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    Headache & Migraine Clinic

    When headache becomes a disorder of its own.

    For headaches that keep coming back, stop you from working or no longer respond to the tablets that used to help.

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    Led by Dr K. Ravi Krishna — American Board certified in Headache Medicine (AIHS, Chicago, USA), with FIPP and CIPS from the World Institute of Pain.

    Is this clinic for you?

    • Headaches on many days of the month
    • Migraine that disrupts work, school or sleep
    • Cluster headache or one-sided eye pain
    • Headache after a head or neck injury
    • Relying on painkillers most days

    Conditions we manage

    • Migraine (episodic and chronic)
    • Tension-type headache
    • Cluster headache
    • Occipital neuralgia
    • Cervicogenic (neck-related) headache
    • Medication-overuse headache
    • Post-traumatic headache
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    How we treat it

    Your plan depends on your assessment. Not every treatment suits every person.

    Medicines

    • Acute treatment plan for attacks
    • Preventive medication
    • Structured withdrawal from overused painkillers

    Procedures

    • Greater occipital nerve block
    • Sphenopalatine ganglion block
    • Pulsed radiofrequency for occipital neuralgia

    Support

    • Headache diary and trigger review
    • Sleep and lifestyle plan
    • Neck physiotherapy
    • Relaxation and stress management

    How we assess it

    We don't begin with a procedure — we begin by understanding the pain. Your care team is configured according to what your assessment shows.

    1. 01Assess
    2. 02Understand
    3. 03Plan
    4. 04Treat
    5. 05Measure
    6. 06Review

    Your first visit

    1. 01

      Bring your records

      Scans, reports, prescriptions and a list of medicines you have tried.

    2. 02

      Consultation and examination

      A detailed discussion and examination with the specialist.

    3. 03

      Leave with a plan

      You receive a written plan and a follow-up date.

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    Common questions

    No. We decide whether a scan is needed after examining you. Bring any scans or reports you already have.

    Not always. Many people do well with procedures, lifestyle changes or treatment only during attacks. We plan this with you.

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    Medically reviewed by Dr K. Ravi Krishna, Pain Medicine Specialist · Last reviewed September 2026. This page is general information and not a substitute for a medical consultation.