Reprinted from http://www.ihateheadaches.org from Dr Shapira's Chicago Headache Blog.
http://chicago-headaches.blogspot.com/2011/12/trigeminal-autonomic-cepha...
TRIGEMINAL AUTONOMIC CEPHALGIAS, Chronic Headaches Related To Trigeminal Nerve Respond well to Neuromuscular Dentistry & Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:NOVEMBER 27, 2011
The majority of all headaches and migraines are secondary or related to trigeminal nervous function. Neuromuscular treatment combined with posturology, trigger point injections and Sphenopalatine Ganglion blocks can give life-changing results.
It is widely accepted that almost all headaches wether classified as vascular, neurogenic , hormonal or muscular in orgins are caused primarily by the Trigeminal Nervous system.
A recent article (PubMed abstract below) in the European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology made the following conclusions "These findings confirm the hypothesis that triptans and ergot derivatives are associated with an increased risk of drug dependence"
The Trigeminal nerve is acknowledged to play a role in most migraines and Tension-type Headaches.
Migraine headaches, tension headaches and chronic daily headaches are frequently associated with TMJ disorders. A new website is dedicated to evaluation and treatment of headaches by utilizing Neuromuscular Dentistry.
Reprinted from a letter by Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, FICCMO on the LVI Forum
Important information for patients with CHRONIC DAILY AND TENSION-TYPE HEADACHES, MIGRAINES and/or TM JOINT problems, TMD, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS, AND SINUS or JAW PAIN.
"I have been teaching therapeutic use of the Gag reflex in neuromuscular dentistry for well over 20 years.
Reprinted from a letter by Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, FICCMO on the LVI Forum
Important information for patients with CHRONIC DAILY AND TENSION-TYPE HEADACHES, MIGRAINES and/or TM JOINT problems, TMD, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS, AND SINUS or JAW PAIN.
"I have been teaching therapeutic use of the Gag reflex in neuromuscular dentistry for well over 20 years.