Understanding Head Anatomy
In the effort to explain why a headache happens, it is important to comprehend how the structure of the head contributes to the development of the pain. The brain is contained in the skull, with meninges, blood vessels, and nerves covering it. Tension-type headaches are also caused by muscles located around the jaw, neck, and scalp. The most important pain-sensitive structures within the head are: Trigeminal nerve: cares about facial sensation and transmission of pain. Cranial arteries: The dilation or constriction of the cranial arteries can provoke migraine. Meninges: Severe pain may be experienced by the patient due to inflammation. Muscles and cervical spine: Frequently contribute to tension headaches. To prevent this from happening, one must consult a headache specialist near them for quicker recovery and effective treatment.
Best Clinic in Banglore for all Headache Conditions
Alleviate Pain Clinic is one of the best clinics for headaches in Bangalore, which diagnoses and treats headaches and migraines. We combine the assessment and management of patients with multidisciplinary strategies to deal with the problems of headache due to neurological, vascular, and musculoskeletal causes. Our multidisciplinary team consists of headache specialists, neurologists, and rehabilitation experts.
When to See a Doctor for a Headache?
Although a mild headache is not a serious case and may not require medical help, some signs need to prompt an immediate appointment with a headache specialist:
Persistent or increasing headaches.
Experiencing headaches following a head injury.
Dizziness, flickering of the eye, sickness, or fainting.
Headaches in the morning and vomiting
Pain with neurological defects, such as weakness or numbness.
Diagnosis of Headache
A precise diagnosis is very crucial for an effective headache treatment. At Alleviate Pain Clinic, a thorough diagnostic protocol is followed by our headache specialist to provide a precise diagnosis:
01 MRI & CT Scans
MRI and CT scans are important imaging methods capable of identifying structural abnormalities, brain lesions, tumours, or indicators of stroke. These scans provide high-resolution images of the brain and are important in eliminating severe causes of chronic or severe headaches.
02 Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA)
MRA is a special test involving visualisation of blood vessels in the brain. It can be specifically used to diagnose the presence of vascular causes of headache disorders, such as aneurysms or arterial stenosis, which could be the source of headaches, such as migraines with aura, or thunderclap headaches.
03 Lumbar Puncture
A lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, is performed to analyse c. It is usually done when patients run a fever, have neck stiffness, or experience the onset of acute, intense, and unclear headache on imaging.
Our Approach to Migraine & Headache Treatment
Medical History &
Examination
Detailed medical history/neurological exam determines headache patterns, precipitants, and potential underlying pathology. Clinicians evaluate the duration of symptoms, frequency, the number of accompanying signs, and lifestyle aspects to formulate a differential diagnosis and support the most efficient headache treatment plan.
Blood Tests &
Injection Treatments
Blood tests assist in eliminating the presence of infections, inflammation, or systemic conditions as factors behind headaches. Nerve blocks and trigger point injections are specific injection therapy options that can be utilised to treat chronic migraines and cluster headaches and provide considerable relief when drugs fail to provide satisfactory results.
Radiofrequency
Treatments
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure in which heat energy is used to interfere with the activity of nociceptive nerve fibres, specifically those that are the source of chronic migraines or occipital neuralgia. The procedure is non-surgical and relatively imperceptible and offers permanent relief since it exposes precise nerve routes and minimizes the reliance on long-term medications or repetitive injections, and provides effective headache and migraine treatments.
Why Choose Alleviate Pain Clinic for Headache Treatment?
Non-Surgical Treatments
Alleviate specialises in a non-surgical approach to headache treatments. The great majority of headache conditions, including the most serious amongst them, such as trigeminal neuralgia, are treatable using targeted injections, nerve blocks, and lifestyle changes, precluding the risks posed by invasive methods.
Quick Procedures
On the one hand, treatments such as PRP injections, nerve, or RFA are minimally invasive and can be done within a clinical environment with less downtime. In some cases, patients can be restored to normal activity in hours or a day.
Customized & Advance Treatments
Every patient has an individualised care plan that includes the latest diagnostics and treatment, depending on the type, the frequency of the headache, and the cause of the condition. When combined methods are used, the achievement can be greater which helps in providing headache treatments effectively.
Our Doctors
Reviews
I was in pain for a long time. After just 2 sessions, my pain is almost gone. I feel so much better now.
I did not think it would work so fast, but in only 2 sessions my pain went away. I can move freely again.
My pain has finally gone, and I feel so relaxed and comfortable now. It’s such a big relief in my daily life
Frequently Asked Questions
Alleviate Pain Clinic manages different types of headaches, such as migraine, tension-type, cervicogenic headache, and trigeminal nerve anaesthesia. Individualised, non-surgical treatment of each condition is undertaken, involving medical diagnostics, injection therapies, and advanced interventional strategies aimed at resolving the cluster and its triggers based on individual symptoms.
