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Conquering Headache, Fourth Edition provides the information needed to conquer headaches and improve the quality of life. This new edition includes chapters detailing the latest information about medication for acute treatment of attacks, preventative treatment of migraine and treatment of cluster headache. The book covers areas of massage, physical therapy, alternative therapies such as chiropractic, acupuncture, and natural remedies like vitamins, minerals, and herbs. Practical guidelines for medication use including dosages, side effects, and limitations are also incorporated in this new edition. ... Read more

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Chinese medicine has effective answers for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of headaches. This book explains the benefits of Chinese medicine and covers self-care and home remedies, including self-massage, magnet therapy, moxibustion, aromatherapy, Chinese patent medicines, and herbal teas. ... Read more

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A textbook and practical clinical handbook for all students and practitioners concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis, assessment and management of neck pain and cervical headache particularly in relation to whiplash.It is likely to become essential study for final year physiotherapy and chiropractic students, for all manipulative physiotherapy MSc students and a widely used clinical ref text for all involved in the assessment and management of whiplash and related neck and head pain.

 This book presents the applied sciences, clinical assessment methods and rehabilitation protocols for the management of persons with neck pain.
 The material presented in this book represents the translation of research into clinical practice and provides a systematic approach to assessment and an evidence base for conservative clinical management strategies for neck pain.
 Unique topics in this book include:
. Provides an understanding of the pathophysiological processes in the sensory, motor and sensorimotor systems and how they present in patients with neck pain disorders.
. Presents multimodal approaches to management of neck pain guided by the evidence of presenting dysfunctions
. Presents a comprehensive description of a therapeutic exercise approach based on motor control which has proven efficacy. ... Read more

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Whiplash, Headache and Neck Pain: Research-based directions for physical Therapies
Arrived more quickly than expected in excellent condition.Excellent book reviewing the latest research by the authors.A must for any physical therapist who treats these conditions

excellent professional resource
I don't usually write reviews, but this book is excellent, and I noticed that it had just one review which is negative.

The book states on its cover that it is aimed at 'physical therapies' - definitely not intended for patients.But any physical therapist treating these conditions would benefit from this very up to date, research based textbook.Excellent!

So-so book for treating your own whiplash
Hi,

I was involved in a car accident which has left me with constant cervicogenic headache -- for anyeone here with this sort of problem, you know what I am talking about.I didn't find this book particularly helpful for practical exercies or therapy options;this is a textbook you would give a PT student.It is heavy in "medical-talk" talking about the muscles and bones related to the symptoms, but doesn't get into the problems.

I would HIGHLY recommend you buy Jerome Schoefferman's book, "What to do for a Pain in the Neck : The Complete Program for Neck Pain Relief" which is sold on Amazon.I found excellent relief through that book. ... Read more

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Stating that headaches are highly treatable if properly diagnosed, a comprehensive guide identifies how to prevent headaches by eliminating hidden causes and provides a complete list of medicines and alternative treatments. Reprint. ... Read more

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Headaches are one of the most common and aggravating health problems we experience. More than 40 million Americans suffer from serious or chronic headaches sometime during their lives, and Americans consume over 30,000 tons of over-the counter painkillers each year!

Co-written by an experienced medical doctor and an acclaimed professional yoga teacher, Yoga Therapy for Headache Relief is the first book that uses yoga as a comprehensive, permanent alternative solution to the standard-often only marginally effective-treatments.

Topics covered include: the different types of headaches and how to tell them apart; how yoga can help them; two safe, effective routines-one short, the other longer -detailing which yoga postures to use for best results; additional alternative techniques that may be helpful; other prescription and non-prescription medical therapies worth considering; and a bibliography for further reading.

Effective Solutions for Overcoming HeadachesYoga Therapy is a revolutionary new approach to working with some of the most common physical and mental ailments. Combining yoga postures with the latest in conventional and alternative medical treatments, each book in the Yoga Therapy series presents a fresh, effective approach to healing.

