Neuromuscular Headache Blog - I Hate Headaches

Headaches are one of the most common complaints of mankind, and it is safe to say everyone has had a headache at least once in their lives. Over 45 million people in the United States complain of headaches every year, with over 8 million of those seeking medical treatment for their pain.

Most people who suffer from the pain of chronic headaches are anxious to relieve that pain at any cost and attempt various treatments to no avail, but few think to consult a neuromuscular dentist. A neuromuscular dentist is specially trained to treat TMD/TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) one of the major causes of chronic headaches.

Several types of headache respond very well to neuromuscular dentistry intervention. The goal of a neuromuscular dentist in treating headaches is to afford the patient relaxed healthy muscles of the jaw, head and neck so as to reduce the stresses placed on them, thereby reducing the pain.

Headaches that may be relieved through the help of a neuromuscular dentist are tension and stress-related headaches, migraine and cluster headaches and so-called secondary headaches brought on by trauma. Headaches with a sudden onset should be diagnosed and treated immediately.

If you believe no one can help relieve your headache, please contact a neuromuscular dentist in your area and give them the opportunity to explain the options available that may finally bring you relief and a better quality of life?