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migraine

Practical advice, insights and news from across Walnut Grove Clinic and Walnut Grove Studio.
17th October, 2023

Trigger Point Therapy: What it is and how it can help

By Emelia Gibson

Trigger points also known as ‘knots’ or ‘nodules’, are localised, tender spots within the muscles and fascia (web of connective tissue). However, they can also be found within tendons and...

14th July, 2023

Headaches: What they are and how to treat them

By Lynda French

Headaches are really common! Almost everyone will experience a headache at some point in their life.  Most are not caused by anything serious, even though symptoms can be severe and...

17th October, 2022

Trigeminal neuralgia – Can anything be done?

By Zara Ford

The trigeminal nerve is the 5th cranial nerve and has 3 branches – Ophthalmic (top), maxillary (middle) and mandibular (bottom), see the diagram below. The sensory nucleus is in the...

17th September, 2022

Beating migraine naturally

By Zara Ford

Migraine is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and in the UK alone, some 86 million workdays are lost to the condition every year. Besides severe headaches, symptoms also include...