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According to the National Headache Foundation, approximately 30 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Other
medical studies indicate that 45 million Americans have chronic headaches. These recurring headaches not only cause pain
and discomfort, but they can also interfere with one’s work, relationships, and social life.
The Headache Center at Casa Colina Hospital, a Joint Commission
accredited facility, is a unique physician-directed program designed to help individuals, ages 5 and older, discover how
to prevent or better manage recurring headaches. Patient care is overseen by a board-certified neurologist who directs a
team of headache specialists at one convenient location.
The Casa Colina Headache Center is recommended for those who suffer from:
- Chronic daily headaches
- Sinus headaches
- Common migraines (without aura)
- Classic migraines (with auras)
- Tension headaches
- Cluster headaches
- Rebound headaches (from medications)
- Pediatric headaches
We take a multidisciplinary approach. The Casa Colina Headache Center team includes:
- Board-certified neurologists
- Physical therapists
- Radiologists
- Psychologists
- Nutritionists
Our team also works closely with:
- Pain management specialists
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation physician (physiatrist)
- Allergists
- OB / GYN physicians
- Dentists
- Alternative medicine professionals
- Other medical specialists as needed
We offer many treatment options.
Different headaches require different treatments. The Casa Colina Headache Center offers state-of-the-art
equipment and technology to help diagnose and alleviate headaches. We also provide our patients with education to
help them understand why headaches happen and how they can be managed with little or no discomfort.
Treatment may consist of:
- Biofeedback
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Stress management skills training
- Myofacial release
- Soft tissue massage
- Exercise
- Trigger point therapy
- Cervical spine manipulation
- Ergonomic / work assessment
- Nutritional evaluation and recommendation
- Pool therapy
In some cases, our physicians may recommend admission to an acute-care hospital for a complete neurological
assessment or to stabilize a person with acute headache pain. Upon discharge, the individual will receive
treatment at the Casa Colina Headache Center based on the results of this inpatient assessment.
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