Services
Migraine & Headache
Evaluation and management of episodic and chronic migraine, and other primary headache types, with a neurorestoration approach.
Neurorestorative Approach
How We Approach This Condition
Migraine is one of the most common yet frequently under-managed neurological conditions. More than merely a severe headache, migraine involves complex dysfunction in sensory regulation, pain modulation, and cortical excitability. Attacks can last 4 to 72 hours and significantly disrupt daily activities, work productivity, and the quality of social relationships.
Other primary headache disorders — including tension-type headache and cluster headache — have different mechanisms and require careful diagnostic evaluation to differentiate them. A thorough history covering attack patterns, pain characteristics, trigger factors, and responses to prior treatments is the foundation of sound evaluation.
Neurorestorative Approach to Migraine
Neurophysiological research shows that migraine patients tend to have cortical excitability patterns that differ from the general population — their brains process sensory stimuli in a more reactive way. QEEG can identify these patterns objectively, providing a picture of which cortical regions show activation imbalance.
Transcranial electrical stimulation (TES) with appropriate parameters can modulate cortical excitability — reducing hyperactivity in regions involved in migraine initiation. Neurofeedback trains the brain to maintain a more stable activation state, reducing susceptibility to triggers. Education about identifying and managing individual triggers — including sleep patterns, fluid intake, stress management, and hormonal factors — is an inseparable component of a comprehensive programme.
The ultimate goal of migraine management is to reduce attack frequency and intensity, shorten duration, and restore the patient’s ability to carry out normal activities without meaningful disruption.
Modalities Used
Modality selection is tailored to each patient's individual clinical profile.
Treatment Pathway
Steps in Your Care
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Consultation & History
In-depth clinical interview to understand the patient's history, chief complaint, and recovery goals.
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Data-Driven Assessment
QEEG examination and objective neurological evaluation to map current nerve-function status.
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Individual Treatment Plan
A neurorestoration protocol designed specifically from assessment results and the patient's clinical profile.
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Monitoring & Adjustment
Regular progress evaluation with protocol refinement to achieve optimal recovery outcomes.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What distinguishes migraine from an ordinary headache?
- Migraine is a neurological condition with a distinct mechanism from tension-type headache. Migraine typically presents as throbbing, unilateral pain accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light or sound. Accurate diagnosis is important to guide appropriate management.
- Can migraine frequency be reduced without medication?
- In some patients, trigger modification, stress management, and neuromodulation-based interventions such as neurofeedback and TES can reduce attack frequency. Combining these with pharmacological therapy often yields the best results.
- Is QEEG useful in migraine evaluation?
- Yes. QEEG can identify patterns of cortical hyperexcitability and activation imbalance associated with migraine, providing objective data that complements clinical history.
- How long before improvement is seen?
- Response is highly individual. Some patients report reduced attack frequency after 6–8 weeks of the programme; others need longer, depending on the chronicity of the condition and individual trigger factors.
Discuss Your Condition
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