Types of Headaches and Migraines

Headaches and migraines are common health issues that can significantly impact daily life. While occasional headaches are often manageable with over-the-counter medications, chronic or severe headaches may require more specialized approaches. At Bothell Regenerative Medicine in Bothell and Monroe, WA, we provide various treatments to alleviate your discomfort and improve your overall health. Before visiting us, learn about the different types of headaches and migraines below:

Types of Headaches

Headaches come in different forms, each presenting its own set of symptoms and triggers. Tension headaches, characterized by a constant band-like pressure around the head, are common and often stress-related. Cluster headaches, on the other hand, cause severe, stabbing pain and typically occur in clusters or patterns. Understanding the specific type of headache is crucial for effective treatment, as different headaches may respond to distinct therapeutic approaches.

Understanding Migraines

Migraines are a more complex form of headache that causes throbbing pain, nausea, and visual disturbances. They can last for hours or even days, significantly affecting an individual's quality of life. When you visit us, we can help speak with you about your triggers, and symptoms, and provide the necessary care that will help you feel better.

Advancements in Pain Management

In recent years, regenerative medicine has emerged as a promising avenue for addressing various medical conditions, including chronic headaches and migraines. At our practice, we offer innovative approaches such as stem cell therapy, trigger point injections, and sphenopalatine ganglion block. The sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) is a bundle of nerves located in the back of the nose that control face and head pain. We can block the nerve impulses by applying a local anesthetic to the bundle of nerves causing a reduction in pain. This is known as a sphenopalatine ganglion block. The Sphenocath is a specially designed catheter that allows us to deliver anesthetic directly to the SPG without the use of needles or harsh medicine. Some conditions relieved by the SPG block are acute headache pain, craniofacial pain, migraines, and trigeminal neuralgia. A trigger point injection is a simple procedure designed to relieve muscle pain caused by trigger points. Trigger points can form in muscles or connective tissue leading to pain. They can also irritate nerves leading to referred pain in other parts of the body. A small amount of local anesthetic is injected into each trigger point helping to relieve the pain and relax the trigger point. This can be helpful for those with chronic headaches due to tension or stress.

Integrative Medicine

Beyond traditional medical interventions, wellness-focused approaches like integrative medicine are helpful for headache and migraine treatment. Integrative medicine emphasizes holistic healing, incorporating natural remedies, lifestyle adjustments, and dietary changes.

Contact us for an Appointment Today

If you’re seeking acute headache treatment or migraine treatment, our team at Bothell Regenerative Medicine in Bothell and Monroe, WA, can help. To schedule your consultation, contact our office at (425) 402-4787 today. We also welcome you to browse our website to learn more about our services or to stop by in person!