The Headache Clinic - Blog #continuous headache for daysThe Headache Clinic - Blog #continuous headache for dayshttps://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/tag/continuous-headache-for-daysSun, 12 Apr 2026 06:27:26 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Craniomandibular muscles, intraoral orthoses and migraine]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/craniomandibular-muscles-intraoral-orthoses-and-migraineIntraoral splints are effective in migraine prevention. In this review, changes in the quality of life of migraineurs treated with a palatal nonoccluding splint were measured]]>

Migraine is a common disorder with a lifetime prevalence of 16% worldwide, and a last-year prevalence of 10%. 

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]]>Fri, 19 May 2023 08:54:41 +0200<![CDATA[The international headache society classification of migraine headache - A call for substantiating data]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/the-international-headache-society-classification-of-migraine-headache-a-call-for-substantiating-datThis article proves conclusively that there is no scientific basis for the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) criteria for the diagnosis of migraine (MI).]]>

The ICHD has become widely accepted and been used throughout the world

This paper proves conclusively that there is no scientific basis for the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) criteria for the diagnosis of migraine (MI).

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]]>Thu, 18 May 2023 15:43:14 +0200<![CDATA[Migraine And Ischaemic Stroke]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/migraine-and-ischaemic-strokeIn this article, four possible mechanisms are discussed by which migraines and ischaemic strokes may be related. Read the article to find out the four possible mechanisms.]]>

There may be a casual relationship between migraine and ischaemic stroke

Many headache sufferers self-medicate and do not seek medical attention; notwithstanding, headache remains the most common complaint seen by neurologists. Migraine although less prevalent than tension type headache is the most common type of primary headache seen in the tertiary care setting, possible because the intensity of the pain is more severe, and because the associated symptoms such as aura, nausea and vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia are more common among migraineurs. 


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]]>Thu, 18 May 2023 15:09:24 +0200<![CDATA[Headache causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/headache-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatmentIn this morning Live Interview with Dr Shevel from the Migraine and Headache Treatment Institute, you will learn all about headache and migraine causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for migraines and headaches.]]>

Morning Live Interview with Dr Shevel from the Migraine and Headache Treatment Institute 

A breakthrough study on migraine surgery has been developed by a migraine specialist; Dr Elliot Shevel. The study tracked the results for 42 females and 30 male sufferers and the results show that migraine sufferers undergoing the procedure enjoyed on average; more then 250% of 2.5 times improvement in their quality of life measured in a 12 month period.
]]>Thu, 18 May 2023 14:23:54 +0200<![CDATA[World Today interview with Dr Elliot Shevel]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/world-today-interview-with-dr-elliot-shevelHannah Viviers from World Today on SABC 3 interviews Dr Shevel on the International studies he is hosting in South Africa. The first study focuses on mapping the migraine code and the second will aid the development of a new breed of migraine drugs.]]>

South African Headache Society Chairman March 2011

Hannah Viviers from World Today on SABC 3 interviews Dr Shevel on the International studies he is hosting in South Africa. The first study focuses on mapping the migraine code and the second will aid the development of a new breed of migraine drugs.

]]>Thu, 18 May 2023 14:21:16 +0200<![CDATA[Bonitas House Call Headache Clip ]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/bonitas-house-call-headache-clipDr Elliot Shevel describes the different types of headaches and migraines in this video clip, watch to find out what they are.]]>

All about headaches

]]>Thu, 18 May 2023 10:53:44 +0200<![CDATA[Neck Stretching Can Treat Headaches]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/neck-stretching-can-treat-headachesBy simply doing some physiotherapy exercises at the office or in the comfort of your own home, you can treat your own headaches, says Shevel.]]>

There are many different medications, surgeries and interventions to treat headaches, but a new study reveals an effective way to treat primary headaches might be at your fingertips – neck stretching. By performing simple neck stretching exercises that stubborn and painful headache might just disappear

The study, published in Workplace Health and Safety, examined the effects of a neck stretching exercise intervention on nurses’ primary headaches. It used a pre-test and post-test two-group design with a total of 60 female staff nurses employed by a medical center in Taiwan.

Participants in the experimental group (a total of 30 patients) practiced neck stretching exercises while experiencing headaches. The participants in the control group (the other 30 patients) managed their headaches as they would usually do.

According to Dr. Elliot Shevel, South Africa’s migraine surgery pioneer and the medical director of The Headache Clinic, a structured questionnaire was used to collect data on headache intensity at baseline, and at 30 minutes and 1 hour after intervention.

“Decrease in headache intensity of the experimental group was significantly larger than that of the control group,” says Shevel. “The conclusion was that neck stretching exercises is an effective method for treating primary headaches.”

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]]>Wed, 17 May 2023 12:05:03 +0200<![CDATA[Effective treatment of migraines and headaches]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/effective-treatment-of-migraines-and-headachesDr. Elliot Shevel is South Africa's migraine surgery pioneer and Chairman of the International Headache Society's SA branch. We've spoken to him several times here on Morning Live and every time we get a huge response.]]>
]]>Wed, 17 May 2023 11:27:04 +0200<![CDATA[Cervical muscles in the pathogenesis of migraine headache]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/Cervical-muscles-in-the-pathogenesis-of-migraine-headacheIn this article we discuss vascular changes being unrelated to the phase of a attack.]]>

Pathogenesis of migraine headache

Migraine is a common disorder with a lifetime prevalence of 16%, worldwide, and a last-year prevalence of 10%.

Although the pathogenesis of the migraine headache remains poorly understood, current theories suggest that a primary, genetically determined, central nervous system dysfunction is involved in the initiation of migraine headache, with subsequent activation of the trigeminovascular system. 


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]]>Wed, 17 May 2023 10:22:42 +0200<![CDATA[Headache education for medical students ]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/headache-education-for-medical-studentsVasodilatation of the extracranial arteries is most certainly linked not only to migraine pain but to the timing of migraine pain]]>

Wolff’s Postulates – Further Communication

Harold Wolff was a consummate scientist, who conducted a series of rigorous and elegant scientific studies on the extracranial vasculature. He and his co-workers showed that vasodilatation of the extracranial arteries is most certainly linked not only to migraine pain but to the timing of migraine pain, a scientific fact which has been confirmed over and over again!


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