The Headache Doctor Podcast
Episodes
What Is Causing My Pain?
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast episode, Dr. Taves examines the intricate web of headache pain, exploring its origins within muscles, nerves, and joints. ...
Exercise and Headaches
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor, Dr. Taves unpacks the often-misunderstood relationship between physical activity and headaches. In an effort t...
Why Being Healthy Matters
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Taves dives into the multifaceted nature of health, shedding light on its profound connection to headaches and migraines. He expl...
Untying the Knot: Exploring Adult Tongue Ties with Lauren Kight, DMD
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves sits down for an enlightening conversation with Lauren Kight, DMD, a Myofunction...
Primary Headaches- Understanding and Diagnosing the Root Cause
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves takes a deep dive into the world of primary headaches, unraveling the complexit...
Metabolic and Women's Health with Dr. Liora Mor
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves welcomes Dr. Liora Mor, a specialist in metabolic and women's health, for an engaging d...
Vestibular Migraine: Danielle's Inspiring Journey to Relief
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this encouraging episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves engages in a heartfelt conversation with Danielle, a resilient patient from St. ...
Unveiling the Healing Touch: Exploring Functional Massage Therapy with Chris Gonzales
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves welcomes Chris Gonzales, a seasoned Functional Massage Therapist, to unravel the tr...
Moving Towards Relief: Why Movement Matters in Headache Management
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves takes center stage to unravel the crucial link between movement and headache mana...
From Crisis to Clarity: Teresa Carroll's Inspiring Journey
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves engages in a powerful conversation with Teresa Carroll, a resilient mother of four boys who ...
My Story
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Taves generously shares the insights gained from his training at the M...
Headache and Migraine Relief: Unlocking the Secrets of Airway Health
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Taves, a leading physical therapist specializing in headaches and migraines, as he delves into the fascinating world of airway health with or...
Navigating Concussions and the Intricate Impact on Vestibular, Ocular, and Cervical Systems
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this illuminating episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves delves into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of head injuries – concussi...
Migraine and Motherhood: Patient Interview with Amber Collins
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a deeply personal and insightful episode of "The Headache Doctor Podcast," where Dr. Taves engages in a heartfelt conversation wi...
Headache Chronicles- A Journey Through The Various Types of Headaches
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of "The Headache Doctor," Dr. Taves takes us on a deep dive into the intricate world of headaches, digging into...
Breaking The Cycle of Rebound Headaches
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves sheds light on the world of Rebound Headaches, also known as Medication Overuse...
Unveiling The Mystery of New Daily Persistent Headache
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of battling a relentless headache that refuses to loosen its grip? Join us on this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast as Dr. Taves d...
Mastering Everyday Movements for Headache Relief
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this highly practical and enlightening episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves engages in a conversation with Dr. Brandt Gutwein, sheddin...
Isolated Aches: Navigating the Loneliness of Headaches
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves addresses the poignant and often isolating struggle faced by migraine sufferers w...
Decoding Headaches in Overhead Athletes with Dr. Brandt Gutwein
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves speaks with Dr. Brandt Gutwein, a Physical Therapist on the Novera Headache Center team. The...
Patient Interview with High School Student Brooke Williams
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves interviews a patient, Brooke Williams and she shares her devastating migraine journey, but a...
The Power of Dry Needling In Headache Relief- Interview with Dr. Sarah Zemen
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves dives into the topic of dry needling with the newest member of the Novera Headache Center te...
How Can Pain This Bad Come From My Neck?
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves answers the fundamental question connecting the intricate relationship between intense hea...
Unlocking the Connection Between Neuroplasticity, Brain Trauma, and Headaches
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this fascinating episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves dives deep into the intricate relationship between neuroplasticity, brain trauma...
Neck Deep in Migraine: Unraveling the Link Between Neck Health and Headache
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains the history of the migraine diagnosis and the methods of pain management offered by...
