What Are Headaches and Migraines?
Headaches and migraines can disrupt work, time with loved ones, and the moments that matter most. DFW Sports Medicine can help you reclaim your day. Headaches and migraines are common conditions that affect the brain and surrounding tissues. Though both cause head pain, they are not the same. The difference between a headache and a migraine lies in their cause, intensity, and additional symptoms. A headache often causes dull or steady pain across the head or behind the eyes. It can be triggered by stress, muscle tension, or fatigue. A migraine, on the other hand, can cause severe pain, nausea, and light sensitivity. It may come with visual changes or other sensory disruptions called an "aura." There are several types of migraine headaches, each with its own features:
- Migraine with aura: Includes flashing lights or blind spots before the pain starts.
- Migraine without aura: Comes on without warning and is more common.
- Chronic migraine: Occurs more than 15 days a month.
- Hemiplegic migraine: May involve weakness on one side of the body.
- Vestibular migraine: Causes dizziness and balance problems.
If you're dealing with any of these, schedule a consultation at DFW Sports Medicine in McKinney, Frisco, or Lewisville, TX.
How Are Headaches and Migraines Treated?
At DFW Sports Medicine, treatments for headaches and migraines focus on noninvasive, targeted care. Our providers look at your full health picture to design a treatment plan that brings relief. We look at your history, symptoms, lifestyle, and any physical triggers. Each treatment works to ease the symptoms, lower the frequency of attacks, and improve how you feel day-to-day. Care may include:
- Manual therapy: Eases tight muscles and corrects joint movement, often easing tension headaches.
- Medications: May include options to reduce nerve inflammation or prevent migraine attacks.
- Injections: Nerve blocks or other injectable therapies, like BOTOX®, may calm overactive pain pathways.
- Lifestyle support: Helps manage stress, sleep, and diet, which may trigger episodes.
- Alternative therapy: Osteopathy or chiropractic sessions to improve spine alignment can reduce pressure on nerves. Stress management, yoga, and acupuncture may help calm the nervous system and reduce triggers. Hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be useful for pain coping and behavior change.
What Are the Symptoms of Headaches and Migraines?
Recognizing the signs of headaches and migraines early can help guide the right treatment. These symptoms often affect how you think, feel, and function, and may show up before, during, or after an episode. The most common symptoms of migraines and headaches that may need attention include:
- Throbbing or dull head pain
- Neck or shoulder tightness
- Light or sound sensitivity
- Nausea or vomiting
- Vision changes
- Mood changes or brain fog
- Pain that worsens with activity
- Aura (flashes, blind spots, or zigzag lines)
- Dizziness or trouble balancing
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For some, headaches cause pain that comes around every now and then, but for others, migraines interrupt work, rest, and life. At DFW Sports Medicine, we provide care built around you with proven, noninvasive treatments for headaches and migraines. We offer advanced injury care, pain relief, and wellness services that support long-term results. Our providers focus on clear plans and a better way forward for those seeking relief. If you're tired of living with pain, let DFW Sports Medicine help you feel stronger, clearer, and more in control. Book your consultation today at either our McKinney, Frisco, or Lewisville, TX practice and find relief from the symptoms of migraines and headaches.