Finding relief for headaches or migraines is possible by getting a better understanding of what’s causing your pain. Educating yourself about health, wellness, and the specific ailments you are dealing with provides the best foundation for progress and recovery. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES The most common headache and migraine types and how to identify yours. Why prescription …
Bra 101 – Fit Matters!
What do bras have to do with back, neck, or headache pain? Well, in many cases, they can have a direct influence on the the musculoskeletal system. A bra that fits you correctly, and is the right size and shape, will allow the body to function at its maximum potential. It’s common for me to treat women with neck or …
Less Sleep Can Equal More Pain: Part II
In Part I of this topic, we talked about sleep and pain and the sleep, stress, pain triad. If you’re looking for more detail regarding sleep and pain specifically, the New York Times recently published an excellent article on the complex relationship between these two elements. They discuss a study that demonstrated lack of sleep created a ramped up sensation to pain, and …
Meet Miranda
Many of you have had the opportunity to meet and visit with Miranda here in our office, she keeps everything here running with ease. And, I wanted you to get to know the wonderful woman that is Miranda a little better. We are so lucky to have her talent and skills at Momentum! Where did you grow up? Sun Valley, …
Comprehensive Migraine Education Program Part III: Your Migraine Management Plan
The best migraine management plans are multifactorial, meaning you may have a variety of treatments that will be recommend for your specific type of migraine. They may include medication, behavioral strategies and hands-on treatment. Medication: Medication type is typically divided into acute (taken as soon as a migraine comes on) and preventative (taken daily). With acute migraine treatment, it’s ideal …
Comprehensive Migraine Education Program Part II: Prepping for your visit
Headaches and migraines of many types are common reasons to seek guidance from your medical provider. As stated previously in Part I of this series, the key to determining the most appropriate treatment for your headache is determining the correct diagnosis. Here’s what you need to know… The prevalence of headaches and migraines is incredibly high. 90% of people deal …
Comprehensive Migraine Education Program: Part I
Are you one of the 36 million Americans who suffer from migraines? Last weekend I attended the Comprehensive Migraine Education Program (CMEP), put on by the American Headache Society in Denver, CO. I’ve had a special interest in the treatment of headaches since I graduated from physical therapy school, which you can read more about here. Below is Part I …
Get Rid of Headaches Once and For All
The stress of the holidays are over and you are likely charging full throttle into your New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you have goals of eating better, exercising more and meditating twice a week. What about those headaches you’ve been experiencing? Is getting rid of them on your list? I have developed a special interest in treating patients with headaches for several …
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