Yoga Therapy for Headache Relief contains extensive information on how to use yoga postures as an aid in healing, useful conventional and alternative treatments to supplement your practice, plus a variety of additional tips, techniques, and tools. Yoga Therapy is easy-to-use, succinct, and requires no prior knowledge or practice of yoga. ... Read more

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Don't bother if you already use yoga and other natural headache management techniques
This book reads like a doctor's office pamphlet or an introductory primer.It's fully 12% in (on a Kindle) before they finally get past the sales pitch that you read in the sample, and longer than that before they get to the point.It seems to have been written for people who have no prior knowledge of natural medicine and yoga.If you are already familiar with yoga, mudras, natural foods, etc. as headache management, this is probably not the book for you and will likely be a big disappointment.On the other hand, if that's what you are looking for and this is your first exposure to the subject (and you like it), then I can't recommend enough that you do more research and learn about hand mudras and natural foods, different types of yoga, etc.I think they should have added "An Introduction to" prior to the rest of the title.That would help set the expectation to the right level.

Very practical
This book has positions for headache relief that can be done without doing headstands! They were even approved by my yoga instructor who assured me that although I can't get into some of the exact postures yet (due to my weight and fibromylgia) I will get there with practice. They will improve strength in the shoulder girdle and neck muscles that can have a great deal to do with headaches.
It reviews types of headache's, how to tell them apart, how yoga can provide relief, easy to understand instructions and pictures. There are 2, one short & one longer, safe and effective routines. There are variation suggested for pregnant women, overweight people, even cautions for people with injuries or conditions that a particular position might aggrevate.There are also suggestions for alternative things you can try for migraines and tension headaches and a list of book, video,& music resources in the appendix.
I found this book helpful and well worth the money.

Perfect
Perfect book, perfect service, The exercises are wonderful, big help for tension headaches, absolutely wonderful, easy to follow, and very effective for headache relief. Thank you!

Headache Free!
After a grueling day at work in the city, I came home with a headache that was more than unbearable. Luckily I had recently purchased "Yoga Therapy for Headache Relief", and this was the perfect opporutnity to try it out. It worked! After the rountine, amazingly the severity of my headache had dimishned and after sometime the pain left entirely. Now I practice the yoga postures offered in this book so I can maintain overall well-being and I remain to this day virtually headache free. Thank you!-Phil Romano

Yoga Therapy for Headache Relief
I found this book both informative and enjoyable to read. The background information on headaches is presented in a thorough but easy to understand way. The techniques for headache management and prevention are both practical and fun. I have made the yoga techniques a part of my daily routine with good result--I look forward to doing them! I would recommend this book to any one who would like to learn to better manage their own stress, and get results right away. ... Read more

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A revolution has occurred in the headache field in the last ten years. Yet many people who suffer from headaches never consult a doctor, believing that no help is available, while others become frustrated and give up the search for relief.
Fully revised and updated, this valuable book can save you time and trouble and help you stop the pain. It describes the full range of treatment options for migraines, cluster headaches, and tension headaches. It includes easy-to-understand information on the actions and side effects of hundreds of over-the-counter and prescription medications that prevent or abort headaches or dull the pain of a headache in progress.
Special highlights:
Details on the medications that have revolutionized migraine treatment
Discussion of how hormones affect migraines
Quick-reference guides to the medications that are most likely to work for your particular condition
Helpful suggestions on how to describe your headache to your physician
Hard-to-come-by information on headaches in children, teens, women, and people over fifty
Alternative treatments, including herbs and acupuncture
Self-help strategies such as relaxation techniques and biofeedback
A national index of headache clinics and organizationsAmazon.com Review
"Although headaches can't necessarily be cured, they can be controlled with certain lifestyle changes and, if needed, the wise and judicious use of modern medications," says neurologist Lawrence Robbins, M.D., founder of the Robbins Headache Clinic in Northbrook, Illinois. Robbins, who suffers from migraines himself, contends that many sufferers just put up with headaches, even though revolutionary modern treatments are effective and available. "Tragically, although headache doctors now have the medical know-how to help more than 90 percent of headache sufferers, more than 70 percent of sufferers never even consult a doctor about their headaches," Robbins writes.

