Headache and Migraine Relief in NJ | Hackensack Meridian Health

Headache and Migraine Treatment in New Jersey

Headaches are a common complaint in our daily lives. Yet, ā€œcommonā€ does not necessarily make them ā€œsimple.ā€ While a headache can be a result of a non-emergency condition like allergies and sinusitis, the truth is that headaches can be a significant health concern. There are more patients with headaches than any other neurological issue – including stroke. Further, many of these headaches can be debilitating.

At Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute, our neurology team offers expert diagnosis and coordinated care for all types of headaches and facial pain. We specialize in treating refractory migraine headaches that do not respond to conventional therapies, offering the latest treatment options to restore optimal daily functioning and quality of life for patients across New Jersey.

Headache and Migraine Care Locations

Headache and Migraine-Related Conditions We Treat

  • Cervicogenic headaches
  • Chronic daily headaches
  • Cluster headaches
  • Concussion-related headaches
  • Migraine headaches
  • New daily persistent headaches
  • Tension headaches
  • Facial pain
  • Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias
  • Trigeminal neuralgia

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Diagnosing Conditions Causing Chronic Headaches and Migraines

The most effective care starts with an accurate diagnosis. Our program uses several diagnostics, including:

  • Blood or Urine Tests: Blood and urine tests look for a variety of medical conditions that could cause headache.
  • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap): A spinal tap is a procedure that involves taking a small sample of cerebrospinal fluid so it can be examined for abnormalities.
  • Neuroimaging: We offer a full range of neuroimaging tests at multiple New Jersey locations that can identify the cause of headaches, including X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans.
  • Sleep Evaluation: If we suspect that your headaches are related to sleep issues, we may recommend a sleep study available through our New Jersey sleep medicine centers.

Treatment for Headaches and Migraines

We work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and helps you achieve long-term headache control. Our team is committed to providing you with the most advanced and effective treatments available throughout New Jersey. We offer a comprehensive approach to headache management such as:
Exercise, eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of fluids, reducing stress and regulating sleep routines and sleep quality may help some people manage headaches. Our team may also recommend keeping a headache diary to track headache frequency and severity over time, which can help determine how well your treatment plan is working.
Our neurologists will work closely with you to determine which medications are most effective in helping you achieve long-term headache control. We have started treating patients with the first FDA-approved intravenous treatment to help prevent migraine pain before it even starts. Patients receive a 30-minute IV treatment four times a year, with patients seeing improvements as early as the first infusion.
Neuromodulation uses noninvasive devices that create painless electrical or magnetic currents to alter pain pathways, which prevents, reduces or eliminates headaches — often with no side effects.
Depending on the cause of your headaches, our team may recommend trigger point injections, nerve block injections, or Botox injections to provide temporary pain relief.
Physical therapy techniques such as massage, heat/ice therapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, stretching and exercises may help relieve headache pain in some patients.
Patients who have headaches that are related to or triggered by stress, depression or anxiety may benefit from psychological counseling, which may help patients deal with the emotional impact of recurrent and chronic pain.
If your headaches are related to a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI), our neurologists will partner with rehabilitation professionals to provide you with expert care.

Frequently Asked Headache and Migraine Questions

Accurate diagnosis is the first step to effective care. In New Jersey, headache specialists may recommend:

  • Blood or urine tests to check for conditions that can cause headaches
  • Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to examine cerebrospinal fluid
  • Neuroimaging, including X-rays, MRI, or CT scans, to identify causes of headache
  • Sleep evaluation if headaches are related to sleep issues
At the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute in New Jersey, specialists treat many types of headaches, including:
  • Cervicogenic headaches
  • Chronic daily headaches
  • Cluster headaches
  • Concussion-related headaches
  • Migraine headaches
  • New daily persistent headaches
  • Tension headaches

They also provide care for facial pain and conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias.

Specialists in New Jersey offer a comprehensive range of treatments to manage headaches and migraines, including:

  • Lifestyle changes like regular exercise, a balanced diet, and stress reduction
  • Medications, including the first FDA-approved intravenous migraine prevention treatment
  • Neuromodulation, which uses noninvasive electrical or magnetic devices
  • Pain management techniques, such as nerve blocks or Botox injections
  • Physical therapy, psychological counseling, and rehabilitation when needed

You can find headache and migraine care at several Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute locations across New Jersey, including:

  • Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack
  • JFK University Medical Center in Edison
  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune

Each location provides advanced diagnostic testing and personalized treatment options to help manage chronic headaches and migraines.

Headache and Migraine Research

Our neurologists routinely participate in headache and migraine research and provide our patients with access to the latest evidence-based therapies and the most promising clinical trials.

Mental Health Support for People with Chronic Headaches

There is a strong connection between chronic headache and mood. Having bad headaches may make you feel sad or worried. And feeling sad or anxious can contribute to a headache. Our counseling psychologists can help you learn how to cope with your headaches and take control of your life. With your psychologist, you can improve the way that you:
  • Adhere to medications, which is very important in the treatment of headache
  • Participate in pleasurable activities, with the goal of preventing headaches from controlling your life
  • Strive to improve your sleep patterns, your diet, and other aspects of healthy living

Using an integrative approach, your headache physician and psychologist will work together to treat your headaches both physically and psychologically. Often you can see your headache physician and psychologist on the same day, avoiding multiple appointments in different locations through our network of New Jersey neuroscience centers.

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