Pediatric Headache and Concussion Program

Our physicians are trained to evaluate and treat chronic headaches, concussions and other forms of traumatic brain injuries in children and adolescents.

With personalized treatment plans, your child can get back to the activities they enjoy while keeping their brain healthy.

The Headache and Concussion Program, part of the Nicklaus Children's Neuroscience Institute, offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation, treatment, and management of chronic headaches, migraines, concussions and other traumatic brain injuries in children and adolescents. Focused on reducing symptoms, improving quality of life and supporting a safe return to daily activities.

The Headache and Concussion Program team is led by a pediatric neurologist with specialized fellowship training and extensive experience in treating children and adolescents with headaches and concussions. Our team also includes psychologists who collaborate to provide behavioral techniques that enhance care management. Together, our specialists are committed to delivering comprehensive, personalized treatment plans, empowering your child to return to the activities they love while prioritizing optimal brain health.

Comprehensive Care for Headaches and Concussions

The Nicklaus Children's Headache and Concussion Program team is dedicated to providing personalized care for concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, as well as patients experiencing complex and debilitating headache disorders. From tension headaches and cluster headaches, to headaches linked to underlying causes, such as cervicogenic headaches and o ccipital neuralgia, to rare disorders like benign paroxysmal torticollis, our team combines specialized expertise with compassionate care to accurately diagnose and effectively treat a broad spectrum of headache conditions.

Conditions We Treat

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Concussion Symptoms in Children

The effects of a concussion often surface after the injury, sometimes taking hours or even days to appear. Concussions in children sometimes develop into post-concussion syndrome, causing the child to experience symptoms for an extended period of time. Some even recover initially, delaying the onset of symptoms until after subsequent exertion.

Loss of consciousness
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Balance problems
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Sensitivity to light or noise
Feeling more emotional
Numbness or tingling
Feeling like "in a fog"
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty remembering/amnesia
Visual problems

Headache and Migraine Treatments

While headaches are relatively common in children and adolescents, chronic headaches or severe headaches, especially those that interfere with school attendance and daily activities, can be a source of concern for both children and their parents. Following a comprehensive patient workup, the team uses a tailored approach combining various treatment options to attempt to decrease both headache frequency and headache related disability. Treatment options include but are not limited to:

Preventive prescription medications
Preventive nutraceuticals
Acute treatments, which may include both over the counter and prescription medications
Guidance for lifestyle change
Referral for behavioral therapy
Neuromodulation devices
Botox Injections for Migraines
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks

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