannot attain permanent relief.*
And that’s sadly what much of the internet teaches currently – that temporary relief is the best case scenario.
For 17 years, we’ve been perfecting the science of lasting relief using a highly detailed algorithmic treatment.
The result?
More than 4,200 patients have already stopped medications, injections, dietary interventions, and other treatments – most of them for years.*
In our direct experience over many thousands of patients, the results of our Advanced Treatment are unequaled by any other therapy or treatment we’ve ever seen even for the most severe and difficult conditions.*
Lasting Relief as a Direct Science
We’ve learned over the last 17 years that lasting relief is a direct science, and its progress can be tracked in a predictable and calculable manner.*
We also know that lasting relief has nothing to do with that new diet plan in that book, that supplement regimen, or that new injection – because the pain will always come back if that diet is broken, the supplement dose is skipped, or the injection wears off. This leaves you feeling trapped in a life of constantly avoiding headache and migraine triggers.
Furthermore, we’ve found lasting relief has nothing to do with vague questions we hear from most neurologists and doctors. We don’t ask those kind of vague questions because we have to know the exact and quantifiable data of our patients so we can develop custom treatment algorithms according to their exact conditions and real-time symptom response.
So there’s a very real dilemma here: headache and migraine sufferers need to waste their valuable time and financial resources over and over again on those same injections, medications, and other therapies and treatments because they cannot attain permanent relief.*
And that’s sadly what much of the internet teaches currently – that temporary relief is the best case scenario.
For 17 years, we’ve been perfecting the science of lasting relief using a highly detailed algorithmic treatment.
The result?
More than 4,200 patients have already stopped medications, injections, dietary interventions, and other treatments – most of them for years.*
In our direct experience over many thousands of patients, the results of our Advanced Treatment are unequaled by any other therapy or treatment we’ve ever seen even for the most severe and difficult conditions.*
More Information about the Advanced Treatment:
Life with lasting headache and migraine relief is so much better without the head pain, eye pain, nausea, and dizziness. The effectiveness of the Advanced Treatment at Texas Migraine Clinic is much superior to what we originally intended!
We all know that there are many misconceptions as to what causes migraine and headache pain. We also know that research is now pointing to inflamed nerves in the neck as the leading cause of headaches and migraines, but headache and migraine sufferers are currently still going after mainstream migraine treatments and other alternative migraine therapies that, in our experience, offer very unimpressive results.
What if we told you that the Advanced Treatment works for the common migraine, chronic migraines, cluster headaches, hemiplegic migraines, trigeminal neuralgia, and nearly every type of migraine? Because now, Texas Migraine Clinic has already evaluated and treated more than 4,200 patients.
Our stats indicate that 92% of patients discover the source of their headaches and migraines during their initial evaluation, through instant symptom improvement. Then, if adherent to this System of treatment, on average, they experience 75% of headaches/migraines at 4 weeks and 93% relief at 6 weeks. The good news is: the results are routinely lasting!
Common sense says that it is much more effective to take away the cause of migraines and headaches than it is to take pain symptoms away without fixing the cause. After all, we have found that nearly all head pain, nausea, eye pain, and dizziness go away when we resolve what causes the migraine & headache pain in the first place.
Many of our thousands of patients report being migraine-free months or years after treatment! As a migraine headache evaluation and treatment facility, we have no patience for migraine treatment methods that just are not working effectively or fast enough.
We are ready to show you what has already been a dependable, lasting migraine solution that has worked for thousands of patients.
Take advantage of our Texas Migraine Clinic program - since our patients frequently achieve 92% migraine relief which lasts months, and, in many cases, years in patients adherent to our system of treatment. Also, in the end, it ends up costing much less than most other migraine therapies, since, according to our results, our treatment usually lasts many years.
Inside the Texas Migraine Clinic program, patients get exclusive 1-on-1 training sessions with a qualified migraine specialist who will administer the Texas Migraine Clinic System. This specialist will do his very best to deliver the same treatment we have already used to treat 4,200+ migraine and headache cases.