If you suffer from severe headaches, nondrug therapies--while certainly worth trying--may not be enough. Therefore, the authors describe nonmedication strategies, but mainly focus on the vast array of medications that can dramatically reduce headache pain. For example, 10 pages describe "first-line medications for aborting migraines" in detail (including description, typical dose, and side effects) and in a clear, understandable style. If those don't work for you, the authors present "second-line medications" in similar detail. It's better not to have the migraine in the first place, of course, so you'll also learn many ways to prevent migraines, both drug and nondrug. Headache Help also helps you with tension headaches, cluster headaches, headaches in children and adolescents, and less common headaches. The first time you find relief from a chronic headache that you thought you had to endure, you'll be glad you read this book. --Joan Price ... Read more

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Migraine sufferer's ammunition
If you have migraines, you really need this book. Not only does Dr. Robbins write in a down-to-earth fashion that laypeople can understand, he also covers almost all of the newer treatments. Read this book and you can talk to your doctor and/or neurologist with confidence.

Unfortunately, new drugs come out so rapidly that we need a new edition already. But until then, Dr. Robbins' book remains the key resource for headache sufferers.

Migraine sufferer from Michigan
This is the most comprehensive headache book I've found.Other's I've read are biased towards pushing only drug therapies or only non-drug therapies.If you suffer from headaches, this is the only book you need to read.If you're doctor seems to be getting nowhere helping treat your headaches, give him/her a copy.

Very Helpful
I have read lots of the books out there and this one is the mostuseful...it tells me all about the medicine options.It does a good jobwith alternatives, also.

Best I found
I think that this one has been the most helpful of all the books Iread....I particularly like the chapters on the medicines...verycomplete......highly recommended...JOH

Good Book
I finally found a book that goes into detail about all of the headache drugs....the sections outside of medications are good, but the medicinesections are outstanding...much better that the others I have read....alos,the alternative section is very good. ... Read more

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Until this one, no book that focused on daily headaches had yet been written specifically for patients. Since this a most disabling form of headache due to its constancy and longevity, our patients need to know the lastest in research, diagnosis, and effective treatment for this debilitating condition. The three authors of Conquering Headache, Doctors Rapoport, Sheftell, and Tepper, have partnered with Dr. Blumfeld to bring you a concise and up-to-date review of what is know about chronic daily headache. This book shares the state-of-the-art knowledge about headache and dispels many common myths. ... Read more

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waste of time, and money
This book is a measly 55 pages, fully of unoriginal, run of the mill, find anywhere on the internet information.Don't by this book for any amount of money, none the less, $15. ... Read more

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Fun to read!
This book answers all kinds of birding questions with a humorist twist.I bought extra copies to give to friends.

Great read!
This book is so funny. If you are a birder or just want a good laugh check this book out. Mike O'connor writes seriously with dead pan humor. More than once did I bust out laughing at his replies to the birders question.

Enjoyable and informative
This is an easy read... yet very enjoyable with great ideas for backyard birders!I actually laughed out loud at some of the quips.It is a book that you can read a few sections when you get a chance, then come back to it over a period of time. I have ordered several for gifts for friends and family who love birdwatching so they can share in the reading experience!Definitely recommended!

birders have a sense of humor too
I laughed out loud several time through the read.Thanks, Mike O'Conner you're right on point.We Birders are a real crazy lot...

