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Migraine Specialist in Houston TX

Is your migraine headache often on one side of your head and associated with nausea and vomiting? Do bright lights and loud sounds bother you when you have a headache? Are migraines disrupting your normal daily activities? If you’ve tried multiple treatments but still struggle with migraine headache pain, our migraine specialists at Osteopathic Healing Hands can help.

Our expert doctors for migraines provide natural pain relief using Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)—a hands-on approach that helps reduce headache intensity, frequency, and work disability caused by migraines.

How OMT Helps with Migraine Headaches

Studies have shown that OMT for migraine headaches can:
✅ Decrease pain intensity
✅ Reduce the number of days with migraines
✅ Improve overall function and reduce work disability

A migraine headache is a common type of headache, usually felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Understanding the migraine diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. Most headaches, including migraines, can be managed with OMT, lifestyle changes, and medications.

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The exact cause of migraine headaches is unknown but may occur from a series of changes in brain chemicals. Its migraine headache pain areas include one side of the head, behind the eyes, forehead, and neck. It occurs more often in women than men and may run in families.

Migraine attacks may be associated with alcohol use, smoking, lack of sleep, prolonged muscle tension and stress, changes in hormone levels during a woman’s menstrual periods or with the use of oral contraceptives, and certain foods—especially chocolate, cheese, nuts, alcohol, and foods containing preservatives and artificial sweeteners.

If you’re looking for a doctor for migraines, our migraine specialists provide expert migraine diagnosis and treatment. Let our experienced migraine doctors help you manage your condition and find effective relief.

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The headaches often cause a throbbing or pulsating sensation usually located on one side of the head. Pain often starts as a dull ache and can worsen within minutes or hours becoming part of the cycle and may be associated with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, and sensitivity to light and sound. it can last a few hours or even up to one or two days. Some people with migraines experience prodromal symptoms including repeated yawning, food cravings, mood changes, and altered perception of heat and cold. These symptoms occur several hours before the headache begins.

 

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This headache is diagnosed by taking a thorough history and physical exam. To rule out other causes of headaches, your physician may order other tests.

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Migraine Treatment in Houston

Treatment includes:

  • Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT)  
  • Abortive and preventive medications. Abortive medications are taken during it attacks and are designed to stop it once it starts. They can be taken by mouth, nasal spray, or administered by self-injection. Preventive medications are taken daily, to reduce the severity or frequency of the attacks.
  • Keeping a headache diary to help identify your headache type and recommend effective treatment. Your headache diary should include information about the location of pain, duration, intensity, foods eaten, medications, weather conditions, daily activities, and associated symptoms.
  • Stopping smoking, avoiding alcohol, and any foods associated with bringing on headaches.
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Osteopath treatment for Migraines

Here are 3 reasons to speak to us

  • You thought it would go away on it’s own – but it didn’t
  • You are looking for credible healthcare alternatives – but just don’t know what is out there
  • You tried other Healthcare Professionals in the past, but nothing they said or did seemed to help

Click the link below to book a call with us if you would like to get some solid advice. Our goal is to help you make the right decision about what to do next.

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Neighborhoods

Montrose, River Oaks, Houston Heights, Midtown, Galleria-Uptown, Museum District, Upper Kirby, West University (West U), Bellaire, Memorial Village, EaDo (East Downtown), Heights, Tanglewood, Downtown Houston, Clear Lake, Kingwood, Spring Branch, Sharpstown, Alief, Cypresswood, Timber Grove, Oak Forest, Sunnyside, Gulfton, Braeswood Place, Woodlands, Lindale Park, Midtown, Greenway/Upper Kirby

Driving direction

Houston, TX, is centrally located in southeast Texas, easily accessible from multiple highways. If you’re driving to Houston from the north, take Interstate 45 South, which will bring you directly into the heart of the city. From the east, Interstate 10 West will take you toward downtown Houston, passing through key neighborhoods along the way. For those coming from the west, Interstate 10 East is the main route, leading straight into the city. If you’re approaching from the south, you can take Interstate 45 North, which also connects to the city’s central areas. Houston’s robust freeway system, including the 610 Loop and Beltway 8, offers convenient access to different parts of the city, with easy connections to surrounding suburbs like Bellaire, Kingwood, and Clear Lake. Make sure to account for possible traffic when navigating through peak hours, as Houston is known for its busy roads.

Frequently asked questions

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Do you prescribe medication or perform surgery?

Osteopathic care at our Houston clinic focuses on non-pharmacological, hands-on approaches. While Dr. Banik is a licensed physician who understands when medication or surgery may be necessary, her clinic emphasizes natural techniques that may reduce reliance on prescriptions or invasive procedures.

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What can I expect at my first appointment?

The first visit is an hour long, during which I take an extensive history to understand your unique situation. Then the rest of the time is spent performing osteopathic manipulative treatment. It is best if you wear loose, comfortable clothing for your treatments. Follow-up visits are half an hour.

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What is osteopathic care?

Osteopathic medicine combines the knowledge of a fully licensed physician (DO) with hands-on techniques designed to ease discomfort and support the body’s natural ability to move and function. Many of our Houston patients describe feeling more mobile and energized after sessions.

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