The fact is, there has never been a better time to get into this program. We believe this is the future of migraine and headache therapy. Once the world wakes up to the effectiveness of this cutting-edge approach, our availability will be much more limited.
Most people experience ongoing migraine or headache pain when they try to rely on many of the approaches floating around the internet- including mainstream, approved therapies from qualified doctors.
In fact, many of our successful patients only experienced only a mere 20% relief of pain after spending many thousands on many of the mainstream, traditional therapies out there. These therapies include triptans, injectables, the newer CGRP injectables, acupuncture, Chiropractic, electrical stimulation devices, and biofeedback training. But 20% rings unimpressive when it comes to real-life change and full function. Common patient complaints about functional loss include their mood (fed up and irritated), ability to focus and concentrate on work or daily activities, disturbed sleep, missing out on quality time with my family/friends, and extra stress making their problem worse. We routinely achieve an average of 92% migraine pain reduction. Such results make these losses of function evaporate.
According to our results and in most cases, it doesn't matter how severe a patient's migraines or headaches are, how long they've had them, what type they were, or even what other qualified practitioners had told them about their migraines and/or headaches. The Advanced Treatment, in most all cases, is highly effective at getting patients past their headache & migraine pain that other practitioners usually have issues in treating. This way, patients can start living life like they've always wanted, but never could find in all the muchness and manyness of confusing misinformation on the internet.
In summary, our System has successfully reversed migraine pain with lasting results in thousands of patients who had all types of headaches as well as migraines. We have provided real & lasting migraine and headache relief to the most jaded of skeptics who have tried nearly everything for migraines - those who thought there was no identification of the actual underlying problem, no way to achieve lasting relief, and no way to restore life function and happiness.
Dr. Jeff Turner, DPT, cert. MDT - Biography
Our Founder is Dr. Jeff Turner, DPT, Cert. MDT, a Spine Specialist in San Antonio, Texas who treats difficult headache, migraine, and radiculopathy cases worldwide through his Advanced Treatment, which has been applied to thousands of in-clinic as well as remote-session patient cases for those not in Texas. He has been in practice for 32 years. His clinical Doctorate is from Boston University ('08), with research focusing on the true source of migraines, headaches, and radiculopathy, as well as their natural, lasting resolution.
The Real Issue
Recognizing that temporary relief solutions don't last long enough, and usually aren't strong enough for severe headache & migraine cases, his Treatment is different than others. His Treatment is specifically engineered to resolve even the most intense & unique headache, migraine, and radiculopathy cases.*
About Dr. Turner & His Advanced Treatment
He specializes in a very detailed evaluation and treatment System proven to empower pain sufferers to rapidly reverse countless overlapping symptoms & problems of even the most unique and severe cases. Nearly all cases achieve lasting relief without ongoing medications, injections, or therapies. He has evaluated and treated more than 5,300 headache/migraine patients in the past 17 years including doctors and neurologists. His Advanced Treatment is customized to each patient's specific & particular condition to save them from ongoing pain and spending money in the future on temporary relief treatments that, in most cases, don't last. Statistics indicate that many of his successful patients who adhere to his system of treatment used to have headaches and/or migraines for 20 years or more until they finally found Dr. Turner's Treatment, and had, in many cases, already seen 5 different practitioners (such as doctors, neurologists, and/or other specialists) without getting the relief they were looking for.* He lives in Central Texas with his wife. He has five children and enjoys reading and running.
