Chronic Sinusitis is Uncommon
August 4, 2009 by dean · Leave a Comment
Neck disorders sensitise the brainstem
Over 90% of diagnosed sinus headaches present in the same way as migraine headache and that given that the majority of ‘sinus’ headaches respond to the ‘triptans’, they can be classified as migraine. Why then are 61% of patients given antibiotics for a non-infectious condition?!
It is more responsible to identify the source of the sensitisation and …. neck disorders sensitise the brainstem! All that is required is for a competent headache practitioner to examine your neck.
Cheers
Dean
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