The Headache Doctor Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the Headache Doctor podcast, Dr. Casey Guthmiller shares his personal journey with headaches and migraines and how seeking treatment at Novera: Headache Center changed his life. He discusses how addressing his neck, jaw, and airway issues reduced his migraines and opened his eyes to holistic treatment methods. Dr. Guthmiller, a running coach and physical therapist himself, provides practical tips for running, explaining how those with headaches and migraines can safely start and maintain a running routine.

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In this episode of the Headache Doctor podcast, Dr. Taves explores how neck problems often manifest in surprising ways, such as headaches, migraines, jaw pain, and even shoulder tension. Many people don’t realize their symptoms stem from underlying neck issues, but recognizing these signs can lead to effective treatment. At Novera Headache Center, we focus on resolving neck dysfunction to relieve these symptoms and reduce dependence on medication, empowering patients to get back to the life they love.

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This episode dives into understanding and managing triggers for headaches and migraines. Dr. Taves discusses common misconceptions about identifying a single trigger as the main problem that sets off headaches and migraines. He introduces a three-spoke framework focusing on the source of pain, developmental factors, and systemic health. Through patient stories and practical advice, a holistic approach is presented to achieving long-term relief and reducing dependency on medication. Tune in to learn how to create a healthier environment for managing your symptoms.

Listen to Elisabeth tell her story in Episode 151: Neck Pain and Migraines - Featuring Elisabeth Post.

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As we continue to work our way through explanations and exploration of different headache presentations, we are always seeking to better understand the symptoms that the people who come to us are experiencing. One presentation that we are often asked about is an 'ice pick headache' - a headache that is described as a sudden, sharp stabbing sensation that some equate to being stabbed in the eye or head with an ice pick. This feeling can be scary and extremely unpleasant for those who experience it, so Dr. Taves breaks down the mechanics of this presentation in order to take away some of that scary unknown.

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Dr. Taves brings things back to the musculoskeletal root cause in today's episode focused on the definitions and anatomical processes that we look at clinically when treating headaches and migraines. He describes what is happening in the neck and the face during a migraine attack and gives examples of how the pain might present in different individuals, from eye pain to jaw pain, or even feelings of numbness and tingling. As a clinic, we have been collecting data on the results of our manual therapy treatment approach and Dr. Taves shares some of the encouraging results we've seen - there is hope!

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As a compliment to last week's episode on having empowered conversations with your healthcare provider, Dr. Taves focuses this podcast on what to look for when seeking out care similar to what Novera: Headache Center offers. We want people around the world to be able to advocate for themselves and seek out safe and effective manual therapy that is tailored to treating headaches and migraines. Similarly, we are on a mission to empower physical therapists and other manual providers so that they feel confident in helping a demographic of patients that we feel has been underserved for far too long. 

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"How can I get my provider to take me seriously?" "Why don't other doctors seem to 'get' it?"

These are questions that we often hear from people around the world when they first begin exploring the possibility of treating their headaches and migraines through the neck, and it's questions like these that light a fire in our providers and motivate us on our mission to change the way our healthcare system looks at headaches. The Headache Doctor Podcast wants everyone to feel empowered to take charge of their health and advocate for themselves - today's episode is designed to tackle those questions above, and more!

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One of our goals when working with patients is getting them moving, active, and back to doing the things that give their life meaning and joy. Today's episode features our provider Kelsey Mathias for a conversation on how to incorporate yoga and other more intense exercises in a way that does not add additional stress or injury to the neck and shoulders. The episode talks about mindful movement, body control, and strategies for safely increasing intensity.

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Cervical instability occurs when the ligaments in between your spinal cord and skull are weakened or loose. Dr. Taves dives into the two types of cervical instability that we see here at Novera and explains the causes and symptoms commonly associated with them. Cervical instability can be a frustrating diagnosis for some, but we want you to know that there is hope! The episode finishes with some practical advice on what can be done to improve cervical instability and the headaches that may accompany it.  

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The Headache Doctor Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with a practical episode addressing common habits that our listeners may not realize are contributing to their headache and migraine pain. Dr. Taves offers perspective on body mechanics, posture, movement, and more. Remember: movement is medicine and the next posture is the best posture! 

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