Great for any level birder, fun and full of good advice
Mr. O'Connor runs a bird store on Cape Cod and writes a column about birds and birders for the local paper there, The Cape Codder. He answers the questions that people who shop in birder stores ask people who run the stores. Often the people who ask the questions are new to birding. Sometimes they are eighty years old and sometimes they are five years old. We've never heard a bad question from such people. How do I get birds to come to my backyard? What do I feed them? What kind of birds like peanuts? What is this "thistle" or "nyjer" you sell? If I leave my hummingbird feeders up too long will that keep the hummingbirds from migrating? How do I keep squirrels off my bird feeders? What are the best binoculars? What was that little brown bird that I had at my feeder last weekend? Mr. O'Connor answers them. He answers with wit and verve. His answers are accurate, humane and wise. This is a great book for anyone you know who is beginning to know birds. It is even a good book for a birder of any level.Best of all, you'll laugh out loud and heaven knows, we could all use some of that these days. ... Read more

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Two top neurologists show the millions ofchronic headache sufferers how to identifytheir type of headache and unlock the keyto finding safe, soothing relief

Every year, countless people with chronic headachesare misdiagnosed. Often they receive medicationsthat exacerbate their problem, or they overuse overthe-counter painkillers, risking serious damage to theliver and kidneys. The Headache Cure shows sufferershow to identify the real cause of headache painthrough self-evaluations, develop an effective treatmentplan to deal with acute headaches, and control thetriggers that will limit their number and severity.

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Misdiagnosed with Migraines for Years
I have had headaches for years. I have visited 4 neurologists, 2 chiropractors, 1 allergist, 1 ear nose & throat doctor, 1 accupuncturist and spent THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS on MRI's, medications, bloodtests, you name it, trying to relieve my headache pain. Does this sound like you? Then get this book!

I was diagnosed with migraine 5 years ago, but the medications were not working.

I decided to do research on my own and first read "Heal Your Headache" by Buchholz, since it was rated the highest on Amazon. I followed the diet, tried the drugs, etc. I tried this for over a year and the headaches became worse and more frequent.

I decided that I must have been misdiagnosed, so back to Amazon I went. I discovered this book 3 weeks ago and it has changed my life! I wish I had known about cervicogenic headaches at least 5 years ago. I have never heard of them, but after reading the book, confirming it with my neurologist and chiropractor, I am now on a completely new program to treat my chronic daily headaches. And it's working.

I wish the media would devote more attention to this little talked about problem so that others that have been misdiagnosed with migraine can get the relief they need!

Headaches
This is a very good read, written by 2 neurologists.I found out more about headaches in this one book, then from any doctor I have seen.

Info on "Neck Headaches", Migraines, and Much More
This book is great! It covers "cervicogenic headaches," which are headaches that actually stem from neck pain. Who knew! The doctors say that some people have been diagnosed for years with migraines or tension headaches when the problem is really a pain in their neck which goes to the head. (They explain how that can happen.) So, drugs for headaches may work if you have neck headaches (or may not) but either way, you're not addressing the real problem. I followed their suggestions for neck exercises, medications and practical advice (like not holding the cell phone between your neck and shoulder) and feel much better!

This book also covers migraines, tension headaches, combination headaches and more. For example, some people get daily headaches. The authors discussed a study in which people cut their consumption of cola (with caffeine) and in some headaches, their headaches disappeared completely.

If you get a lot of headaches, you need this book.

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An estimated 45 million Americans suffer from headaches, accounting for some 8 million office visits per year and a 13 billion dollar cost to employers. Through the use of guided imagery, Dr. Martin Rossman has helped thousands over the past three decades find safe, effective relief from headaches without drugs or other costly treatment. On Headache Relief, listeners join Dr. Rossman to learn proven guided imagery exercises that work with both simple tension headaches and severe migraines. Three guided sessions on CD cover body-mind relaxation, pain relief, plus a dialogue with the "inner healer" – a key to understanding how thoughts, feelings, and actions impact health. ... Read more

