Most people have headaches from time to time, but if you have a headache more days than not, that can impact the quality of life for you and your family. They can affect your mood, making you irritable, distracted or impatient, and make it difficult to focus on or enjoy many aspects of your life. Let the experts with UofL Physicians – Neurology, a part of UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute, be your partners in managing your headaches.
Types of Headaches
There are several types of headaches. In fact, more than 150 types of headaches have been identified. The most common types of headaches are:
- Migraine
- Tension
- Cluster
- Hypnic
Managing Your Headaches
Our team’s goal is to ensure each person feels confident in their headache management treatment plan. We are committed to helping each person find their own balance between medical therapies, lifestyle adjustments and alternative treatments.
Some of the possible treatment options for your condition may be:
- Pharmacological treatment
- Psychological and behavioral therapy
- Physical therapy
- Botulinum toxin injections
- Trigger point injections
- Nerve blocks
Depending on your specific treatment plan, you may be referred to a neurosurgeon. Those suffering from pseudotumor cerebri or trigeminal neuralgia who have not benefitted from medical treatment may be candidates for various surgical interventions.
Learn More About Neurosurgical Options
The Academic Difference
At UofL Health, our providers are more than just doctors—they are also researchers and educators, helping train the next generation of medical professionals at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Through this collaboration, our providers work to discover new treatments and cures.
Making an Appointment
Your primary care provider may refer you to a neurologist if you’re experiencing neurological issues, or you can make an appointment yourself by calling 502-588-4800.
Can’t make it to an in-person appointment? UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute provides a convenient telehealth option for neurology care.
Learn more about telehealth or how to schedule a telehealth appointment
