The Headache Clinic - Blog #the headache clinic costThe Headache Clinic - Blog #the headache clinic costhttps://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/tag/the-headache-clinic-costMon, 09 Mar 2026 14:07:41 -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[Headache Education for the MedicalStudents: Wolffs Postulates]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/headache-education-for-the-medicalstudents-wolffs-postulatesThe timing of migraine pain is not linked to vasodilation.1 The fact that vasodilatation in the absence of neurogenic inflammation is not painful makes it clear that vasodilatation is not sufficient, and may not be necessary, for migraine pain.]]>

The Headache Clinic - Research And Development, Houghton, South Africa

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]]>Fri, 19 May 2023 08:48:57 +0200<![CDATA[Migraines Not All in the Head]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/migraines-not-all-in-the-headA South African doctor is changing the way specialists around the world think about migraine headaches.]]>

A South African doctor is changing the way specialists around the world think about migraine headaches.

For years, experts have classified between migraines and tension headaches based on the symptoms described by patients, which...

Click here to read more on this news article by the Times Live published on the 01 of April 2012.

]]>Fri, 19 May 2023 08:48:33 +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[Nuuwe kennis oor pyn]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/nuuwe-kennis-oor-pynNew research shows that migraines don't actually begin in the brain. Research shows that they can begin in the muscles of your neck and shoulders. Read the full article to find out more.]]>

Migraine begin nie in die brein nie

Die woord migraine laat miljoone mense bloed sweet, of jy nou ‘n lyer is of onreg-streeks geraak word. In Wereld migrainebewustheidsweek het Pols uitg...


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]]>Thu, 18 May 2023 14:30:23 +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[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[Migraine Awareness]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/migraine-awarenessDr. Elliot Shevel discusses migraines, causes, triggers and how developed The Headache Clinic is compared to the rest of the world. Watch this video to find out more.]]>

Dr. Elliot Shevel discusses migraines, causes, triggers and how developed The Headache Clinic is compared to the 
​rest of the world. 

]]>Thu, 18 May 2023 10:55:44 +0200<![CDATA[Discussion on world today regarding headaches ]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/discussion-on-world-today-regarding-headachesDr Elliot Shevel discusses the campaign that The Headache Clinic has launched during the International Migraine Awareness Week September 2010 which focuses on 'Migraines in the workplace'. The main aim of this week is to raise worldwide awareness.]]>

Migraines in the workplace 

Dr Elliot Shevel's migraine awareness campaign

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