Post-Concussion and Cervicogenic Headache
Our Headache Program focuses on two types of headaches:
- Post-traumatic headache: This can happen after a concussion, which is a mild brain injury.
- Cervicogenic headache: These headaches start in the neck and can be caused by injuries like whiplash.
Our team will work with you to find the cause of your headaches and create a treatment plan. This plan may include medicine, injections, ways to manage stress and thoughts, and exercises to help your body move and feel better.
We also help with other problems that can come with headaches, such as feeling very tired, trouble thinking clearly, poor sleep, and changes in mood.
A personalized plan outlining your goals, treatments, and next steps in your care.
Learn how pain works in the body and mind and how understanding it can support your recovery.
A simple guide to help you navigate your care journey and know what to expect next.
Information on group programs that offer education, support, and shared learning.
Helpful tools, materials, and links to support you in managing your pain.
How we track your progress and outcomes to support your treatment.
Our interdisciplinary teams include a physician, clinical coordinator (RN), program assistant, psychologist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, kinesiologist, social worker, and pharmacist.
General Headache Information
- Headache | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Headache Management: Sleep Strategies
- Relaxation Tracks - Dawn C. Buse, Phd
Headache Diaries
- Chronic Pain Centre Headache Diary - refer to Table 1 in the Appendix to learn how to use the pain scale to rate your headaches.
Mobile Apps Please note that Apps may involve a cost to you.
- Canadian Migraine Tracker. You can monitor headache frequency, triggers, symptoms, and medication response.
- Migraine Buddy. Allows you to track the location of pain, triggers, and lifestyle factors - all specific to migraine. It also features a weather tracker and can send you weather alerts.
- N1-Headache. Allows you to track and identify your migraine risk factors and protective factors. There is a free version and a paid version.
Tension Headaches
- Tension Headache: What It Is, Cause, Symptoms & Treatments
- Tension-Type Headache: Symptoms, Types & Treatments
Migraines
- American Migraine Foundation
- Migraine Canada
- The Ping Pong Theory of Migraine
- Medication-Overuse Headache
- Migraine World Summit
Post-Traumatic Headache
- Acquired Brain Injury Information for Patients
- What is a post-traumatic headache, and how to manage it
- Healing and Follow-Up
- Cognitive Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury
- Emotional Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury
Cervicogenic Headache
- What is Cervicogenic Headache
- Deciphering the Link Between Neck Pain, Migraine and Cervicogenic Headaches
To help us support all patients, please cancel your appointment at least 48 hours in advance. This allows us to offer the spot to someone else. If something unexpected happens, like illness or bad weather, please call us — we may be able to switch your visit to a phone or video appointment. If getting to appointments is difficult, talk with your care team so we can help.
To cancel:
- Individual appointments: 403-943-9900
- Group classes: 403-943-9925
- Procedure appointments: 403-955-8190
A no-show is when you miss your appointment without canceling. After three no-shows, you may be discharged from the Chronic Pain Centre and Transitional Pain Services.
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