Exercise can often induce migraines. High school and middle school kids are forced to drop out of their school sports because of migraines. Adults often quit exercising altogether because of the pain they experience. Dropping out of sports and quitting exercise is not always the answer. You can continue to be active despite your migraines and headaches. Here are some things you should consider when you exercise:

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Do you wake up with headaches when you sleep on your stomach? Here’s why: Headaches can be caused by tension in the neck. This limits the amount of rotation for the head and increases stress through the neck when the head is rotated. Stomach sleepers naturally sleep with their head rotated one direction. In this case, the tension that triggers their pain may increase. What are the alternative positions? Back sleeping is my first choice followed closely by side sleeping.

Do you wake up with headaches? If so, there is a good chance that you need to change your sleep position. Sleeping is one of the first things I go over when a patient comes in for headaches. How we are sleeping plays into the amount of tension placed through the cervical spine. If you think about how many hours your body has to put up with bad positioning during the night, it only makes sense that you wake up with a headache. As this is a common conversation in the clinic, let me take you through a typical conversation with a patient about sleeping position.

Headaches occur commonly at an altitude of greater than 8,500 feet. Colorado Springs being at an altitude of 6,035 feet may fall short, but many in our city will say they notice a reduction in their symptoms when traveling to sea level. It is also not uncommon to find the local Colorado Springs residence traveling to 8,500 feet or above for a weekend of skiing or hiking. So what is the relationship between altitude and headaches?

Defeating your migraines begins with understanding what may be causing them. Migraines can occur due to multiple reasons including diet, exercise, environment, altitude, stress, and exertion. Many sufferers keep a journal that records their migraine attacks. This helps them pin-point what may exactly be the problem, whether it be a trend in their diet or exercise-induced migraines etc. This is always a good idea.

Dizziness can be difficult to diagnose and treat, but there are some simple concepts that if understood can make a dramatic difference in treatment outcomes. One of the most commonly missed sources of dizziness is the neck. That’s right, the neck contributes to balance and the brain relies on its input. When the neck doesn’t move like it should, the brain gets a faulty signal and away you go, on a dizzy adventure.

Many children who suffer from migraines have to skip school because of their pain. They end up missing school events and staying home, bedridden. The bright lights, loud sounds, and constant motion at school intensify their pain, making school an optimal place for triggering migraines.

At Novera: Headache Center Dr. Jono Taves, Dr. Jaclyn Stoerzbach and Bria (Director of Patient Experience) know that you want to be in-control of your health. In order to do that, you need a trusted natural solution for your headaches and migraines. The problem is that you're still in pain which makes you feel helpless and frustrated. We believe you and your health deserve better. We understand how frustrating it can be searching for headache and migraine relief which is why Dr. Taves, since graduating from The Mayo Clinic, has returned to his hometown Colorado Springs and dedicated his career to helping people just like you. Here's how we do it:

Brief medical jargon followed by an easily understood translation. "The site of cervigogenic headache (CEH) headache pain was not correlated with the site of signal intensity changes of the alar and transverse ligaments. In fact, very few had moderate or severe signal intensity changes in their ligaments. MRI shows no specific changes of cervical discs or craniovertebral ligaments in CEH." This study in the Journal of Headache and Pain compared the MRI results of patients with 3 different types

Environment often plays a large role in how severe or frequent your migraines may be. Researchers have compiled a list of the worst and best cities for migraine sufferers to live in. If you are suffering from migraines, it may be worth considering your living conditions. In that case, it may be a good idea to check out the lists below and consider a change in altitude! Top 5 Worst Cities to Live in for Migraines: - Cincinnati, OH - Madison, WI - Knoxville, TN - St. Louis,

Patients who suffer from dizziness can undergo accompanying symptoms such as nausea, feelings of imbalance, or feelings of faintness. It can come unexpectedly and may go away with no treatment.