Headaches

Headaches services offered in Tampa, Dade City, Venice and New Port Richey, FL

Headaches can range from mild and occasional to persistent and disruptive, affecting your focus, energy, and overall quality of life. At Comprehensive Pain Management Partners, the interventional pain specialists take time to identify the underlying cause of your headaches and create personalized treatment plans. With convenient locations in Tampa, Dade City, Venice, and New Port Richey, Florida, the team is here to help you find relief and help you regain daily comfort through expert care. Reach out by phone or online.

Headaches Q&A

What are the different types of headaches?

Headaches can vary widely in how they feel and how often they occur. Common types include:

Tension headaches: the most frequent type, often described as a tight or pressing sensation around the forehead, temples, or back of the head
Migraines: more intense headaches that may cause throbbing pain, nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, and visual changes
Cluster headaches: a less common but severe type of headache that typically affects one side of the head and occurs in cycles or clusters

The team can identify the type of headache you’re experiencing and provide effective treatment.

What causes headaches?

Various factors can trigger headaches, and many people have multiple triggers. Stress is a leading cause, but other contributors may include poor sleep, dehydration, muscle tension, and eye strain.

Hormonal changes, certain foods, caffeine, alcohol, and weather changes can also play a role. In some cases, headaches may be linked to nerve irritation, blood vessel changes, or conditions affecting the central nervous system, which is why persistent headaches should be medically evaluated.

How are headaches diagnosed?

Proper diagnosis allows your Comprehensive Pain Management Partners provider to recommend targeted treatment. They review your medical history, with a focus on your headache symptoms, frequency, severity, and triggers. They perform a physical exam to look for signs of illness that may be contributing to your pain.

A neurological exam helps your provider check for other health problems that can cause headaches, such as seizure disorders or nerve-related conditions. If there’s concern that your headaches may be coming from your brain or nervous system, they may order imaging tests.

A CT scan creates clear images of your brain, while an MRI gives a more detailed look at your brain tissue and structures to help identify possible issues.

How are headaches treated?

Treatment depends on the type and cause of your headaches. Common options include medications, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen, to reduce pain and inflammation.

Stress management techniques may also help, including deep breathing, muscle relaxation, mental imagery, and music therapy. Biofeedback can teach you to recognize physical signs of tension and help you learn how to calm your body by monitoring changes in your breathing rate, heart rate, muscle tension, temperature, and brain activity.

If headaches affect you daily, schedule a consultation at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners today by phone or online to receive a personalized evaluation.