Neurological Conditions

The International Headache Society classifies 67 different types of headache into 13 categories. More broadly, headaches are classified in terms of primary and secondary causes, as well as cranial neuralgias, facial pain, and other causes. Primary headaches are headaches that occur with no underlying medical cause. The most common are: Tension headache Migraine Cluster headache

American Headache Society Committee for Headache Education (ACHE) 19 Mantua Road Mt. Royal, NJ 08061 achehq@talley.com http://www.achenet.org Tel: 1-856-423-0043 or 1-856-423-0043 Fax: 1-856-423-0082 American Pain Foundation 201 North Charles Street Suite 710 Baltimore, MD   21201-4111 info@painfoundation.org http://www.painfoundation.org Tel: 888-615-7246 Fax: 410-385-1832 Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding For Migraineurs (MAGNUM) Tel: (703) 349-1929 http://www.migraines.org

Acupuncture: An alternative therapy based on the insertion of thin needles into specific points of the body to prevent or treat certain health conditions.   Aneurysm: An abnormal thinning or balloon-like bulging of the wall of an artery. The bursting of an aneurysm in a brain artery or blood vessel causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage and

Almost everyone experiences a headache at one time or another. Headache is one of the most common forms of pain, affecting 7 out of 10 people at least once a year. There are many types of headaches, and people experience them in different ways. Although headaches can be excruciatingly painful, they rarely indicate a serious

What Is A Headache Clinic? A headache clinic is a facility staffed by specialists dedicated to the treatment of severe headache and migraine. The staff at a headache clinic typically includes psychologists, nutritionists, relaxation specialists, physicians, and support personnel. Headache clinics typically provide a range of services, including physical evaluation, diagnostic tests, and the development

What are Alternative Remedies for Headaches? A variety of natural and home remedies for headaches are available. However, alternative therapies for headache, such as herbal remedies, are not regulated in the same way that drug therapies are. Their efficacy may not have been proven with scientific studies. Some people suggest, therefore, that any relief found