Headaches

Understanding Head, Neck, and Facial Pain

Did you know that approximately 22% of the global population experiences chronic pain, with head, neck, and facial pain being among the most prevalent types? This startling statistic highlights the widespread impact of these conditions on individuals’ quality of life. Head neck facial pain can have various causes, ranging from neurological disorders to musculoskeletal issues and even psychological factors. Understanding […]

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Stress, Sleep, and Your Jaw: Connecting the Dots Between Bruxism and Morning Headaches

Understanding Bruxism: The Basics What is Bruxism? Bruxism is often described simply as teeth grinding, but there’s much more to it. According to an international consensus, bruxism can occur both during sleep and while awake. During sleep, it may appear as rhythmic or non-rhythmic clenching of the jaw muscles. In contrast, awake bruxism is characterized

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Chronic Migraine Headaches: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Migraines are one of the most common, but also misunderstood, ailments a person can suffer from at some point in their lives, with 12% to 15% of the population worldwide suffering from them at any point in time. Chronic migraine headaches are rarer but still affect up to 2.2% of the population, meaning millions of

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Teeth Grinding and Tension Headaches: The Relationship, Causes, and Treatment

Table Of Contents What is Teeth Grinding or Bruxism? Defining What a Headache Is How Teeth Grinding Causes Headaches Bruxism Headache Relief and Treatment Developing a Relationship with an Orofacial Pain Specialist: A Key to Managing Bruxism and Associated Headaches What is Teeth Grinding or Bruxism? Tooth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a condition

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Taking Back Control: Understanding the Mind-Body Link to Tackle Headaches and Migraines

Migraine and headache are common complaints among women of all ages. Migraine was found to be the second most prevalent chronic condition after lower back pain by one 2016 study. A migraine attack can be debilitating, causing pain, fatigue, nausea, and light sensitivity. The good news is that there is hope for overcoming these symptoms

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