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Alternative Therapies for Headache.

William B. Young1, Patricia Pozo-Rosich, Mary F. Paolone

  • 1Department of Neurology, Jefferson Headache Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 111 South 11th Street, Gibbon Building, Suite 8130, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. william.b.young@jefferson.edu

Current Treatment Options in Neurology
|October 1, 2003
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Physicians need to understand alternative headache therapies, as these treatments can help, harm, or distract patients. An informed, open-minded approach is crucial for managing headache disorders effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Integrative Medicine

Background:

  • Alternative therapies are frequently used by patients for headache disorders.
  • Physicians often lack knowledge regarding these alternative options, including their risks and benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of physician awareness and rational approach towards complementary headache treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on alternative and complementary medicine for headache disorders.
  • Analysis of potential benefits, harms, and neutral effects of these therapies.

Main Results:

  • Alternative treatments can offer significant benefits, be neutral, or even harmful to headache sufferers.
  • Lack of physician knowledge can impact patient care and safety.

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Conclusions:

  • Physicians should adopt a rational and open-minded stance on alternative and complementary headache treatments.
  • Educating healthcare providers on these therapies is essential for optimizing patient outcomes.