What is Military Neck?
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains the condition known as Military Neck, which is an abnormal curve of the spine that ...
Reframing Neck Surgery and Injections
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves dives into the topic of surgery and injections. He explains various surgery and injection op...
Triggers and The Systemic Side of Migraines
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about Migraine Triggers! In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves jumps into answering a few key questions: what does...
Why Are Migraines So Prevalent?
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves dives into why the prevalence of migraine symptoms have almost doubled in the last 30 years....
Cluster Headaches
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Taves dives into the diagnosis of Cluster Headaches in this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast. Typically, Cluster Headaches can onset very qu...
Chiari Malformation and Migraines
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains Chiari Malformation, an abnormality that causes the brainstem and cerebellum to be ...
Scoliosis
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains the diagnosis of Scoliosis and how it relates to headaches and migraines. Scoliosis...
Why Stretching the Neck Isn't Helpful
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Taves focuses completely on the neck in this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast. He also explains the 5 rules of exercise that he developed fo...
Shoulder Pain and Tension
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves dives into the explanation for shoulder pain and tension and why we often blame the upper tr...
Neck Pain and Migraines- Featuring Elisabeth Post
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves interviews Elisabeth Post. Chronic Migraines were robbing her of life- the small things like...
How to Evaluate Your Provider
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your Provider actually helping? In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves dives into key rules to help you evaluate your Provider. ...
What is a Cervicogenic Headache?
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Cervicogenic Headache is a secondary type of headache originating in the neck and can present similar symptoms as a migraine diagnosis- intense pain...
The Neck, Jaw & Shoulder Connection
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have shoulder pain or tension? Do you have pain when wake up? Do you experience jaw popping or clicking? In this episode of The Headache Doctor...
Headaches and Medication Overuse
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have chronic daily headaches, then this podcast episode is for you. In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explores the ...
Who Is This Treatment Actually For?
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains that this treatment is for anyone with head or facial pain. Novera has an 85% succe...
The Menstrual Cycle Phases and Exercise
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know: Women are 2x more likely to experience headaches compared to men? In this episode, Dr. Taves speaks with Dr. Becca Murrer, another Physi...
How to Keep Your Kids From Getting Headaches
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 40% of kids experience headaches or head pain. Yes, kids are resilient, however, they have an under-developed cervical spine (neck) and a head ...
3-Step Framework for Conquering Migraines
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves dives into this 3-Step Framework involved in finding relief from Headaches/Migraines and imp...
Getting Back To The Life You Love- Featuring Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves speaks with Dr. Amelia Barrett about her journey from training at Stanford for her Residency...
Myofunctional Therapy- Featuring Lauren Kight, DMD
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves speaks with Lauren Kight, DMD, about an extremely overlooked dysfunction. When you have a My...
Biologic Dentistry and Headaches- Featuring Dr. Jeff Yelle
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Board Certified Naturopath and Wholistic Dentist, Dr. Yelle explains the definition of Biologic Dentistry- which he explains as having open eyes and b...
What You Need to Get Quality Sleep
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wake up and feel like you aren't well rested? Have you wondered what type of pillow to use for good neck support while you sleep? Are you ...
Why You Need a Physical Therapist
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have any type of headache or migraine, a physical therapist is very likely going to be able to help you on your road to recovery. Where does pa...
Altitude and Pressure Changes
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Taves explains why you might experience a headache with altitude gain. How does our body respond in the hypoxic state (less oxyge...
Jaw Pain and Headaches
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wake up with morning temple pain or have jaw pain and clicking? In this episode, Dr. Taves explains the biomechanics of the jaw, how the m...
Thresholds, Medication and How You Should Pursue Help
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has a different Threshold (an internal boundary) that if pushed beyond that limit, you might experience a migraine attack. In this episode, D...
