Do you suffer from migraines or tension headaches?
Migraines and tension headaches can be extremely frustrating and have a massive impact on your quality of life. The pain can be intense and can last for a few hours to several days. Many practitioners will provide medication to help manage the pain of migraines and tension headaches. Our team at The Health League takes a multi-disciplinary approach to diagnosing and managing your symptoms as well as address the root cause of your pain.
Where do I start ?
- Medical investigations, medication options, & trigger identification – Dr. Hana Masata MD
- Waking with headaches or migraines- Dr. Masata MD or any of our chiropractors for investigation
- Tight neck , muscles, fascia, waking with headaches- See any of our chiropractors for soft tissue work.
- In depth migraine & headache trigger identification or lifestyle modification- any of our chiropractors
- Non-medication home options for migraine and headache pain managment- any of our chiropractors
- Visual causes, light sensitivity or visual sensitivity – See the optometrists at Opto-mization
- Vestibular migraine or migraines with dizziness- Bernard Tonks Vestibular physiotherapist
- Customized migraine and headache stretching program- Jonah Wynans AT
Our Migraine & Headache Clinic at The Health League
We offer a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment and management of migraine & tension headache. We are proud to have a team of practitioners who work together as a team, alongside our patients to develop a treatment strategy. Our team is made up of a variety of practitioners including a medical doctor, neuro-optometry, vestibular physiotherapy, athletic therapy and evidence informed chiropractic care to address all the components and complexities of migraines and tension headaches.
Meet The Migraine & Headache Clinic Team
Dr. Hana Masata, MD CCFP
Physician Treatment of migraine & headache including medication options, myofascial treatments and investigations.
Dr. Stephanie Black, DC MS BSc
Chiropractor manual therapy and soft tissue work specific for migraine and tension headache disorders. Along with trigger identification, home management options, supplements and rehabilitation.
Dr. Elion Wong, DC BSc
Chiropractor manual therapy and soft tissue work specific for migraine and tension headache disorders. Along with trigger identification, home management options, supplements and rehabilitation.
Dr. Cameron McCrodan OD
Optometrist Treatment of visual triggers and symptoms related to migraine and headaches The Opto-mization & The Health League work closely together to manage our cases in the most comprehensive way possible.
Dr. Morgan Watson, DC BSc
Chiropractor manual therapy and soft tissue work specific for migraine and tension headache disorders. Along with trigger identification, home management options, supplements and rehabilitation.
Dr. Trevor Nelson, DC MS BSc
Chiropractor manual therapy and soft tissue work specific for migraine and tension headache disorders. Along with trigger identification, home management options, supplements and rehabilitation.
Bernard Tonks, BScPT FCAMPT
Physiotherapist Vestibular physiotherapist with 40 years experience managing vestibular migraine
Jonah Wynans, CAT(C) BAET CSCS
Athletic Therapist Manual therapy and soft tissue work using techniques like A.R.T. (active release technique), instrument-assisted soft tissue manipulation, cupping and fascial work.
Dr. Scott irvine
Optometrist Treatment of visual triggers and symptoms related to migraine and headaches The Opto-mization & The Health League work closely together to manage our cases in the most comprehensive way possible.
Common Migraine Symptoms
- Auras: Visual disturbances or other sensory changes prior to the headache
- Nausea & Vomiting: Many migraine sufferers will experience gastrointestinal issues
- Sensitivity to Light & Sound: Migraine attacks can cause individuals to become sensitive to light and sound
- Moderate to Severe Pain: Migraines cause significant pain and discomfort, impacting the daily activities of migraine sufferers
Common Tension Headache Symptoms
- Pressure & Tightness: A feeling of pressure or tightness around the head or neck
- Mild to Moderate Pain: Tension headaches will cause mild to moderate discomfort, but not debilitating pain like migraines
What to expect from your appointment at The Health League:
- Diagnosis and education on your conditions
- Migraine prevention strategies
- Holistic and pharmaceutical options for pain management
- Medical imaging and laboratory requisitions if required
- Guidance and management of conditions related to depression: hormones, insomnia and depresssion
- Acupuncture or Myofascial treatment