Migraine Headaches
What is Migraine?
Almost 5 million Australians live with migraine. Migraine headaches can affect people of any age, although they are most common in women between 35 and 45 years old. Most migraines are felt as one-sided throbbing or pulsating headaches that are at least moderately intense and can be aggravated by physical activity. The headaches are very often associated with nausea and vomiting, as well as increased sensitivity to light, sound and even some types of smell. Some types of migraine can cause particularly distressing symptoms, such as vertigo (a sense of spinning) or can mimic a stroke. It is common for people who suffer from migraines to experience other problems such as anxiety, depression, Depression and Fibromyalgia.
What causes Migraine?
Many people with migraines know that stress, lack of sleep, neck tension and certain foods can set off a migraine attack. However, research over the past decade has confirmed that these are simply just “triggers” and that whilst the underlying cause is not precisely known, migraines are the result of abnormalities in brain function - in other words, a “brain problem”. Brain scans that look at how the brain is working, such as QEEG, can help to localise the areas of the brain that are not working optimally (which can be different from one person with Migraine to another). This important information can be used to help guide advice and to develop personalised drug-free brain-training programs.
Brain-Training for Migraine
Everyone is different, and there is no single migraine treatment that helps or works for everyone. Traditionally, treatment has been limited to medication to try to prevent attacks or to stop one when it starts. Many people will also look to identify and minimise any “triggers”, and this is a sensible approach that can often be helpful.
There is no “one size fits all” approach to help people with migraine headaches, and we believe that people should be able to make an informed choice based upon the range of treatments now available. Increasingly, people are looking for alternative solutions, and Perth Brain Centre provides drug-free, evidence-based, personalised brain-training programs for people with Migraine.
From The People We Have Helped
1. Assessment Phase
We start by getting to know you. Across 3 appointments, we’ll talk through your concerns, answer any questions, safely map your brain activity using a QEEG Brain Scan, and then explain your results and recommendations in a clear, easy-to-understand way.
There’s no commitment - The Assessment Phase is about asking questions and getting answers.
Personalised Brain-Training for Migraine
2. Training Phase
This is where change begins.
If you decide to move forward, we will be happy to organise your personalised training program based on your brain scan results and our recommendations. Our caring and supportive clinician team will guide you through your training as you begin to feel calmer, clearer and in more control.
3. Reassessment Phase
Once you have completed your training, we will arrange a follow-up QEEG Brain Scan and a Clinical Review with Daniel Lane. These important appointments provide opportunities to assess your overall progress, answer any questions you may have and provide any further advice or recommendations.
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