Treatment for Constant Headache Pain in NJ

New Jersey Patients Find Relief for Headache Pain with our Headache Treatment

Are you looking for effective, non-invasive treatment for chronic headaches in New Jersey? Our Team of Board Certified Physicians, Pain Management Specialist and Therapists can accurately diagnose your condition and offer successful treatment options, so you can find headache relief and eliminate your pain, as quickly as possible.

“For the past three years, I suffered with chronic headaches. I walked in and out of many offices -Neurologist; Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist; Optometrist, Allergist and Dentist, without getting any help. I was on heavy doses of medication, unmanageable diets and told that my headaches were caused from grinding my teeth at night. Luckily, my mom saw an ad in our local paper for the AIMS Clinic. I quickly came in. After two visits, the cause of my pain was discovered - my neck arched the wrong way. I began chiropractic treatment to correct this problem. I have not felt this good in years! I rarely have headaches, and if I do, the pain is minimal! My life is back to normal! I consider myself lucky to have found AIMS and thankful everyday for what they have done for me!” - D.M.

Headache statistics in the US are astronomical! In fact, 45 million Americans suffer with chronic headaches every year (an average of 20 million females and 25 million males), representing roughly one out of every six people. Alarmingly, it is estimated that 20% of children and adolescents have significant headaches. According to the American Headache Society, every ten seconds, someone in the US goes to the Emergency Room with a headache or migraine. More than $1 billion is spent on over-the-counter medications for headache pain relief.

In 2007, the International Headache Society, classified headaches into three categories - Primary Headaches, Secondary Headaches and Cranial Neuralgias/Facial Pain.

Primary Headaches: Over 90% of all headaches fall into this category, which includes, Tension  Headaches, Migraines and Cluster Headaches.

A Tension Headache, also referred to as a “Stress Headache” or
“Muscle-Contraction Headache”, is the most common type of headache, generally causing mild to moderate bilateral pain (both sides of the head and neck). Some patients describe their pain as a tight band of pressure that circles around the head, with more intense pain above the eyes. Pain usually lasts for a few hours to several weeks or months, with only short periods of relief. Grinding or clenching of teeth may occur. Tension Headaches usually appear between the ages of 9 and 12. Roughly 69% of all males and 88% of all females experience Tension Headaches. They strike more regularly during middle age - due to stress, and may occur daily, frequently or sporadically, without warning. Research has found 75% of all  headaches are related to muscular and spinal components.

A Migraine is an ongoing condition, seen in approximately 10% of the population. It is divided into two categories - Common Migraine and Classic Migraine. A Common Migraine is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. The pain is very severe, described as being a deep throbbing pain and is usually unilateral (one-sided), lasting for 2 - 4 days. Pain associated with a Classic Migraine is very severe and lasts for 24 hours. It is preceded by an aura (visual disturbance - such as blurriness, seeing zigzag lines or flashes of light), and is associated with nausea, vomiting, cold hands and feet. Migraines (both common and classic) are the second most common type of primary headache, affecting children (equal ratio of boys to girls prior to puberty) as well as adults - affecting more adult women than men. The onset age for a migraine condition is between the ages of 5 and 8. After puberty, about 75% of migraine sufferers are women - which may be due to menstruation, pregnancy and menopause.

Being predisposed to migraine headaches (75% of sufferers have a strong family history), does not mean you have to suffer with them the rest of your life! There are numerous migraine headache factors that can be addressed. Generally, they are classified into two categories: Genetic and Stress.

Stress… stress… stress and migraine headaches. The result of stress is damage to the individual's nervous system, especially in the areas that are already overloaded, damaged or irritated. Physical stress may be the result of a whiplash, slip and fall or poor posture. Chemical stress may be the result of allergens, toxins, candida albicans (yeast), dehydration, hypoglycemia or the menstrual cycle. Other considerations include weather changes, medication rebound and lack of exercise.

A Cluster Headache, also known as a, “Mini-Migraine” or a “Histamine Headache”, occurs far more often in men than in women, usually from the ages of 20-40. They commonly happen at the same time of the day for several weeks, months or even years at a time. The pain may be severe, sharp and steady on one side of the head, occurring 2-3 hours after falling asleep during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of sleep and accompanied by swelling and tearing in the eye and a stuffy or runny nose. Intense pain may last 15 minutes to 3 hours.

