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Headache and migraine treatment at the Ottawa Headache Centre
Headache and migraine treatment at the Ottawa Headache Centre
At the Ottawa Headache Centre, treatment does not start with a prescription or a procedure. We are not here to "push Botox® and nerve blocks".
It starts with accurate diagnosis.
Headache disorders are diverse, overlapping, and often misclassified. The most important first step in effective treatment is understanding which headache disorder (or disorders) a person has, how it behaves over time, and how it affects their life.
From there, we develop a personalized treatment plan, tailored to each individual’s diagnosis, migraine pattern, prior treatments, and goals.
The Ottawa Headache Centre treatments hub
The Ottawa Headache Centre treatments hub
Taken regularly to reduce how often headaches occur, how severe they are, and how disruptive they become over time.
A dedicated injection program for patients with chronic migraine. We provide specialist-led administration of onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox®).
Cutting-edge targeted therapies (pills, injections, or infusions) that can stop migraine attacks or prevent them from happening.
Nerve
blocks
Nerve
blocks
Targeted injections used to calm irritated pain pathways in the head and neck. Often used for migraine, occipital neuralgia, and other persistent headache disorders.
Adjunctive
interventions
Adjunctive
interventions
Additional therapies tailored to specific headache conditions, including oxygen therapy, infusion treatments, and specialized interventions when needed.
First principle: correct diagnosis, then personalized care
First principle: correct diagnosis, then personalized care
Many people with headache disorders have tried multiple treatments without lasting benefit. Often, this reflects:
an incomplete or incorrect diagnosis
treatment choices that were not well matched to the headache type
lack of follow-up or adjustment over time
Our approach is diagnosis-driven and individualized. We aim to understand:
the type (or types) of headache you experience
frequency, triggers, and patterns
prior medication trials and side effects
medical history, lifestyle factors, and preferences
Treatment is then selected and adjusted over time — not applied uniformly.
Access, coverage, and practical support
Access, coverage, and practical support
Many advanced headache treatments require insurance approval or enrollment in patient support programs. Navigating coverage can be complex and time-consuming.
We support with:
insurance forms and prior authorizations
manufacturer support programs
coordination with pharmacies and infusion services
practical guidance around timing and follow-up
Our goal is to ensure that access and cost do not become barriers to appropriate care.
Where to go next
Where to go next
New to the clinic?
New to the clinic?
Start with Your First Visit to understand what to expect.
Looking for condition-specific information?
Looking for condition-specific information?
Explore Headache Disorders to learn more about different diagnoses.
Want to learn more about advanced migraine-specific preventive treatment?
Want to learn more about advanced migraine-specific preventive treatment?
Learn more about our:
Managing headache day-to-day?
Managing headache day-to-day?
Visit Day-to-Day Headache Care for practical strategies and tools.
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