Frequent headaches or debilitating migraines can disrupt work, family life, and overall well-being for people in Los Angeles. Dr. Zev Nevo at Body and Mind Pain Center offers an integrative, evidence-based approach to understand the underlying triggers and contributing factors to your head pain, providing personalized non-surgical treatment plans beyond just medication.

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Understanding Headaches & Migraines:

Head pain can stem from various sources. We evaluate for:

  • Tension-Type Headaches (often related to muscle tightness in neck/scalp).
  • Migraines (with or without aura, potentially linked to neurological, vascular, or inflammatory factors).
  • Cervicogenic Headaches (originating from issues in the neck joints or muscles).
  • Occipital Neuralgia (irritation of the occipital nerves).
  • TMJ-related headaches.
  • Headaches related to stress, sleep issues, or dietary triggers.

Our Integrative Approach to Headaches & Migraines:

Dr. Nevo provides comprehensive headache and migraine treatment in Los Angeles:

  • Diagnosis: Detailed history, neurological screen, skilled OMT exam of head, neck, jaw, and upper back mechanics.
  • OMT: A primary modality using gentle techniques to address musculoskeletal contributors – releasing muscle tension, improving cervical alignment, addressing cranial strains, treating TMJ dysfunction.
  • Ultrasound-Guided Interventions: Precise injections for trigger points in neck/scalp muscles, or occipital nerve blocks for neuralgia/migraines.
  • Mind-Body Rehabilitation: Stress management techniques, nervous system regulation (HeartMath), biofeedback for muscle tension, addressing anxiety components.
  • Functional Medicine: Investigating potential triggers like food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies (e.g., magnesium, B vitamins), hormonal imbalances, or gut health issues.
  • Wellness Clinic Support: Lifestyle guidance (sleep, hydration, ergonomics), nutritional support.

Patient Empowerment & Goals:

Our goal is to reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of your headaches/migraines, identify and manage triggers, improve coping mechanisms, and enhance your overall quality of life.

The Body and Mind Pain Center Difference:

Dr. Nevo’s unique integration of expert OMT, targeted ultrasound-guided procedures, mind-body techniques, and functional medicine investigation provides a truly holistic approach to headache and migraine relief in Los Angeles. Our patient-centered, evidence-based, fiduciary care ensures personalized treatment, potentially drawing on resources from our Wellness Clinic.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How can OMT help my specific type of headache?

OMT is effective for many headache types. For tension headaches, it releases muscle tightness. For cervicogenic headaches, it addresses neck joint dysfunction. For migraines, it can reduce musculoskeletal triggers (like neck/jaw tension), balance the autonomic nervous system, and potentially improve cranial mechanics.

What are occipital nerve blocks?

This is an ultrasound-guided injection where Dr. Nevo precisely delivers anesthetic (and sometimes a small amount of steroid) around the occipital nerves at the base of the skull. This can interrupt pain signals and provide significant relief for occipital neuralgia and certain types of migraines.

Can food sensitivities trigger migraines?

Yes, common triggers for some individuals include aged cheeses, processed meats (nitrates), caffeine (or withdrawal), alcohol, chocolate, gluten, dairy, and artificial sweeteners. Functional Medicine investigation, including possible food sensitivity testing or an elimination diet, can help identify your specific dietary triggers.

How does stress management help headaches?

Stress is a very common trigger for both tension headaches and migraines. Mind-Body techniques like HeartMath, mindfulness, and relaxation practices help regulate your body’s physiological stress response, reduce muscle tension, and can decrease the frequency and severity of attacks for many Los Angeles patients.

What makes your approach different from a standard neurologist?

While neurologists primarily focus on diagnosis and medication management, Dr. Nevo provides an integrative approach. He combines his PM&R/Osteopathic expertise for musculoskeletal factors, uses Functional Medicine  to explore underlying triggers, and incorporates Mind-Body strategies, offering a broader, more holistic toolkit for headache relief in Los Angeles.

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