Headaches vs. Migraines

Patients who suffer from migraines know all too well what they are. However, for many the distinction is elusive. When you have pain and pressure in your head, knowing whether you are experiencing a headache or a migraine can help to treat it. Also, if the pain is recurring, knowing the difference can give you a better chance of avoiding it. Keep reading to learn some simple ways to tell the difference between headaches and migraines. Read more...

Antidepressants and Headache

Recent studies have shown that antidepressant medications are effective in treating headaches, including some forms of chronic migraines. These medications can be used to reduce the frequency and severity of some types of headaches. Although not yet conclusive, the studies are showing promise in the field. Tests continue to be performed to measure the effects on headaches of antidepressants in patients taking the medications for depression and other psychological issues as well as in patients given the medications specifically for headaches. Read more...

Back to School Headaches

Going Back to School Can Cause Recurring Headaches in Children

Going back to school can be stressful to children, from kindergartners to the college bound. Stress often manifests itself through the tightening of the scalp and neck muscles which are believed to be causes of tension type headaches. It is important not to underestimate the mental and emotional stress children sometimes face. READ MORE……………

Headaches and Smoking

Another Great Reason to Quit

There are many great reasons to quit smoking. Smoking messes with your sinus cavity and nasal passages, circulation, and blood pressure. It increases the risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke and, of course, lung cancer. But aside from their potential to kill you slowly, smoking cigarettes can also lead to headaches. The bad news for non-smokers is that second hand smoke can have a similar effect. Tobacco use has been linked to migraines and cluster headaches, so now there is one more reason to give up one of the most damaging of all vices.  READ MORE…………………

Chronic Headaches and Quality Of Life

Are Chronic Headaches Impacting Your Quality of Life?

It can be hard to explain to friends and family how bad headaches can make you feel, and how much they affect your daily life. Whether they make you cancel your plans, give up activities or use up sick days at work, a headache can be a real, excuse the pun, pain!  READ MORE………………

EMS for Headaches

ELECTRIC MUSCLE STIMULATION IS A SAFE, NON-INVASIVE HEADACHE TREATMENT

Electric muscle stimulation (EMS) is just one of the non-invasive headache treatments that we offer at New Jersey Headache Institute, often in conjunction with other physical therapies and medicinal treatments. Mostly known for its use in back and neck pain treatment, EMS has proven effective against migraines and chronic headaches. Also, headaches originating from muscle tension or temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) can be treated with EMS. READ MORE…………………

Therapuetic Ultrasound and Tension Headaches

COULD THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND BE THE ANSWER TO TENSION HEADACHES?
Have you heard of therapeutic ultrasound? It’s a technique that could hold the secret to beating your headaches and migraines for good, especially if you also experience neck and shoulder tension. Therapeutic ultrasound is a method that is used to stimulate tissue underneath the surface of the skin using high frequency sound waves.  READ MORE………..

MIGRAINES AND NAUSEA

NAUSEA IS ALL TOO FAMILIAR TO MIGRAINE SUFFERERS

The fact is that eight of every ten migraine sufferers also endure nausea as a related symptom. So related, in fact, that migraines are more likely to cause nausea than any other type of headache. Meanwhile, five of every ten will encounter vomiting with their migraines as well. Although doctors have not yet worked out exactly how the two are related, there are some factors that can indicate a predisposition to experiencing them together. READ MORE……….