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Headache & Migraine Relief That Works
Headaches and migraines can seriously affect your day-to-day life by making it hard to focus, work, or even do simple tasks. While an occasional headache is normal, frequent or severe headaches may need more specialized care.
At Midwest Vascular and Pain Specialists, we offer advanced treatment options that are designed to give you real, lasting relief.
What Causes Chronic Headaches?
Chronic headaches can be triggered by many things like stress, tight muscles, irritated nerves, blood flow issues, or underlying health conditions.
Common types of chronic headaches include:
If your headaches are happening often or starting to disrupt your life, a full evaluation can help uncover the cause and guide treatment.
Learn more about pain therapy treatments at Midwest Vascular and Pain Specialists.
Treatment Options for Chronic Headaches
We offer several non-surgical options to help reduce how often headaches happen and how intense they feel.
These include:
Occipital Nerve Blocks
A small injection of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication near the occipital nerves which are at the back of the head and can block pain signals and reduce inflammation. This is great for migraines, tension headaches, or cervicogenic headaches.
Botox Injections for Migraines
FDA-approved for chronic migraines, Botox works by relaxing muscles around the head and blocking pain signals. It’s given every 12 weeks and can help cut down the number of migraines significantly.
Trigger Point Injections
Trigger points are tight knots of muscle that can contribute to tension headaches. These small injections deliver anesthetic or steroid into these trigger points to help relax the muscle and ease pain.
Explore more headache treatment options.
How Do These Treatments Work?
Each treatment targets the underlying cause of your headaches whether they’re caused by irritated nerves, tight muscles, or inflammation. They’re all minimally invasive, performed in-office, and typically require little to no downtime.
Most patients go home the same day and start feeling better within days to weeks. How long relief lasts varies, but many treatments provide benefits that last for weeks or even months.
Benefits of Headache Treatments
When combined with a personalized headache care plan, many patients report a major improvement in daily life.
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Long-Term Headache Management
For people who deal with chronic headaches, we often recommend a comprehensive approach. In addition to treatments like injections, things like stress management, physical therapy, or lifestyle adjustments can make a big difference.
If standard treatments haven’t worked, more advanced treatments such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for nerve pain may be recommended.
Read about radiofrequency ablation for chronic pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my headaches require medical treatment?
If you’re getting headaches more than twice a week, they last a long time, or they’re making daily life harder, it’s a good idea to get checked out.
Are headache treatments covered by insurance?
Many treatments are covered including nerve blocks and Botox for migraines. Our team will help confirm your insurance and talk you through your options.
Are these treatments painful?
Most people tolerate them well. We use a local anesthetic so you’ll feel little to no discomfort during the procedure.
Why Choose Midwest Vascular and Pain Specialists for Headache Treatment?
At Midwest Vascular and Pain Specialists, we’re committed to helping you get your life back. Our experienced team specializes in interventional headache relief that’s safe, effective, and tailored to your needs.
If headaches are interfering with your life, we’re here to help you take control solutions that go beyond just medication.
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