Migraines are a complex neurological condition that can significantly affect work, family life and overall wellbeing. At Wessex Pain Clinic, our consultant pain specialists provide comprehensive migraine diagnosis and treatment for patients across Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset, Berkshire, Wiltshire, & the South of England.
Typical symptoms include:
There are several types of migraine, including migraine with aura, migraine without aura, and chronic migraine. Triggers can include hormonal changes, stress, certain foods, sleep disruption, or environmental stimuli. Because migraines can have a major impact on work, relationships, and wellbeing, specialist management is often needed to reduce frequency and severity.
At Wessex Pain Clinic, diagnosis begins with a detailed medical history and symptom review, including attack pattern, duration, and associated features. Our consultants identify potential triggers and differentiate migraine from other headache types such as cluster headache, tension-type headache, or occipital neuralgia.
If required we will coordinate imaging to rule out other causes of headache. Keeping a headache diary can help track frequency and triggers, guiding a tailored treatment plan.
Our physiotherapy and rehabilitation specialists help address posture, muscle tension, and movement patterns that may contribute to migraine triggers. Hydrotherapy can support relaxation and recovery.
Our pain psychology and lifestyle coaching partners focus on stress management, sleep hygiene, pacing, and coping techniques. We help patients identify and manage personal triggers — whether hormonal, dietary, or environmental — as part of a holistic, long-term plan.
At Wessex Pain Clinic, we work as a team and meet regularly to discuss complex, treatment resistant or unusual cases. As such you will often receive the expertise of several pain consultants. We believe that we are one of very few pain clinics to offer this.
Treatment typically includes both acute and preventive strategies:
Medication plans are closely supervised to ensure effectiveness and minimise side effects. We often see patients who have tried preventative medications, that have resulted in side effects precluding treatments. We offer several alternatives (below) in these situations.
Interventional Procedures
For patients with frequent or treatment-resistant migraines, we offer several targeted procedures:
Our friendly team is on hand to support you every step of the way. Please get in touch at any time.
