A team of Dutch researchers has debunked previous theories about the cause of migraine pain, and proven that this pain does not originate inside the brain. Specialists and doctors can read this breakthrough article published by Schoonman et al (Brain 2008). There is also an interesting television interview and informative newspaper coverage on the subject.

This proves the assertions of Dr Elliot Shevel of The Headache Clinic in South Africa, who in his pioneering work has firmly maintained that migraine pain is not caused by the blood vessels in the brain. Although sufferers feel as though the pain is originating inside their skull, it is in fact caused by those parts of the face, head and neck that lie outside the skull. Fortunately for headache and migraine sufferers, this means that the structures that cause this pain are easily accessed and can be treated successfully and often cured without medication.

Click here for a list of Dr Shevel’s publications.