Condition
Headache
Pain in the head or face that can come from muscle tension, stress, illness or other causes.
Also called: tension headache, chronic headaches, tension headaches, headache in children, cluster headache, headaches
Who Can Help with Headache?
- Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
- Neurologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the brain, spinal cord and nerves, such as migraines, seizures, stroke, multiple sclerosis and dementia.
- Acupuncturists
A licensed provider who places thin needles at points on the body to relieve pain and treat other health concerns.
- Massage Therapists
A licensed therapist who uses massage to relieve muscle pain and tension and help with relaxation.
- Naprapaths
A licensed provider who treats muscle, joint and connective tissue pain with hands-on therapy, exercise and nutrition advice.
- Chiropractors
A licensed provider who treats back pain, neck pain and other joint and muscle problems, mainly with spinal adjustments and hands-on care.
- Naturopaths
A provider who uses natural treatments such as diet, herbs, homeopathic remedies and lifestyle changes to support health.
- Pediatric Neurologists
A physician who treats brain and nerve conditions in children, such as seizures, headaches and developmental delays.
- Pediatricians
A physician who provides checkups, vaccines and medical care for infants, children and teenagers.
- Pain Management Doctors
A physician who treats long-term pain, such as back, neck and nerve pain, with medicines, injections and other procedures.
- Osteopathic Manipulation Doctors
An osteopathic physician who uses hands-on manipulation of muscles and joints to treat pain and other musculoskeletal problems.
Where Practices List Headache
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Los Angeles, CA (283)
- Columbus, OH (241)
- Kalamazoo, MI (196)
- Littleton, CO (191)
- Chicago, IL (183)
- New York, NY (177)
- Portland, OR (176)
- Phoenix, AZ (174)
- Miami, FL (170)
- Honolulu, HI (153)
- Houston, TX (151)
- Monroeville, PA (144)
- Aurora, IL (137)
- Raleigh, NC (125)
- Little Rock, AR (120)
- Westerville, OH (118)
- Frederick, MD (116)
- Gastonia, NC (116)
- Seattle, WA (111)
- Austin, TX (107)
- Newark, DE (100)
- Scottsdale, AZ (98)
- Denver, CO (95)
- Naples, FL (95)
- Delray Beach, FL (92)
- Rochester, NY (90)
- Winston Salem, NC (90)
- Philadelphia, PA (85)
- Coral Gables, FL (82)
- Lawrenceville, GA (80)
- Bellevue, WA (79)
- Jacksonville, FL (79)
- Dallas, TX (78)
- Atlanta, GA (77)
- Akron, OH (76)
- Annapolis, MD (74)
- The Woodlands, TX (72)
- Newport Beach, CA (70)
- Williamsville, NY (70)
- Dover, OH (66)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about headache and what is right for you.