Migraine Headache

Understanding Migraine

Migraine is a neurological condition that can cause moderate to severe headache pain, often with nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, visual disturbances, dizziness, or tingling. Symptoms and triggers vary from person to person, and migraine can occur with or without aura.

Head, Neck, and Soft-Tissue Factors

Migraine has multiple possible contributors and should not be attributed to posture or muscle tension alone. However, tension and trigger points in the neck, shoulders, jaw, and head may produce or amplify headache patterns in some people. Sleep, stress, hormonal changes, certain foods, medications, and other medical factors may also influence attacks.

Our Neurosomatic Therapy Approach

At St. John-Clark Pain Treatment Center, assessment considers headache history, posture, head and neck position, jaw mechanics, muscular tension, movement patterns, and relevant medical findings. When soft-tissue factors appear to contribute, treatment may include massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, gentle joint mobilization, stretching, movement guidance, and patient education. Care may complement evaluation and treatment by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional.

​Results vary, and Neurosomatic Therapy is not a replacement for medical diagnosis or migraine treatment. A sudden severe headache, a new or unusual headache pattern, fever, confusion, fainting, weakness, numbness, vision loss, or symptoms following trauma require prompt medical evaluation.