Topic: Missing Links in the Management of Headaches
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor: Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN
Course Description: Headaches are a common issue with many potential causes and treatments. The “missing link” in treating headaches often involves identifying and addressing the underlying cause rather than managing the symptoms.
Course Outline
Review Lifestyle Factors to include sleep quality or irregular schedule
Diet and hydration
Stress Management
Trigger identification: hormonal changes, bright lights, odors, environmental factors
Neurological and Musculoskeletal components, cervical spine, nerve involvement, occipital neuralgia
Objectives:
Explain the factors that may contribute to headaches
Discuss dietary factors as well as environmental factor
Explain the role of inflammation in headaches
Develop tools to help the clinician obtain better patient results