Why So Many Headaches Are One-Sided
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What causes one-sided pain? It is understood that most people are one-side dominant- so biases, tensions and compensations will arise on one side th...
The Gut Microbiome- Featuring Jeff Hunter
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Taves speaks with owner and founder of Upstream Functional Medicine, Jeff Hunter about the importance of a healthy gut microbiome ...
Occipital Neuralgia
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Taves explains the diagnosis of Occipital Neuralgia, a sharp/burning/stabbing pain in the backside of your head and top part of yo...
The Mind-Body Connection- Featuring Lara Heimann
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Taves interviews Lara Heimann, an international yoga pioneer and Physical Therapist focused on evolving the practice of yoga to ...
What Is Migraine Aura?
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to the National Institutes of Health, migraine with aura accounts for roughly 25% of all migraine diagnoses worldwide. Migraine aura can pre...
How to Incorporate Movement Into Your Day
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Regular listeners of The Headache Doctor Podcast know that we strongly believe in movement as medicine. Our bodies are not designed to stay in static ...
The Difference Between Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Care
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you suffer from chronic headaches or migraines, you've likely either tried chiropractic care or you've had it recommended to you at some ...
How Does Sleep Affect Headaches?
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the average person spends 1/3 of their life sleeping? Given that - shouldn't we be optimizing our sleep to be as comfortable an...
Diet, Nutrition and Migraine - Featuring Kelli Yates, RDN, LD, CLT
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Headache Doctor Podcast welcomes Kelli Yates, a registered dietitian nutritionist who has dedicated her career to helping others who struggle with...
The Vagus Nerve - Featuring Dr. Peter Staats
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Headache Doctor Podcast is thrilled to welcome Dr. Peter Staats, founder of the Division of Pain Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine ...
Understanding Pain
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pain can be a complex and confusing topic - particularly when it comes to the world of headaches and migraines. Here at Novera, we believe that having...
Functional Nutrition - Featuring Hope Pedraza
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about functional nutrition, inflammation, and how what we put in and on our bodies can affect headaches, migraines, and ou...
Exercise and Physical Therapy for Headaches - Featuring Dr. Sam Kelokates
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Taves is joined by Sam Kelokates PT, DPT of Kelos Physical Therapy. Sam is a fellow physical therapist on a similar mission to Novera's - fin...
Self Management for Headaches and Migraines
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Taves breaks down five reasons why self-management is such a vital and approachable part of preventing headaches and migraines. As our clinic ...
TMJ Disorders and Myofunctional Therapy - Featuring Dr. Lauren Rivera
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Taves is joined by Dr. Lauren Rivera of Revive Your Life PT for a discussion on temporomandibular joint (also known as TMJ) dysfunction and the be...
Exertion Headaches
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are prone to getting a headache or a migraine after a workout, a run, or even after sneezing, you may be experiencing what's known as an e...
Headaches and COVID-19
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Headaches are one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19, with about 70% of people who have contracted the virus reporting ongoing tension and headac...
Why Your Pain Has Gone Unexplained
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the reasons why The Headache Doctor Podcast believes so strongly in offering education to sufferers of headaches and migraines is because we be...
Tension Headaches
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tension headaches are the most common headache presentation across the board and can be a major distraction when they start creeping in halfway throug...
Health Coaching
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast features a conversation with Bria Paisley, who has worked with Novera since September of 2021 and is excited to be stepping into ...
Is Perfection The Goal?
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the keys to maintaining lasting success in any type of treatment is managing expectations and setting clear, realistic goals. Oftentimes people...
How Hormones Impact Headaches & Migraines - Featuring Jess Suchan
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features a discussion with Jess Suchan - board certified holistic health coach and owner of Body Bliss By Jess. Not only is Jess ...
Travel
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we get into the swing of the holiday season, we have been seeing and hearing more requests for travel tips and other ways to make this time of the ...
