Headache, Migraine & Concussion Centre
555 Kingston Rd West L1S 6M1 Ajax, ON, Canada

Chronic Migraine is 15 or more #headache days each month, with #migraine on at least 8 of those days, each lasting 4 or more hours.

Headaches can be caused by many factors, from genetics to specific triggers. However, specific headache symptoms should also be evaluated by your doctor. Read our latest article to learn migraine red flags everyone should recognize.

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#Migraines are a complex headache disorder, causing debilitating pain to millions of people worldwide. #migraine #migrainerelief #headache

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Headache vs. Migraine: What is the Difference? There are many different types of headache, each with its own symptoms, causes and treatments. Learning the differences between migraines and headaches is essential to receiving the correct diagnosis and treatment. https://hmccentre.com/headache-vs-migraine-what-is-the-dif/

The exact cause of migraine headaches is different for each patient. However, scientific research shows that genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors can play an important role in migraine attacks.

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Migraines are a debilitating type of headache that can negatively impact your standard of life. We understand your pain and are here to help. Join our migraine relief community.

Most Canadians are facing disruptions to our daily routines and schedules due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The increased stress levels due to these changes and general uncertainty can increase your risk of having migraines. Read our latest blog article to learn some of the most effective ways of managing migraine headaches during these challenging times. https://hmccentre.com/how-to-manage-migraines-during-the-c/

Staying home can be a great chance to practice healthy habits and emerge from the quarantine both looking and feeling great. Read our new blog post to learn some simple and effective ways to maintain your mental and physical well-being while staying home. https://hmccentre.com/8-ways-to-stay-healthy-while-staying/

Whether you are dealing with work-related stress or financial difficulties, there are many simple and effective stress management techniques that can help you reduce your stress and anxiety levels. Learn about these highly effective stress-relieving strategies by reading our new blog post. https://hmccentre.com/7-simple-ways-to-reduce-stress-and-a/

Working from home can seem like a great opportunity to skip your daily commute and enjoy work in a relaxed home environment. However, when you add your kids into the mix, managing your work obligations can get quite challenging. Read our new blog post about how to find the right balance for your best productivity while working at home with your kids around. https://hmccentre.com/how-to-work-from-home-with-kids/

Due to recent events, you may be wondering, How can I keep myself and my family safe from the coronavirus? While the coronavirus, also called COVID-19 is a highly contagious virus with no vaccine for it yet, the good news is that your health is still well within your control. Read our latest blog post to learn some easy and effective ways to protect yourself and your family from the spread of the coronavirus. https://hmccentre.com/6-effective-ways-to-protect-yourself/

A nerve block is a type of medical procedure for treatment of pain due to chronic headaches or migraines which targets the nerves in the back of the head to block the pain signals. Performing nerve blocks for headache relief usually only takes a few minutes, while providing rapid and lasting pain relief. In our new blog post, we explain the details of the occipital nerve block procedure used to prevent and treat headache pain, as well as the medications used in the treatment. https://hmccentre.com/nerve-blocks-for-chronic-headache-tr/

Electronic devices have become an important part of most Canadians’ lives, with the average person now getting up to 11 hours of screen time a day. However, greater amounts of time spent using electronic device screens translates into a significant increase in device-related injuries. Read our latest blog post to learn proper ergonomic techniques to reduce your risk of musculoskeletal stress, eye strain and headaches due to incorrect posture during electronic screen use. https://hmccentre.com/screen-ergonomics-tips-for-headache-/

Do you find yourself catching cold after cold in the winter season? If so, you may need to think about boosting your immune system. Making some simple lifestyle and diet adjustments in the winter months can help to strengthen your immune system and protect your health. Read our new blog post to learn some easy and effective ways to naturally increase your immune system function. https://hmccentre.com/6-natural-ways-to-boost-your-immune-/

Are you considering wearing orthotics to relieve your foot pain? Custom orthotics are prescription medical devices that are worn inside the shoes to correct foot alignment issues which cause biomechanical imbalances during walking, standing, or running. Read our new blog post to learn about the many benefits of custom orthotics, from giving your feet the best support to optimizing your athletic performance and reducing the risk of injury. https://hmccentre.com/6-important-benefits-of-custom-ortho/

The winter holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it also exposes migraine sufferers to many potential migraine triggers. Flashing lights, holiday cocktails, late-night celebrations and even strong holiday scents can bring about a migraine attack. While some of these triggers may be unavoidable, making slight adjustments to your holiday activities, diet and schedule can go a long way in helping you avoid migraines this holiday season. https://hmccentre.com/8-ways-to-avoid-migraines-during-the/

Vitamins, minerals and health supplements there seems to be so much choice, but should we take any? If so, which ones? Vitamins and minerals are as essential in keeping our bodies healthy and functional and protect us from disease. However, despite our best intentions to eat a healthy and balanced diet, we can still fall short of meeting all our daily nutritional needs. According to Health Canada, many Canadians do not meet their nutritional needs through food intake alone. Read our new blog post to learn more about the benefits and recommended daily amounts for vitamins and nutritional supplements. https://hmccentre.com/5-essential-vitamins-and-supplements/

Did you know that your diet has an enormous impact on your brain health and can even help to protect your brain from disease? Eating a brain-boosting diet can help you stay sharp well into old age. Read our new blog post to learn more about brain superfoods, as well as about foods that can have a negative impact on brain health. ... https://hmccentre.com/best-and-worst-foods-for-brain-health/

Did you know that taking headache medications incorrectly can make your headache pain worse? While taking over-the-counter headache medications can be an effective treatment for headaches, taking them too often can result in medication overuse headaches, also called rebound headaches. Read our new blog post to learn more about this common and chronic headache disorder and how to prevent it. ... https://hmccentre.com/medication-overuse-headaches-what-yo/