Headache Center
Headaches can be a minor inconvenience that go away on their own. But for some people, headaches are frequent, severe or disruptive enough to affect work, home life and everyday activities. Migraines and other headache disorders can make it difficult to function at your best.
Kansas City's only headache center
We're focused on reducing headache frequency and severity, helping you get back to the moments that matter most.
At NKC Heath Headache Center, our neurologists help figure out what’s causing your headaches and how to treat your pain.
Specialized care for headaches
Our Headache Center is staffed by board-certified neurologists who specialize in treating conditions that affect the brain and nervous system. They take the time to understand your symptoms, evaluate possible causes and develop a treatment plan based on your needs.
Your care may also involve other specialists and services, including neurosurgery, pain management, pharmacy, physical therapy and radiology.
By bringing these areas together, we can find a more complete look at your symptoms and help you find treatment that works for you.
Headache conditions we treat
We treat a range of headache types, including:
- Cervicogenic (begins in the neck) headaches, including those related to cervical dystonia
- Cluster headaches
- Headaches caused by trauma or concussions
- Migraines
- Tension headaches
- Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, a group of headache disorders
Treatments options
A physician referral is required. Depending on your symptoms and diagnosis, treatment may include:
- Prescription medications and medication management
- Acute migraine treatments
- Botox injections
- IV medication for migraines
- Occipital and trigeminal nerve blocks
- Trigger point injections
- Preventive therapies