That stabbing pain near your eye. A throbbing pain on one side of the head. The vise-like pressure around the top third of the head. A dull ache at the base of the skull. All of these pains are referred to as headaches, but where the pain is situated may actually signal different types of… Read More »
A review of 14 studies found that people with persistent headache or back pain were twice as likely to experience the other disorder as well. New research finds a strong association between headaches and lower back pain. Chronic headaches and persistent back pain are both debilitating conditions. New findings suggest a link between the two,… Read More »
Share on PinterestSome headache symptoms aren’t obvious. Getty Images A new study finds evidence that headaches can also lead to facial pain. Experts want to highlight how common this symptom is so people don’t wait to get treated. People with cluster headaches were more likely to have facial pain compared to people with migraine. Having… Read More »
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Noninvasive vagal nerve stimulation (nVNS) is effective in aborting attacks in episodic cluster headache and is well tolerated, according to a study published in Cephalalgia. Researchers pooled data from 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, ACT1 and ACT2, which evaluated nVNS as an acute treatment for cluster headache. There were a total of 225 adults studied with… Read More »
Q: I get frequent migraines. Is there anything I can do, besides taking medicine, to try to prevent them? A: We know there are certain lifestyle changes patients can make to reduce headache frequency. They include: Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We… Read More »