Migraines and Headaches - Symptoms

You Can Have a Migraine Without a Headache

Learn about this unusual and sometimes frightening form of migraine.

Increased Risk of Stroke in Older Migraine Patients

A new warning for senior migraine patients.

Headache? Or Something More Serious?

The difference between common types of headaches, and headaches that are serious cause for alarm.

Deal With the Dreaded Airplane Headache

While the logistics of air travel can be a pain in the neck, for some, flying can literally be a pain in the head.

Acute vs. Chronic Sinusitis: Understand Your Condition

For many, sinusitis means uncomfortable symptoms that may require the right treatment to overcome.

How to Treat 5 Different Types of Migraines

Understanding what you're experiencing can help you find the appropriate treatment.

What Migraine Stage Are You Experiencing?

Learn the different stages of migraines and how you can better manage them.

The Weather: A Tricky Migraine Trigger

While you can t control Mother Nature, you can take charge of your weather-related migraines.

Is That Migraine Pain or Your Sinuses?

It can be hard to tell the difference between these two common conditions, but migraine headaches and sinus infections do have some hallmark signs.

Everyday Aches or Diagnosed Chronic Pain?

The rigors of daily living make the occasional ache commonplace. But when have you crossed the line to chronic pain?

A Depression Treatment Now Used for Pain

Typically a treatment for patients suffering from depression, transcranial direct current stimulation shows benefits for those coping with chronic pain.

Low Libido? 5 Surprising Reasons Why

Try our fixes to solve the top issues behind why you're just not in the mood.

Why Do Headaches and Depression Go Together?

People who live with depression often also suffer from headaches. What's the link?

Can Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Fix Your Back Pain?

If you have ongoing back pain, OMT offers a holistic approach to pain relief that addresses a variety of physical conditions.

Headaches 101

Headaches are among the most common pain symptoms in the world. Learn about the different types of headaches and what causes them.

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Treat Pain

Mind over matter: You've heard it so many times, it may seem meaningless. But new research shows how emotional therapy helps to make pain symptoms easier to bear.

Can Talk Therapy Provide Pain Relief?

Typically thought of as a remedy for depression, some experts are studying the effects of talk therapy on chronic pain.

How Pets Can Help Your Chronic Pain Symptoms

Bringing a pet into your home is a big commitment, but it can come with serious rewards including a potential reduction of your pain.

What You're Wearing Could Cause You Pain

Pain often comes from the inside. But could items on your exterior contribute to your discomfort?

Migraines: Different Symptoms for Adults and Children

Up to10 percent of children under 18 suffer from migraines, but many go undiagnosed. Here are the migraine symptoms children most often experience.

The Link Between Your Headaches and the Weather

Many headache sufferers swear there's a link between their pain and the weather. Now, studies are beginning to corroborate this belief.

The Risks of Long Term Over-the-Counter Painkiller Usage

If you live with chronic pain, you may need painkilling medications to help you make it through the day-to-day grind. However, if you rely too heavily on over-the-counter (OTC) medications, you may run the risk of developing long term and potentially deadly health risks.

How to Handle Tension Headaches

If you suffer from stress or tension headaches, find out what causes them and how you can prevent or effectively treat them.

7 Things Not to Say to Someone in Pain (and 1 Thing You Should Say)

It can be difficult to see someone you care about suffering from pain. You want to help, but you're not sure how. So you cast about for something to say...and you end up making your loved one more upset than before. How did your comment get taken so wrongly? And what should you have said instead?

Are Your Glasses Causing Your Headaches?

Prescription glasses, over-the-counter reading glasses, and sunglasses may be contributing to your headaches. The good news is that there are clear solutions to solve this problem.

Could High Heels Cause Migraines?

There's been much talk about the possibility that wearing high heels could be connected with getting migraines, but is there scientific weight to this claim?

Foods That Trigger and Relieve Migraines

If you live with frequent headaches or migraines, it's important to know what's causing them and what stops them. Sometimes it's all about what you eat.

Caffeine and Headaches: Myths vs. Facts

Some people say caffeine gives them a headache. Others say it's the only thing that cures theirs. The truth about caffeine is somewhere in the middle. Here, we've sorted the myths from the facts about caffeine and headaches.

Does Spinal Manipulation Really Work?

Spinal manipulation has become a common treatment for many patients with chronic pain. In fact, as many as 60 percent of patients who see a traditional doctor for back pain will also see a chiropractor for spinal manipulation. But does it really work?

Could Pelvic Pain and Migraines Be Connected?

A recent study from the National Institutes of Health says many women who suffer from migraines also suffer with chronic pelvic pain. Is there a connection between what s going on upstairs and what s going on below the belt? Find out here.
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