Acclaim for Dr. Turner's Work
"Dr. Turner was able to get me out of pain that I have had daily for 30 years." - Paige Humphreys (Google Review)
"My weekly “suicide” headaches are gone! I praise God for Dr. Turner!" - Scott Mitchell (Google Review)
"It's life-changing to be able to live life and not fear headaches." - Lynn Partain (Facebook Review)
"Dr. Turner has been a life changer for me after having migraines for 30 years. I wish I would have found out about him sooner." - Theresa Webb (Facebook Review)
"Finally, I found Dr. Turner on Google and he has changed my life! I no longer get migraines and I'm no longer in constant pain." - Drew Teague (Google Review)
"I never thought I’d know what it felt like to not worry about getting migraines & headaches & no longer have to plan my life around them! Highly recommend, I only wish I’d found him sooner!" - Madeleine Paul (Facebook Review)
"I have not experienced any migraines since I started the treatment plan with Dr. Turner." - Nancy Delacruz (Google Review)
"I wish I would have found him years ago!! I have suffered with migraines since I was 9. I am now 48 and this treatment worked." - Lisa Fucci-Smith (Facebook Review)
"After using Dr. Turner’s therapy I have not woken up with a headache or had a migraine in over a month." - DeAnn Paxton (Google Review)
"Dr. Turner was able to help me completely eliminate my daily after-work headaches through his treatment." - Catherine Boenitz (Google Review)
"Dr. Turner is the opposite of the drug pushing, symptom masking, test taking doctor. He WILL get to the bottom of your issue and FIX it forever! If you have migraines, you need Dr. Turner!" - Brooke Clock (Google Review)
"Dr. Turner turned my life around and did it without having to take any medication." - Stuart Bakay (Google Review)
"Thanks Dr Turner for letting me know what the x-rays failed to reveal." - Youssef Mokhtar (Facebook Review)
"Dr. Turner is a master of his craft." - Brett Cohen (Google Review)
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Advanced Treatment for Out-of-State Patients
Convenient and Powerfully Effective*
Available For Those In:
United States ● Canada ● New Zealand ● Australia ● Other Locations
*Through the highly refined & developed remote treatment option (just as effective as in-clinic patient treatment)
*According to our results, treatment through our remote treatment program has been found to be just as effective as the in-person sessions at our clinic's physical location in San Antonio, Texas due to the proprietary real-time dynamic symptom response tracking algorithm we've developed and use.* This allows patients to receive Advanced Treatment through specialized online sessions - without them ever showing up to our clinic in-person. A receptionist sets patients up with this option if they aren't from Texas - to save them valuable time as they progress through Advanced Treatment.
Real-time, online communications now allow our patients to achieve lasting relief faster and with less travel time in nearly all cases.*
We are now seeing patients using the Zoom™ app, which a receptionist helps all patients get set up with.
Problems that we routinely abolish with this Natural System of Evaluation and Treatment:
Important Note: We are currently looking for the most difficult to treat patients and headache & migraine cases. This usually means having tried multiple headache & migraine treatments over many, many years as well as multiple treatments at the same time without getting significant relief.
Symptoms
Headache
Tightness in the upper shoulders & shoulder blades
*Please note that multiple migraine and headache diagnoses & conditions occurring at the same time is very common with our successful patient population due to the concurrent overlap between various nerve structures.
Chronic Migraine (without aura)
Chronic Migraine (with aura)
Tension & Stress Headache
Sinus Headache
Radiculopathy
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Occipital Neuralgia
Ocular & Ophthalmic Migraine
Cluster Headache
Hemiplegic Migraine
Vestibular Migraine & Migraine Associated Vertigo
Abdominal Migraine / IBS / GERD
Menstrual Migraine
Cervicogenic Headache
Migraine Continua
Migrainosus (also called status migraine, intractable migraine, or refractory migraine)
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Retinal Migraine
Silent Migraine / Acephalgic Migraine
Migraine with Brainstem Aura
Rebound Headache
Visual Migraine
Spinal Headache
Ice Pick Headache
Hypnic Headache
Neuralgiform Headache (SUNCT/SUNA)
Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia
Paroxysmal Hemicrania
NDPH - New Daily Persistent Headache
Hemicrania Continua
Hemicrania Epileptica - Headache Attributed to Epileptic Seizure
