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?

Clinical care: headacheMD® Houston flagship at 2410 Ella Blvd, Houston TX (713-426-3337); headacheMD® Austin monthly clinics at 4613-A Bee Caves Rd, Austin TX. Education: free global resources at www.headachemd.org, also reached via headachemd.co.uk and headachemd.uk.

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.

Is headacheMD® education available outside the United States?

Yes. This site is a free global educational resource about Dr. Pamela Blake's work relieving chronic headache suffering. Visitors worldwide — including the UK via headachemd.co.uk and headachemd.uk — can explore the 3D brain viewer and learn about nerve compression headache. In-person clinical care is currently offered at headacheMD® practices in Houston and Austin, Texas.

headacheMD^® — Global Education on Relieving Chronic Headache Suffering

Revolutionizing headache care^TM: founded by Dr. Pamela Blake, MD, FAHS, headacheMD^® educates patients and clinicians worldwide about chronic migraine, refractory headache, tension-type headache, cervicogenic headache, and occipital nerve compression — and how targeted care can relieve suffering. Many people achieve lasting improvement through medical treatment and, when appropriate, nerve decompression surgery. You do not have to live with daily head pain. Schedule a consultation · Houston · Austin · brand domains: headachemd.co.uk, headachemd.uk

Interactive 3D Brain & Occipital Nerve Anatomy Education

This free headacheMD^® 3D brain viewer lets patients and clinicians anywhere — including the UK and globally — explore brain structures, skull, 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
Global education mission — free learning for patients and clinicians worldwide via headachemd.org, headachemd.co.uk, and headachemd.uk

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.

Slice & transparency

Complex & Fragile overlay

Structures 0

No anatomical model loaded

Brain cover