Migraine & Headache Care in Houston

Townsen Physician Group starts with a detailed conversation about your headache history, frequency, and triggers, rather than assuming every headache calls for the same treatment approach. This thorough evaluation helps build a plan tailored to your specific pattern.

You can call our office directly or book online through our patient portal. Our front desk team will confirm your insurance ahead of time, so your visit can focus on your symptoms and history.

Migraines typically cause throbbing or pulsing pain, often on one side of the head, and can come with nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, or visual disturbances known as aura before the headache begins.

Tension headaches usually feel more like a constant band of pressure or tightness around the head, without the same level of nausea or sensory sensitivity commonly seen with migraines. Some patients experience both types at different times.

Yes. As a tension headache doctor, Townsen Physician Group evaluates the specific character of your pain, since pressure-type headaches often respond to different strategies than the throbbing pain more typical of migraines.

Your physician will ask detailed questions about how your pain feels, where it is located, and what seems to trigger or relieve it, so your treatment plan actually matches your specific headache type rather than a generic approach.

Chronic headache treatment in Houston generally starts with identifying your specific headache type and triggers, then builds a plan that may include acute medication for individual episodes, preventive medication for frequent headaches, and lifestyle adjustments.

At Townsen Physician Group, we also consider local factors that can affect headache frequency, such as heat, humidity, and seasonal allergens common in the Houston area, alongside your personal triggers.

Occasional, mild headaches that resolve with rest or over-the-counter medication may not need a formal evaluation. However, frequent, severe, or worsening headaches generally benefit from professional evaluation rather than continuing to manage them alone.

If headaches are affecting your work, sleep, or daily activities, or if over-the-counter options no longer provide relief, migraine treatment near you at Townsen Physician Group can help identify what is actually happening and build a more effective plan.

Common triggers include stress, poor or irregular sleep, certain foods or beverages such as caffeine and alcohol, hormonal changes, dehydration, and skipped meals, though triggers vary considerably from person to person.

Identifying your personal triggers often takes some observation over time, and your physician can help you track patterns to figure out which specific factors seem most connected to your individual episodes.

Most headaches, including many migraines and tension headaches, can be managed effectively through primary care. A neurology referral generally becomes appropriate for severe, frequent, or treatment-resistant headaches.

Sudden, severe headaches unlike anything experienced before, or headaches accompanied by neurological symptoms like confusion or weakness, should be evaluated urgently rather than waiting for a routine appointment.

For many patients, yes. Consistent sleep schedules, staying hydrated, managing stress, and identifying and avoiding personal food or drink triggers can meaningfully reduce how often migraines occur.

Your physician can help identify which specific changes are most likely to help based on your individual triggers and patterns, rather than offering generic advice that may not address your actual situation.

Yes. Many patients come to us after over-the-counter options have stopped providing enough relief, and Townsen Physician Group is well suited to explore prescription options and preventive strategies at that point.

Your physician will review what you have already tried and why it may not be working, then build a plan that goes beyond what is available without a prescription, based on your specific headache pattern.

You can call our office directly or book online through our patient portal, whether you are a new or returning patient. Same-day appointments are often available for urgent concerns.

Our front desk team will confirm your insurance ahead of time and help you find an appointment slot that works with your schedule, so you can start getting answers about your headaches sooner rather than later.