CONDITIONS · SCOTTSDALE & PHOENIX AREA

Post-Traumatic Headache

Headache can begin after trauma to the head or neck and may resemble migraine, tension-type headache, cervicogenic headache, or a mixed pattern.

Diagnosis FirstHistory · Examination · Imaging when appropriate
Individualized CareTreatment follows the clinical diagnosis
Scottsdale & Phoenix AreaRenova Pain · By appointment
UNDERSTANDING THE CONDITION

What it means.

Headache can begin after trauma to the head or neck and may resemble migraine, tension-type headache, cervicogenic headache, or a mixed pattern. Symptoms and severity vary from patient to patient, so the diagnosis should be based on the complete clinical picture rather than a single symptom or imaging finding.

EVALUATION

Find the source before treating it.

At Renova Pain, evaluation begins with the history and physical examination. Imaging and prior records are reviewed when appropriate. The goal is to identify the most likely source of symptoms before recommending treatment.

POSSIBLE TREATMENT PATHWAYS

Treatment should fit the diagnosis.

Phenotype-specific treatment
treatment of contributing cervical pain
targeted nerve blocks
botulinum toxin or PNS when clinically appropriate

When should you be evaluated?

Persistent, worsening, or function-limiting symptoms deserve an individualized evaluation. New or progressive weakness, bowel or bladder dysfunction, saddle numbness, severe headache with neurologic change, or other concerning symptoms may require urgent medical assessment.

General educational information only. This page does not establish a diagnosis or replace an individual medical evaluation.

Start with a focused evaluation.

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