The Headache Doctor Podcast

The Real Root Cause of Migraines: Why Your Neck Might Be the Missing Piece

Dr. Jonathan Taves Season 1 Episode 278

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Is migraine really a neurological disease—or could your neck be the missing piece?

In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves challenges one of the most common beliefs about migraines. He explains why a migraine diagnosis is based on symptoms—not necessarily the underlying cause—and why many people continue searching for answers after normal MRIs, CT scans, and medications.

You'll learn how the neck, jaw, and shoulders can send pain into the same pathways that process migraine symptoms, why imaging often misses the real problem, and a simple self-assessment you can do at home to see whether your neck may be contributing to your headaches.

You'll learn:

  • Why migraine is a diagnosis based on symptoms
  • What MRIs and CT scans are actually designed to rule out
  • How the trigeminal nerve processes head and facial pain
  • Why neck dysfunction can create migraine-like symptoms
  • Why medications manage symptoms but don't identify the source
  • Four simple ways to assess whether your neck may be involved

If you've been told your scans are normal but you're still living with chronic migraines, this episode may change the way you think about what's really causing your symptoms.

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Novera: Headache Center