Migraine is not a headache that happens to be severe. It is a disorder of how the nervous system handles incoming information, it is a complex brain and nervous system disorder with a range of complex manifestations that go well beyond headache.

Do you have persistent headaches or migraines? Do you experience recurring neck or back pain? Perhaps you also have a sensitive gut. These issues may not be separate problems. At Peek Practice, we focus on understanding what connects them and what that means for their management. Not All Pain Comes From Damage Many people assume that pain indicates something is broken, worn down, or part of a disease process. For some patients, this is true — a compressed nerve, a torn struct

Chronic Back Pain, Neck Pain and Headaches – Our Specialty at Peek Practice Chronic pain is a major global health burden, affecting about 1 in 6 New Zealanders and 20.4% of U.S. adults, with higher prevalence in women, older adults, and those with lower socioeconomic status. Back pain, neck pain, and headache account for the most common and most disabling forms of persistent pain. Unlike many other human health problems, persistent pain remains poorly managed. Despite much em