Migraines & Headaches
Migraines and other headaches are very painful and can have dramatic effects on ones life. Many times, headaches are a result of pinched nerves in the neck or other neurological conditions. Symptoms that signify a migraine headache include a pounding headache, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and/or sound. Pain relievers are typically used to treat minor headaches. Ant-inausea medications are used if nausea is present and medications to prevent or stop headaches can also be prescribed once the appropriate diagnosis is found. At Deuk Spine Institute, we can provide the appropriate testing and diagnosing to determine to cause and treatment needed for chronic headaches and migraines.

Migraines
Tension Headaches - Episodic (< 15 days/month)
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Moderate constant pain, pressure or throbbing affecting the front, top or sides of the head
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Pain occurs mid-day and last from 30 min. to a few days
Tension Headaches - Chronic (>15 days/month)
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Pain may vary in intensity throughout the day, but the pain is almost always present
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Pain affects the front, top or sides of the head
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Pain comes and goes over a prolonged period of time
Symptoms of both kinds of tension headaches also include:
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Headache when wake up
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Insomnia
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Sensitivity to light or noise - Mild
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General muscle ache
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Chronic fatigue & Irritability
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Disturbed concentration
Cluster Headaches
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Constant burning or piercing pain on one side of the head or behind the eye lasting 30-90 minutes,
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Sometimes recurs later that day, up to 3 times in one day
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Occur at the same time of the day or night
Sinus Headaches
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Deep and constant pain in the forehead, bridge of nose or cheekbones
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The pain usually intensifies with sudden head movement or strain
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Usually occurs with other sinus symptoms, such as nasal discharge, feeling of fullness in the ears and possibly fever
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