In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves dives into why the prevalence of migraine symptoms have almost doubled in the last 30 years. There are several shifts in our culture that are impacting the prevalence of migraines: Only 28% of Americans are meeting the physical activity guidelines, so generally we live sedentary lifestyles and spend most of our day sitting. There is also a cultural shift away from breastfeeding to bottle feeding and this developmentally impacts the airway. These are just a few examples- listen to this full episode now to learn more!

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Dr. Taves dives into the diagnosis of Cluster Headaches in this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast. Typically, Cluster Headaches can onset very quickly, multiple times a day and the pain is extremely intense. These types of headaches are more common in men and characterized as one-sided, intense pain behind or around the eye. Episodes generally last 30-45 minutes of intense pain and typically can last a period of weeks-months with a seasonal element involved. Physical Manifestations during Cluster Headaches include tears from the eyes, eye swelling, a droopy eyelid, or a stuffy nose. What physically could be producing these symptoms? Listen to this episode now to find out! 

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In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains Chiari Malformation, an abnormality that causes the brainstem and cerebellum to be pressed into the spinal canal, disrupting the flow of the spinal fluid (causing an increase in pressure in the brain). Check out this podcast to learn about the 3 different types of Chiari and to discover recommendations on next steps if you have been diagnosed with Chiari.  

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In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains the diagnosis of Scoliosis and how it relates to headaches and migraines. Scoliosis is defined as a abnormal curvature of the spine and the bones, muscle tissue and nerves are all impacted by this s-shape and curvature of the spine. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Scoliosis, you don't want to miss the several helpful tips Dr. Taves outlines in this episode!

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Dr. Taves focuses completely on the neck in this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast. He also explains the 5 rules of exercise that he developed for neck exercises and stretches....1. Exercise is made to be specific to the problem site in the neck (the towel stretch, using the SAM device) 2. Exercise needs to restore proper function 3. Exercise needs to address shoulder tension 4. Exercise should address stability 5. Exercise should be sustainable. We encourage you to share this episode with someone you know who suffers from headaches or migraines!

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In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves dives into the explanation for shoulder pain and tension and why we often blame the upper trap. The fact is, we were not designed to be sedentary and for many of us, our job may require sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day (causing an increase in shoulder tension). We need to actually condition the upper trap in order to have a higher level of function and Dr. Taves provides a few practical tips to accomplish this. If you suffer from shoulder pain throughout the day- you don't want to miss this episode! 

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In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves interviews Elisabeth Post. Chronic Migraines were robbing her of life- the small things like babysitting her niece, going for a hike, being able to work without pain. Elisabeth shares her journey towards receiving treatment at Novera and how her path towards healing has looked a bit different but she provides so much encouragement for her fellow migraine sufferers! 

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Is your Provider actually helping? In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves dives into key rules to help you evaluate your Provider. 

1. You Should Feel Better. 2. You shouldn't be told that you are feeling better (according to images/scans). 3. Focus should be on symptoms. 4. Timeframe and outlook of care is important (when should I be feeling progress?) 

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A Cervicogenic Headache is a secondary type of headache originating in the neck and can present similar symptoms as a migraine diagnosis- intense pain (that can refer down your arm or shoulder), a sense of feeling ill, sensitivity to bright lights and loud noises, and/or visual disturbances. In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains the difference between primary and secondary headaches and asks specific questions that would be helpful in learning more about your specific situation and reaching this diagnosis.

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Do you have shoulder pain or tension? Do you have pain when wake up? Do you experience jaw popping or clicking? In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves uncovers the most common presentation in the Neck, Jaw and Shoulders. There are many kinds of headaches and migraines, but there are consistencies in the way people present-  the way that gravity weighs on us, the muscle groups in our shoulders that experience tension, a bias that most people have to one side of their body and these patterns collectively contribute to developing headaches and migraine symptoms.

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