Tongue Ties - Featuring Dr. Jessika Martin
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Taves interviews Dr. Jessika Martin of Thrive Growth and Development in Colorado. Dr. Martin has dedicated her career to addressing an often overl...
5 Things to Self Treat
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a practical summary of 5 small steps that our listeners can take at home in order to improve their overall wellness and health...
Lori Lee's Story
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast features a story that we here at the clinic hold near and dear to our hearts. Lori Lee first came to Nover...
Novera: A 'New Era'
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Taves talks about how our clinic Novera: Headache Center came to be, including the path he took to opening the clinic, the story behind our missio...
Recovery, Motivation and Coaching - Featuring Dr. Sarah Dueffert
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Headache Doctor Podcast welcomes Dr. Sarah Dueffert of Cortex Rehabilitation for a conversation on health coaching and recovery from POTS, migrain...
Ice Pick Headaches
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to work our way through explanations and exploration of different headache presentations, we are always seeking to better understand th...
Migraine As A Neck Issue
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Taves brings things back to the musculoskeletal root cause in today's episode focused on the definitions and anatomical processes that we loo...
What Your Physical Therapist Needs To Know
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a compliment to last week's episode on having empowered conversations with your healthcare provider, Dr. Taves focuses this podcast on what to...
How To Have an Empowered Conversation With Your Healthcare Provider
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"How can I get my provider to take me seriously?" "Why don't other doctors seem to 'get' it?"These are questions th...
Yoga and Your Exercise Routine
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of our goals when working with patients is getting them moving, active, and back to doing the things that give their life meaning and joy. Today&a...
Cervical Instability
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cervical instability occurs when the ligaments in between your spinal cord and skull are weakened or loose. Dr. Taves dives into the two types of cerv...
Daily Habits
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Headache Doctor Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with a practical episode addressing common habits that our listeners may not realize are cont...
Perception
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the core missions of The Headache Doctor Podcast is to help those who struggle with headaches and migraines to break free from fear or anxiety ...
Headaches in Kids - Addi's Story
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Taves is joined today by Jess Ernst, our marketing director, who first came across Novera: Headache Center during her family's journey to fin...
Vestibular Migraine
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The vestibular system is one of the sensory systems that provides our brain with information about balance, motion, and the location of our head and b...
Moms and Headaches
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is for all the moms out there! Dr. Taves is joined by Kelsey Mathias, the newest provider at Novera Headache Center, for a co...
Reyna's Story
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features a special conversation with a patient whose story may resonate with many of our listeners. Reyna came to us in January o...
Do Allergies Affect Migraines?
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Allergy-related sinus headaches and migraines share many similar symptoms, which can lead to confusion between the two disorders and oftentimes a misd...
A Holistic View of Headache Treatment
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Dr. Taves recaps his past interviews with providers in different areas of focus - all on a similar mission of providing a mor...
Functional Medicine - Featuring Dr. Nathan Morris
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At Novera: Headache Center we are on a mission to equip everyone with headaches and migraines with the tools needed to feel empowered about their own ...
Whiplash and Headaches
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the US alone there are over 6 million car accidents reported each year! Of those 6 million accidents, about 50% result in some type of whiplash inj...
Throwback - the MOST Popular Episode
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our second episode "The Most Overlooked Cause of Headaches and Migraines" has had the most downloads. This topic continues to gets the most ...
Why Do I Get Headaches After Eating?
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you get headaches after eating, this is called a postprandial headache and it can be a major cause of frustration for people as they try to uncov...
Defining Health
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Healthy living can look different from person to person, and it can be tricky to place a distinct definition on what optimal health should look like w...
Alternative Treatments and The Placebo Effect
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With so many options for alternative headache and migraine treatments on the market, it can be difficult to know what will actually be helpful and wha...
Naturopathic Medicine - Featuring Dr. Lindsay Hollister
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Headache Doctor Podcast welcomes Dr. Lindsay Hollister of The Organic Cure for a discussion on naturopathic medicine and children's health. M...