Chronic Headaches in Children

When your child has recurring headaches, it’s natural to worry about worst-case scenarios. Whether we are the first headache specialists your child visits or you are seeking a second opinion, our pediatric headache specialists address your concerns and work with you and your child to help them feel better.

Migraines or Tension Headaches
In many cases, children experience primary headaches such as a migraine or tension headaches. These can be managed with an effective treatment plan designed to minimize their frequency and the severity of their symptoms.

Secondary Headaches that Result from Injury or Illness
If your child experiences secondary headaches (headaches that are the result of an injury or other illness), we coordinate the necessary evaluations with the appropriate pediatric specialists. We work together to provide headache treatment so your child gets relief.

Extensive Experience
Our pediatric neurologists, headache pediatric nurse practitioner/pediatric mental health specialist, and social worker are able to help most children who follow a care plan to reduce headache frequency and severity. We listen carefully to you and your child and strive to make all you feel comfortable. We apply our extensive experience and resources to help your family and child get back to a normal life. 

Transition to Adult Headache Clinic
We see children up to age 21 and then transition them to our adult headache clinic.

Ongoing Research
Your child may benefit from access to our active research program to improve treatment for children and adolescents with chronic headache.