Secondary Headaches: Less than 10% of all headaches are in this category and may be due to a sinus infection, brain tumor or aneurism. Sinus Headaches can develop from a common cold, due to the buildup of mucous (inflammation), which blocks the sinuses. Symptoms include a dull, throbbing pain in the sinus cavities located in cheekbones, forehead and across the bridge of the nose. Facial swelling may occur, along with nasal discharge, a feeling of “fullness” in the ears and fever. Pain is located in the forehead and behind the eyes.

Cranial Neuralgias, Facial Pain, and other Headaches: This category includes headaches that are caused by inflammation of the nerves in the head or neck and facial pain caused by trigeminal neuralgia and other headaches, comprising a minimal percentage of all headaches. Trigeminal neuralgia occurs in approximately 150 per million per year and is one of the most painful conditions seen in medicine. Pain is felt on one side of the jaw or cheek, but some sufferers experience pain at different times on both sides. Attacks may repeat and come and go throughout the day and last for days, weeks or even months at a time. Additionally, headaches may disappear for months or years. It is more common in women than men, and rarely affects anyone younger than 50.

As painful as they are, and as undesirable as they may be, killing the headache pain is not enough! The cause of the pain must be established and corrected! At the AIMS Clinic, finding the cause of a headache is paramount to finding the solution… or cure. For our Healthcare Team, headache triggers include:

· Subluxation

· Muscle Imbalances

· Neck or back strain due to poor posture

· A blow to the head (Trauma)

· Changes in sleep patterns

· Allergens or Toxins (Yeast)

· Hormonal Imbalances

· Illness, Infection or a Cold

· Medication

· Eyestrain

· Alcohol

· Skipping Meals (Blood Sugar Regulation)

· Emotional Stress (Tension and Depression)

When you consult with our medical staff, we will first discuss your medical history, assess the strength and frequency of your headaches, as well as other symptoms associated with the headache (including neck pain, nausea, light sensitivity, etc.), and perform a structural and muscular examination. The good news for headache sufferers is that once a correct headache diagnosis is made by one of our physicians, an effective treatment plan can be implemented to correct the cause or causes of headache pain.  

Chemical causes require chemical solutions to re-establish balance. Toxins must be eliminated, sensitivity to food allergens corrected, elemental imbalances restored with nutritional support, and hormonal correction with safe, natural products. A Medical Detoxification Program, Intravenous Chelation Therapy and a Customized Diet are chemical components offered with the AIMS Medical Treatment Program for Headaches. Each patient is unique, necessitating a customized program to determine which components are needed for relief of headache pain.

Physical components of our program may incorporate Physical Therapy or Chiropractic to reduce or eliminate the structural and/or muscular stress the body has endured. Regular exercise, proper posture, correct sleeping and resting positions, along with relaxation skills are vital to headache correction and prevention.

“Thanks to the Team at the AIMS Clinic, my migraine pain is gone. I received wonderful chiropractic care and physical therapy. Together with the Medical Director, my health has been restored!” - B.D.

In conclusion, there are three words that come to mind… Don’t Give Up! Perhaps you need a Team approach to integrate and restore chemical and physical balance. Medical treatment alone may not have worked - Physical Therapy alone may not have worked - Chiropractic alone may not have worked… But, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic and Nutritional Counseling together, at the same time, may be the solution for constant headache pain. Other treatment options offered for headache relief include, Acupuncture and Intravenous Chelation Therapy. You too, can find effective, non-invasive treatment for constant headache pain at the AIMS Clinic.

“I suffered with headaches and back pain all the time. Since coming to the AIMS Clinic, I have not had a headache since my first adjustment and my back has been getting stronger with the Physical Therapy Program!” - A.H.

 

Call New Jersey’s own Alternative Integrated Medical Services today at 732-254-5553 and receive a FREE Initial Consultation. Our goal is to provide the most advanced and compassionate pain relief. Our Team of Experts and friendly staff at your local East Brunswick, NJ AIMS Clinic, will help you reduce or eliminate pain and improve function. As our patient, we will teach you how to regain your health with our revolutionary new treatment program.