Can chronic headaches be treated or cured?

Many patients with chronic migraine, tension-type headache, and cervicogenic headache find substantial or lasting relief through comprehensive evaluation at headacheMD® network practices. Targeted medical treatments address inflammation and nerve compression; when indicated, nerve decompression surgery within the network may provide highly effective long-term improvement for refractory cases.

What is nerve compression headache?

Nerve compression headaches occur when superficial nerves of the skull — including the greater, lesser, and third occipital nerves — are compressed by muscles or fascia. This can cause chronic migraine-like pain, occipital neuralgia, and cervicogenic headache. Dr. Pamela Blake's research with Harvard colleagues demonstrated that occipital nerve compression leads to inflammation experienced as head and neck pain.

Where are headacheMD® locations?

headacheMD® Houston flagship practice is at 2410 Ella Blvd, Houston TX (713-426-3337). headacheMD® Austin offers monthly new-patient clinics at 4613-A Bee Caves Rd, Austin TX. Scheduling is available through the Houston office.

Who founded headacheMD®?

Dr. Pamela Blake, MD, FAHS — board-certified neurologist and UCNS-certified headache medicine specialist — founded headacheMD® and the Headache Center of River Oaks in Houston. She developed the Blake Method combining detailed history, emotional evaluation, physical examination, and targeted treatment for refractory headache.

headacheMD^® Network — Expert Chronic Headache Treatment & Lasting Relief

Revolutionizing headache care^TM: the headacheMD^® network of licensed medical practices helps patients with chronic migraine, refractory headache, tension-type headache, cervicogenic headache, and occipital nerve compression find substantial relief — and many achieve lasting improvement through targeted medical care and, when appropriate, nerve decompression surgery. You do not have to live with daily head pain. Schedule a consultation · Houston · Austin

Interactive 3D Brain & Occipital Nerve Anatomy Education

This headacheMD^® 3D brain viewer lets patients and clinicians explore brain structures, skull, meninges, trapezius, semispinalis capitis, sternocleidomastoid, and the greater (GON), lesser (LON), and third (TON) occipital nerves — the same superficial nerves implicated in nerve compression headache and occipital neuralgia. Educational only; medical disclaimer applies.

Why Choose headacheMD^®? — Proven Headache Medicine Expertise

Dr. Pamela Blake, MD, FAHS — board-certified neurologist, UCNS headache medicine, American Headache Society Fellow
Specialized diagnosis of chronic migraine, cervicogenic headache, tension headache, and nerve compression headache
The Blake Method — history, emotional evaluation, physical exam, occipital nerve tenderness mapping
Nerve decompression surgery referral within the headacheMD^® surgical network when medical therapy is insufficient
Research collaboration with Rami Burstein (Harvard) on migraine mechanisms and occipital nerve compression
headacheMD^® Houston flagship & headacheMD^® Austin monthly clinic — call 713-426-3337

Chronic Headache Conditions We Treat

Compression of superficial occipital nerves can drive chronic migraine, chronic tension-type headache, chronic neck pain, and cervicogenic headache. Targeted anti-inflammatory and neuromodulatory treatments often provide substantial relief. Patients who remain refractory may benefit from nerve decompression — a highly effective option for selected cases. The Blake Method · Nerve compression research · Headache Zone medical blog

headacheMD^® Network & Internal Resources

Authoritative Medical Organizations & Clinical References

headacheMD^® clinical protocols align with evidence-based headache medicine. Explore trusted resources from leading institutions:

Patient Success & Hope for Refractory Headache

Many who had chronic daily headache for years have gone on to live more normal lives after headacheMD^® evaluation and treatment. Pioneered by Dr. Pamela Blake, the network's methods identify treatable drivers — including occipital nerve compression — that are often missed in standard neurology visits. Free consultation available for new patients at participating locations. Emergency headache concerns: call 713-426-3337.

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