The Headache Clinic - Blog #tension headache reliefThe Headache Clinic - Blog #tension headache reliefhttps://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/tag/tension-headache-reliefFri, 10 Apr 2026 09:15:45 -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[Ofm Headache articles]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/migraines-and-tension-headaches-big-reason-for-lost-work-time-in-saA recent study has found that migraines and tension headaches are among the most common causes of lost work time in South Africa.]]>

A recent study has found that migraines and tension headaches are among the most common causes of lost work time in South Africa

Dr. Elliot Shevel, South Africa's migraine surgery pioneer and director of The Headache Clinic, says most doctors are unable to diagnose headaches.

Dr. Shevel says although migraines are not life threatening, in the vast majority of cases employers should have a greater understanding for workers who suffer from this condition.

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]]>Fri, 19 May 2023 08:24:53 +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[#Migraine Treatment Success Dr Elliot Shevel The #Headache Clinic]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/migraine-treatment-success-dr-elliot-shevel-the-headache-clinic2#Migraine Treatment Success Dr Elliot Shevel The #Headache Clinic]]>
]]>Thu, 18 May 2023 09:36:32 +0200<![CDATA[#Migraine Treatment Success Dr Elliot Shevel The #Headache Clinic]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/migraine-treatmnet-success-dr-elliot-shevel-the-headache-clinic#Migraine Treatment Success Dr Elliot Shevel The #Headache Clinic]]>
]]>Thu, 18 May 2023 09:33:04 +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[EEG change after fitting a posture modifying appliance ]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/eeg-change-after-fitting-a-posture-modifying-applianceIn this blog we discuss how a subpalatal posture-modifying appliance relieves headaches..]]>

Posture modifying appliance helps relieves headaches 

We report a case in which abnormal electro-encephalogram returned to normal after a subpalatal posture-modifying appliance designed to relieve headache symptoms was fitted.


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]]>Wed, 17 May 2023 12:27:00 +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.

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