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HEAD PAIN IN CHARLOTTE

Head pain is caused by headaches, injuries, and trauma. It may be a side effect of an underlying condition, caused by certain triggers, or a result of an accident or injury. Head pain may range from mild to severe and may feel sharp or dull. The pain may be constant or may come and go.

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Treatment for Head Pain

At Advanced Sports & Spine, we provide treatment for head pain in Charlotte to help relieve your pain. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to pain management to treat the root of headaches. The head pain or headache treatment depends on the cause but may include injections, therapies, trigger avoidance, lifestyle changes, and medications. If at-home pain relievers do not help, medical intervention is needed.

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Who’s a candidate?

Patients who have tried to relieve their head pain with over-the-counter medication without success may need to seek help. Additionally, if the pain is constant or severe or is the result of a traumatic injury, medical intervention is necessary. Patients with the following symptoms may be good candidates for head pain treatment:

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RECOMMENDED TREATMENTS FOR HEAD PAIN

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Occipital Nerve Blocks

The occipital nerves are at the base of the skull. Irritation or inflammation of these nerves causes occipital neuralgia, which sends pain signals to the brain. Patients with occipital neuralgia experience sharp, throbbing pain. Occipital nerve blocks help alleviate the head pain by blocking the pain signals from reaching the brain.

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Selective Nerve Block (SNRB) Injection

Head pain may be caused by headaches, migraines, and nerve inflammation or irritation. This leads to pain, numbness, and tingling sensations. Nerve blocks, such as the selective nerve block injection, help keep pain signals from reaching the brain, thus relieving the pain. Nerve blocks can help treat headaches and migraines and may produce pain relief for up to several months for patients with chronic headaches.

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Trigger Point Injections

Trigger points are sensitive, tight areas of the muscle. This trigger point may cause pain in the affected muscle, but also in a distant area, including areas of the head. A trigger point injection involves injecting a medication into the muscle to relieve the tension and pain in the local and distant areas. Patients experience pain relief within a few days of the treatment.

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HEAD CONDITIONS

Head pain may vary based on the type of headache, injury, location,  and severity. Common headaches and/or head conditions include:

  • Migraine
  • Tension headaches
  • Occipital neuralgia
  • Secondary headaches caused by concussion or injury

Frequently Asked Questions

ABOUT TREATMENTS FOR HEAD PAIN

HOW CAN I STOP HEAD PAIN?

At our pain management clinic in Charlotte, NC, we offer several different options for treating head pain. Trigger point injections, selective nerve block injections, and occipital nerve blocks are just a few of the treatments we offer to reduce or eliminate head pain.

WHAT DOES HEAD PAIN FEEL LIKE?

Head pain may range from mild to severe. The pain may be piercing or throbbing, dull or sharp, constant or fleeting. The symptoms of head pain vary from patient to patient depending on the underlying cause.

WHEN SHOULD YOU SEEK TREATMENT FOR YOUR HEAD PAIN?

While many headaches subside on their own with over-the-counter pain relievers or simply time and rest, severe or chronic headaches may not. If you have serious, chronic, or debilitating head pain that affects your quality of life, contact a health professional. A doctor who specializes in pain management, like Dr. Ahmad, can evaluate your head condition.

HOW DO YOU GET RID OF A HEADACHE?

Different types of headaches may respond to different therapies. If you experience a headache at home, you may try pain relievers, cold or hot compresses, dimming the lights, cooling the room, or drinking water. For some people, caffeine or relaxation techniques ease their head pain as well. If you have serious or chronic head pain, contact your physician.

WHEN SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED ABOUT A HEADACHE?

If your head pain is severe or does not go away with rest and at-home measures such as over-the-counter pain relief, ice, or heat, it is time to contact a physician. Additionally, if you have any new or unusual symptoms, contact your doctor. An evaluation is necessary to determine the cause of your headache, if there is an underlying condition, and the severity.

IS A MIGRAINE A SERIOUS PROBLEM?

igraine headaches can be debilitating with pulsing, throbbing head pain. Additional migraine symptoms include nausea, weakness, and sensitivity to light and sound. However, some migraines may have warning signs signifying a more significant issue. Patients who experience an aura or flashing lights with their migraines may be at an increased risk for stroke.

If you are worried about your migraine symptoms or experience migraine auras, speak with your healthcare professional.

AT WHAT AGES DO MIGRAINES START AND STOP?

While migraines can affect patients of all ages, women under the age of 40 are more commonly afflicted with migraine pain. There is a correlation between migraines and hormones. By ages 50-55, migraines begin to subside on their own. However, the exact timing varies among patients depending on triggers and other risk factors.

IS HEAD PAIN EVERY DAY NORMAL?

Although many people experience headaches from time to time, daily head pain does not typically occur. If your headache lasts more days than not, you may have chronic headaches. Schedule an appointment with your pain management team for an evaluation to determine the cause of your head pain.

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