Acupuncture inserts very fine needles into specific points on your body. This treatment helps balance your body's energy and reduce headache pain.
Biofeedback uses sensors placed on your skin to show you how to control physical responses like muscle tension. The goal is for you to learn how to manage stress and headache pain.
Botox injections relax certain muscles around your head and neck. With fewer muscle contractions, you may develop fewer headaches.
To prevent headaches, your doctor may recommend eating regular meals and avoiding trigger foods like caffeine or alcohol. By keeping a food diary, you can identify which foods might be causing your headaches.
Intravenous (IV) treatment delivers medicine into your veins at higher doses than you could take by mouth. It may also work more quickly. Learn how CentraCare keeps you comfortable during infusion therapy.
Massage therapists use their hands to gently press and knead your muscles. This eases tension and improves blood flow, reducing headache pain. Regular sessions can even prevent headaches.
Your clinician may prescribe medicine to prevent headaches or stop them from worsening. We’ll help you choose the right type based on your needs.
Neuromodulators use electrical or magnetic signals to block pain signals to your brain. You control these devices, so you get relief when you need it most.
By injecting a numbing medication near the nerves at the back of your head, a doctor can reduce pain and help you feel more comfortable. It’s especially helpful for frequent migraines or tension headaches.
In oxygen therapy, you breathe pure oxygen through a mask or nasal tube. As your body receives more oxygen, you may experience fewer headaches, especially cluster headaches.
Physical therapy involves exercises and techniques that improve muscle strength and posture. Rehabilitation relieves tension in the neck and shoulders that might contribute to headaches.
Therapy (counseling) helps you manage stress and emotional triggers that might cause headaches. By working with a mental health professional, you can improve overall well-being and reduce headache frequency.
Trigger point injections target tight or painful muscle areas. You may benefit from this treatment if your headaches result from muscle tension.
Visual therapy includes exercises to improve coordination between your eyes and brain. An eye specialist can help you if visual stress or strain worsens your headaches.
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