The Headache Clinic - Blog #headache remediesThe Headache Clinic - Blog #headache remedieshttps://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/tag/headache-remediesThu, 12 Mar 2026 05:42:09 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![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[Classification of migraines ]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/classification-of-migrainesDr Elliot Shevel won a debate by proving that the current classification of migraines was based on opinions of a small group of neurologists and not on data. Watch this video to find out more.]]>

Dr Elliot Shevel on eNews to discuss the 
​classification of migraines

On the 10th of March, in Vienna, South Africa's migraine surgery pioneer, Dr Elliot Shevel of The Headache Clinic, won a professional debate that has crushed the veneer of the current classification of migraine, and exposed a veritable can of worms at the highest level of migraine science.

Dr Shevel won the debate by proving that the current classification of migraine was not based on any data at all, but simply on the private opinions of a small group of Neurologists who do not have data to back their theories.

]]>Thu, 18 May 2023 14:18:08 +0200<![CDATA[Effects of amitriptyline and intra-oral device appliance on clinical and laser-evoked potentials features in chronic tension-type headache]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/effects-of-amitriptyline-and-intra-oral-device-appliance-on-clinical-and-laser-evoked-potentials-feaAlthough tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common type of primary headache, there is little knowledge of its pathophysiology. read the blog to find out more.]]>

Chronic tension type headaches

In the present study, we examined clinical and laser-evoked potentials (LEP) features in two groups of chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) patients treated with two different approaches: intra-oral appliance of prosthesis, aiming to reduce muscular tenderness, and 10 mg daily amitriptyline. 


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]]>Wed, 17 May 2023 12:28:34 +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[New ways to end the misery of migraine]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/new-ways-to-end-the-misery-of-migraineA new understanding about one of the most common causes of pain had led to new approaches in treatment.]]>

A new understanding about one of the most common causes of pain has led to new approaches in its treatment

Migraine affects one in five women. Sufferers are all too familiar with the throbbing, often one-sided headache made worse by any movement, the crippling nausea, sometimes with vomiting, and the acute sensitivity to light, sound, smells and/or touch.

Doctors now recognise migraine as a complex neurological condition with several distinct stages.

What causes migraine?

Until recently, migraine was often attributed to the widening of blood vessels inside the head. Experts now believe that the cause of migraines is due to certain brain regions being oversensitive to some stimuli, such as dehydration, sleeping too much or too little, skipping a meal, strong smells, sunlight, even eating certain foods or changes in weather. These stimuli excite the trigeminal nerve ( the main sensory nerve in the head), causing it to release chemicals that transmit pain signals to the brain and inflame (widen) the blood vessels.

New research also points to muscle tension in the jaw and neck aggravating the trigeminal nerve, setting off the same chain of events. Before pain sets in, one in five sufferers have auras – unnerving neurological disturbances, such as seeing stars, or blind spots in visions, trouble finding words; and feeling tingling and numbness, or even vertigo.

To read more on this article by Women and Home, visit the related web post.

]]>Wed, 17 May 2023 12:01:17 +0200<![CDATA[Get rid of your health niggles today]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/get-rid-of-your-health-niggles-todayIn order to understand headaches, you need to understand the difference between what triggers and what causes them. Read this blog to find out more.]]>

Get rid of your niggles Today

This month’s team of experts explain how to stop…

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]]>Wed, 17 May 2023 11:58:53 +0200<![CDATA[No More Migraines]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/no-more-migrainesIt’s a simple procedure and provides almost instant and desperately needed relief. His migraines were so bad, that as a young boy he…. Read the article to find out more.]]>

It’s a simple procedure and provides almost instant and desperately needed relief

His migraines were so bad, that as a young boy he….

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]]>Wed, 17 May 2023 11:44:10 +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[Migraine breakthrough ]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/migraine-treatment-breakthroughA South African doctor has pioneered a new surgery technique to combat headaches. It promises permanent pain relief and an improved quality of life.]]>
]]>Wed, 17 May 2023 11:19:01 +0200<![CDATA[Weather can cause your headaches]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/weather-can-cause-your-headachesResearch shows that the change of seasons, climate and environmental factors can all be contributing to your headaches. Read the full blog to find out more.]]>

Most people know that certain foods, lifestyle issues and exercise, can lead to migraines and headaches but few people realise that the weather can also trigger headaches. Research shows that the change of seasons, climate and environmental factors can all be contributing to your headaches

Two recent studies, published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine and in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health respectively, showed that headaches increase with higher temperatures, lower humidity and higher levels of fine particulate air pollution.

In the first study, patients who were admitted to the emergency department of a hospital due to a migraine headache, were monitored in terms of the weather conditions at the time of their admission. A total of 3 491 patients formed part of this study and a statistically significant correlation was found between daily the number of patients and the daily maximum temperatures, mean temperatures, minimum temperatures and daily temperature changes. The study also found that more patients presented with headaches and migraines when the humidity was low.

The second study was undertaken to determine whether there was an association between fine particle matter in the air and daily outpatient numbers being treated for headaches in Taipei in Taiwan. Data was obtained for a five year period. It was found that the higher the presence of fine particulate air pollution, the greater the number of patients with headaches and migraines.

Dr Elliot Shevel, South Africa’s pioneer in the field of migraine surgery and the Medical Director of The Headache Clinic, says that weather-related phenomena can trigger headaches.

“The change of seasons, rain, lightning, thunder and even barometric pressure, can be triggers for headaches and migraines. Every person has different triggers, but the key is to identify your specific anatomic cause for headaches and migraines, not just the trigger,” says Shevel.

Why do the seasons impact headaches?

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