Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Aug; 2014(8): CD001878. Published online 2014 Aug 26. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001878.pub3 PMCID: PMC6483320 PMID: 25157618 Gert Brønfort Abstract Background Non‐invasive physical treatments are often used to treat common types of chronic/recurrent headache. Objectives To quantify and compare the magnitude of short‐ and long‐term effects of non‐invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headaches. […]
Rebecca Erwin Wells MD, MPH Headache. 2014 Jul 18. doi: 10.1111/head.12420. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to assess the safety, feasibility, and effects of the standardized 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course in adults with migraines. BACKGROUND: Stress is a well-known trigger for headaches. Research supports the general benefits of mind/body […]
Alternative Medicine in Chronic Migraine 2014: What Clinicians Need to Know Migraine patients are increasingly turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for therapy. Therefore, clinicians who treat headache patients should gain a basic understanding of the efficacy and safety of these therapies. By Soma Sahai-Srivastava, MD, Anne Csere, DO and Andrew Joyce, MD Practical […]
Migraine is a very common and disabling illness. Choosing a therapeutic agent that is best for each individual patient requires consideration of the patient’s history, lifestyle, comorbid conditions, and individual preferences. By Dr. Lawrence Robbins, MD and Brooke Phenicie, NP-C Story Source Migraine headaches are a common cause of disability in the United States, affecting […]
Braz J Phys Ther. 2014 Jan-Feb; 18(1): 19–29. doi: 10.1590/S1413-35552012005000137 PMCID: PMC4183235 Mariana C. Ferreira Background Migraine and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are reported to be associated. However, there are no reports on the association among migraines, TMDs and changes in body posture. Objectives To assess changes in body posture in women suffering migraines with or […]
By ChiroTrust on June 2, 2014 Headaches (HA) can significantly alter a person’s quality of life. Moreover, they can interfere and sometimes even prevent an individual from performing important activities such as going to work, attending school, or participating in group activities such as sports, music programs, holiday gatherings, and more. The focus of this month’s Health […]
Authors Bogduk N1. Journal Neurol Clin. 2014 May;32(2):471-87. doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2013.11.005. Epub 2014 Feb 28. Abstract Cervicogenic headache is pain referred to the head from a source in the cervical spine or mediated by cervical nerves. Clinical features allow for no more than a diagnosis of probable cervicogenic headache. Definitive diagnosis requires evidence of a cervical […]
Salvatori R, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 May 10. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Study Design Case report. Background Thoracic spine thrust manipulation has been shown to be an effective intervention for individuals experiencing mechanical neck pain. Case Description The patient was a 46 year-old female referred to outpatient physical therapy 2-months following […]
Espí-López G, et al. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2014 Apr 30. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract BACKGROUND: Tensiontype headache (TTH) is the most common type of primary headache however there is no clear evidence as to which specific treatment is most effective or whether combined treatment is more effective than individual treatments. AIM: To […]
By ChiroTrust on April 21, 2014 Dr. Emil Seletz (b. 1907; d. 1999) was a neurosurgeon in Beverly Hills, California. His publications indicate that he worked at the Los Angeles General Hospital, and he was faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles Medical School. Additionally, his internet biography indicates he was chief of neurosurgery […]
European Journal of Neurology Volume 21, Issue 4, pages 577–585, April 2014 J. H. Smith Background and purpose Trochlear headaches are a recently recognized cause of headache, of which both primary and inflammatory subtypes are recognized. The clinical features, long-term prognosis and optimal treatment strategy have not been well defined. Methods A cohort of 25 […]
The effect of sustained natural apophyseal glides on headache, duration and cervical function in women with cervicogenic headache Shin EJ, et al. J Exerc Rehabil. 2014 Apr 30;10(2):131-5. doi: 10.12965/jer.140098. Abstract The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAGs) on pain and headache duration in women with […]
Megan Brooks February 21, 2014 Results of a new study may come as no surprise to headache sufferers: More stress means more headaches. “The results add weight to the concept that stress can be a factor contributing to the onset of headache disorders, that it accelerates the progression to chronic headache, exacerbates headache episodes, and […]
Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society Holland S, Silberstein SD, Freitag F, Dodick DW, Argoff C, Ashman E. Evidence-based guideline update: NSAIDs and other complementary treatments for episodic migraine prevention in adults: report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology […]
Upper cervical mobility, posture and myofascial trigger points in subjects with episodic migraine: Case-control study Danit Tali, BPT Received: November 10, 2013; Received in revised form: January 10, 2014; Accepted: January 29, 2014; Published Online: February 06, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.01.006 Summary Objectives To evaluate the association between episodic migraines and the prevalence of myofascial trigger […]
Treatment of tension-type headache with articulatory and suboccipital soft tissue therapy: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial Gemma V. Espí-López, PhD, PT Received: September 13, 2013; Received in revised form: December 26, 2013; Accepted: December 31, 2013; Published Online: January 27, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.01.001 Treatment of tension-type headache with articulatory and suboccipital soft tissue therapy: […]
Part 1 Full Story Robert Bonakdar MD, FAAFP David Rakel MD, FAAFP Interview January 20, 2014 Dr. Robert Bonakdar talks with Dr. David Rakel about controlling pain with nutritional supplements. In Part 1, Dr. Bonakdar discusses the effects of SAM-e on symptoms of depression and on pain associated with osteoarthritis. He discusses turmeric’s effects on arthritic […]
Pauline Anderson January 17, 2014 Full Story (may require free registration): http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/819390 Treating some headaches in children may be a simple matter of getting them to quit chewing gum. A new study suggests that excessive gum chewing may be an important but under-recognized trigger for headaches in older children. The researchers, led by Nathan Watemberg, MD, […]
Mariana C. Ferreira1 Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy Print version ISSN 1413-3555 Braz. J. Phys. Ther. vol.18 no.1 São Carlos Jan./Feb. 2014 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1413-35552012005000137 ABSTRACT Background: Migraine and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are reported to be associated. However, there are no reports on the association among migraines, TMDs and changes in body posture. Objectives : To assess […]
Full Story: http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2013/11/14/what-grain-is-doing-to-your-brain/ It’s tempting to call David Perlmutter’s dietary advice radical. The neurologist and president of the Perlmutter Health Center in Naples, Fla., believes all carbs, including highly touted whole grains, are devastating to our brains. He claims we must make major changes in our eating habits as a society to ward off terrifying increases in Alzheimer’s disease […]