Transcend Headache Clinic

03/13/2026

🏒 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠!

As players head back to the ice for spring leagues and tournaments, it’s a great time to double-check protective gear.

Research shows that hockey players who 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒂 𝟓𝟕% 𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏.

While no equipment can completely prevent concussion, mouthguards are an important part of protecting athletes — along with proper technique, safe play, and early evaluation if symptoms occur.

Protect the brain. Protect the season.

03/12/2026

🧠 𝔻𝕚𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕜𝕟𝕠𝕨?

Up to 𝟖𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, making it the 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲.

For many young athletes, these headaches can persist beyond the initial injury and may resemble migraine or tension-type headaches.

The good news is that with the 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧, recovery is possible.

At 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜, we specialize in evaluating and treating 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬, helping patients safely return to school, sports, and daily activities.

If headaches continue after a concussion, it may be time to look deeper.

03/10/2026

What happens in the brain after a concussion?

A concussion is a brain injury.
So what happens next?

Immediately after impact, the brain experiences a sudden energy crisis.

▪Brain cells release a surge of chemicals.
▪Energy demand increases.
▪At the same time, blood flow briefly becomes less efficient.

The brain is working harder — with fewer resources.

Communication between brain cells becomes disrupted.▪Neural signaling slows.▪Sensory processing becomes hypersensitive.

This is why symptoms may include:
• Headache
• Light sensitivity
• Brain fog
• Dizziness
• Emotional changes

The good news?
With the right support, the brain can recover.

Recovery looks different for everyone. You just have to know where to start.

At Transcend Headache Clinic, we understand that everyone's recovery looks different. ✨There are --Better days ahead.

03/09/2026

03/08/2026

𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 symptoms. 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬!

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✨ You deserve care that’s as individual as you are. We're here to listen, understand, and help you find relief that lasts.

03/06/2026

🧠 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝔸𝕔𝕥𝕦𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕪 ℂ𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕤 𝕒𝕤 𝕒 𝔹𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕟 𝕀𝕟𝕛𝕦𝕣𝕪?

Not all brain injuries look dramatic.

Concussions can happen from many everyday situations, including:
• Sports collisions
• Falls
• Car accidents
• Whiplash injuries

Symptoms don’t always appear immediately and can develop 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫.

Common symptoms may include:
• Headaches
• Brain fog or trouble concentrating
• Light sensitivity
• Sleep changes
• Mood changes

Recognizing these symptoms early is important, as 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲.

03/04/2026

03/02/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. 🧠

This month at Transcend Headache Clinic, we are focusing on education around head injuries — what truly happens in the brain, what recovery looks like, and when additional support may be needed.

Concussions and other head injuries can affect memory, mood, sleep, focus, and headache patterns. And while many recover well, some individuals need more structured guidance.

If you or someone you love has experienced a head injury, you are not alone. Support matters. Education matters. Early care matters.

✨ Better days ahead.

02/25/2026

Migraine Medication Education: CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies (CGRP mAbs)

CGRP monoclonal antibodies are a 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 medications, designed specifically for migraine disease.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤:
CGRP mAbs target 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞–𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐞 (𝐂𝐆𝐑𝐏)) or its receptor. CGRP is a key signaling molecule involved in migraine pain, inflammation, and sensitivity.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞:
• Reduces migraine frequency over time
• Lowers severity of attacks
• Designed specifically for migraine prevention
• Does not constrict blood vessels

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
• Injection site reactions
• Constipation (with some medications)

These medications are typically given monthly or quarterly, depending on the formulation. As with all preventive treatments, response can vary, and finding the right option is individualized.

Understanding how migraine-specific treatments work helps patients feel informed and empowered in their care.

02/24/2026

Migraine Medication Education: Botox for Chronic Migraine

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is an FDA-approved preventive treatment for chronic migraine, defined as 𝟏𝟓 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:
Botox blocks the release of pain-signaling neurotransmitters and helps calm overactive nerve pathways involved in migraine.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞:
• Reduces peripheral and central sensitization
• Lowers the frequency and severity of migraine attacks
• Helps decrease reliance on rescue medications over time

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
• Neck pain or stiffness
• Injection site soreness
• Temporary muscle weakness

Botox is given 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝟏𝟐 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒄𝒚𝒄𝒍𝒆. As with all preventive treatments, response and timing can vary from person to person.

Understanding how preventive therapies work helps patients make informed decisions about long-term migraine care.

02/20/2026

Migraine Medication Education: Topiramate

Topiramate is a commonly used preventive medication for migraine.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:
Topiramate helps calm overactive nerve signaling by modulating excitatory and inhibitory pathways in the brain.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞:
• Reduces overall brain excitability
• Helps lower migraine frequency and severity
• Can be effective for both episodic and chronic migraine

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
• Tingling in the hands or feet
• Brain fog or word-finding difficulty
• Appetite or weight changes

Topiramate is typically started at a 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐲 to improve tolerability. As with all migraine preventives, careful dose adjustment and individualized planning are important. It is ℕ𝕆𝕋 safe in pregnancy!

Understanding how preventive medications work helps patients feel more informed and supported in their care.

02/19/2026

Migraine Medication Education: Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

Tricyclic antidepressants are commonly used as preventive treatment for migraine and chronic headache disorders.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤:
TCAs increase levels of 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒑𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆, helping modulate pain pathways in the brain and nervous system.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞:
• Improves pain regulation
• Can support better sleep
• Helpful when migraine occurs alongside mood disorders or chronic pain

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Weight gain

These medications are often 𝒅𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 to take advantage of their sleep-supporting effects. As with all migraine treatments, dosing and medication choice should be individualized.

Understanding how preventive medications work helps support long-term migraine control.