HEADACHES

We are orthodontists and not usual pain specialists. However, the many influences of the Cranio-Mandibular-System have allowed us to help many patients over the years who have suffered from headaches and migraines.  Waiting rooms are full of patients who have tried almost everything in an attempt to alleviate their suffering.

CHRONIC HEADACHES

Chronic headaches can have direct and indirect consequences. For example, the uncontrolled and chronic use of pain medication can lead to serious kidney and liver problems. Around 30% of all dialysis patients (that cost around 300 million Euro per year) suffer from kidney failure as a result of long term use of pain medication. Some migraine medications that have proven effective on a short term basis have in the meantime been shown to cause migraines themselves when used for a long period of time. Unfortunately, we can't offer an all-healing method against headaches and migraines. However, we need to express the importance of the relationship between this common and painful problem and the function of the Cranio-Mandibular-System that is all too often underestimated from both "experts" and lay people.

RELATIONSHIPS

It requires a thorough examination of the patient to assess whether or not the cause of the headaches and migraines is indeed the malfunction of the Cranio-Mandibular-System. Yet, only those headaches and migraines that are a result of a functional problem in the Cranio-Mandibular-System can be improved or even cured by the Balance Treatment Concept. We would like to stress the point that we do not treat the headaches or migraines directly, but rather exploit the effect the Cranio-Mandibular-System can have of such symptoms.

INTERDISCIPLINARY COOPERATION

It is often necessary to simultaneously treat these other factors to achieve the maximum success possible. Therefore, a co-operation between other members of other healing professions can sometimes be very beneficial e.g.: Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Nutritional Experts, Naturopaths etc. This multidisciplinary teamwork is often the key to success for many patients. Due to our many years of experience, we are usually able to assess if the headaches and /or migraines are associated with the Cranio-Mandibular-System during the first consultation. If we discover that a problem is in need of attention from another perspective, we will tell you immediately and refer you to the appropriate expert.