Headaches, including migraines and cluster headaches, can make everyday tasks hard to do. We provide expert diagnosis and treatment for all types of headaches and facial pain so you can get relief faster. Our team works with you to understand your symptoms and create a plan that fits your needs.
Take back your life from headaches, migraines + facial pain
Frequent headaches, migraines and facial pain can be unpredictable, coming on suddenly and sometimes lasting longer than expected. These conditions can make everyday tasks difficult and affect your work, school or home life. Our neurology team specializes in understanding the root cause of your pain and creating a treatment plan tailored to your needs. We provide expert evaluation, advanced testing and proven therapies to manage pain and improve your quality of life.
If initial treatments aren’t enough, we offer specialized care and advanced options to help you find relief. We work closely with you to monitor your progress, adjust treatments as needed, and provide guidance for preventing future headaches. From your first visit through follow-up care, we support you every step of the way so you can get back to living your life with less pain and more control.
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Conditions
Frequent headaches, migraines and facial pain can be unpredictable and disruptive, affecting your work, school, sleep and daily activities. They can come on suddenly or last longer than expected, making it hard to focus or enjoy your day. Understanding the type of headache or facial pain you have is the first step toward finding relief and getting back to the activities you love.
- Chronic facial pain: Usually starts in the jaw muscles, such as with TMJ, but can also be caused by nerve or sinus conditions
- Chronic migraine: Headaches occur daily or nearly every day, with severe migraines at least once a week
- Cluster headache: A rare but intensely painful type of headache with attacks that can occur several times per day for weeks at a time
- Episodic migraine: Severe migraine headaches happen at least two or three times per month
- Tension headache: Often caused by muscle tightness, stress, or posture issues
- Secondary headaches: Caused by underlying conditions such as sinus problems, high blood pressure, or medication overuse
Persistent headaches or facial pain don’t have to take over your life. We provide care to help you find relief, manage symptoms and develop a plan that supports your quality of life and keeps you feeling like yourself again.
Testing
Figuring out what’s causing your migraines or facial pain can take a little time, but it’s worth it to get the right treatment. During your first visit, your doctor will ask about your symptoms, family and medical history, and any patterns or triggers you’ve noticed.
Some of the tests we may use include:
- Blood tests: Look for underlying issues that could contribute to headaches or facial pain
- CT scans: Take detailed images of your brain and skull to look for structural problems
- Eye exams: Evaluate vision problems that could trigger headaches
- MRI: Uses magnets to create detailed pictures of the brain and surrounding tissues
- Neurological exams: Check how your nerves and brain are working
- Sinus X-rays: Check for sinus issues that may be causing facial pain
- Urine tests: Help identify medical conditions that may play a role in your symptoms
These tests help your care team understand what’s happening and create a treatment plan tailored to you, so you can find relief and get back to your daily life.
Treatments
Once we know the type of headache or facial pain you have, we focus on relieving your symptoms and addressing the underlying causes. Our goal is to help you feel better, prevent future episodes, and get back to the activities you enjoy without pain interfering with your life.
- Chronic facial pain: If tight or overworked facial muscles are causing pain, we often recommend a custom mouth guard paired with physical therapy to relax the muscles. In more complex cases, we work closely with orofacial pain specialists at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine for advanced evaluation and care.
- Chronic migraines: Treatment usually combines medications with physical therapy to relax tight muscles in the neck and shoulders. In some cases, long-acting muscle relaxants like Botox can be used to prevent headaches before they start, helping reduce both frequency and severity.
- Cluster headaches: These headaches are extremely painful and can come on suddenly, so we treat them aggressively. Immediate relief may include migraine medications or oxygen therapy, while preventive treatments like calcium-channel blockers can help stop attacks from returning.
- Episodic migraines: Our first priority is to stop the headache quickly and safely. Once the pain is relieved, we may recommend medications that prevent future migraines and help reduce how often they occur, so you can stay ahead of your symptoms.
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