How does Dr. Kessler treat migraine headaches?
People use the word migraine for any severe headache. Migraine headaches are a type of severe headache but many people who come in to the office with a migraine do not really have this type of headache. As is true with most problems, an accurate diagnosis is the important first step. For those who do have true migraine, there can be many different factors that trigger them to occur. These initiating factors can range from hormone changes, to diet, to muscle tension headaches, stress, and others. To make an accurate assessment of each persons triggering factors, an accurate history is vital. Medications can be used effectively to both treat and prevent migraines, as can herbal treatments. Manipulation is also important in the treatment of muscle tension headache, and for patients whose migraines are triggered by a muscle tension headache; this will decrease the frequency of their migraines. Dietary changes, exercise, treating hormone imbalance, and stress reduction are also important in