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Great Help in Dealing with Headaches
OK, it's not so good as migraine medicine, but it is actually a great help in dealing with headache pain. I copied it onto my iPod so that I always have it with me. I recommend it! ... Read more

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In this invaluable and comprehensive book, Dr. Minirth defines the different types of headaches, what causes them, and how to prevent or manage the pain. ... Read more

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Written and contributed by international experts, Tension-Type and Cervicogenic Headache: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management provides the best current evidence on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of patients with the highly prevalent tension type and cervicogenic headache, integrating the most recent clinical research data with basic science knowledge. It covers both physical therapy and physical medicine approaches to the management of these headache disorders, paying special attention to the relevance of the cervical joints and muscles in the etiology of these two headache types.Tension-Type and Cervicogenic Headache: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management offers clear guidance for physical examination and identification of underlying patho-physiological and functional causative and maintaining features, together with manual as well as more invasive treatment options. It is the first text to provide such a comprehensive compliation of the best evidence - both empirical and clinical - regarding physical therapy care of patients with tension and cervicogenic headache. ... Read more

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This book is a foundation for further study into childhood headache and serve as a quick, up-to-date reference for the recognition, diagnosis, basic understanding, evaluation and management of headache disorders in children and adolescents.

• Covers primary headache disorders including migraine
• Covers secondary headaches, including sinus, and post traumatic headache
• Provides thoughtful guidelines on behavioural management strategies as well as pharmacologic therapies

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comprehensive, although not much plausible
To me ,a general neurologist dealing very frequently with headache patients , this is comprehensive book regarding all aspects like pathogenesis, symptomatology and treatment, but the material is not beatifully organised and rather seems as though collected and condensed.

all you want to know about headaches in a short book
If you have limited time, but want a concise review of headaches, I would recommend this authoritative book which is helpful for diagnosis of management of most headaches. ... Read more

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Now featuring new information on available medications,this practical guide describes a complete treatment program thatenables headache sufferers to get more relief with less medicationuse; reduce the frequency of headaches; and become activecollaborators in their own multidisciplinary care.

The authors explain in clear terms the wide range of medical,neuromuscular, psychosocial, and dietary variables that can affectheadache activity. Ideal for client assignment, the book is useful inconjunction with professional treatment or in preparing clients forreferral to other mental health or medical practitioners. Specialfeatures include helpful case studies, charts, questionnaires, andtips and exercises for clients. ... Read more

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From Here to Eternity and The Thin Red Line, both wartime novels (and major motion pictures), established Jones as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th-century. For this first and only collection of his stories (out of print for more than 15 years), arranged chronologically, James Jones wrote, in addition to a general introduction, individual and very personal prefatory remarks that illuminate his development as a writer over 20 years, beginning in 1947. The 13 penetratingly sensitive, remarkably varied stories are about men, women, and children in circumstances ranging from war to marriage to childhood to courtship. Each story is distinguished by the classical simplicity, emotional resonance, and lasting impact that is the hallmark of the great short-story writer. Brand new preface by the author’s daughter, Kaylie Jones. The James Jones Literary Society will participate in the promotion of this book.

"Superbly realized stories . . . Personal, vigorous, meaningful."—Library Journal

"We feel the impact of Jones’s vitality. He is masculine, uninhibited, not abashed by whatever he uncovers of human weakness and sexuality."—Chicago Sun-Times

"The thirteen stories are anything but dated . . . a compact social history of what it was like for Mr. Jones’s generation to grow up, go to war, marry, and generally, to become people in America."—The Nation

James Jones (1921–1977) became internationally famous with his first novel, From Here to Eternity, a classic portrayal of Army life in WWII, which won the National Book Award. Over the next 25 years, he wrote 10 more books, both fiction and non-fiction.

Kaylie Jones, daughter of James Jones, is the author of four novels, including A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries (also a major film) and Celeste Ascending.

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"Writing stories is like having a series of high-fever ailments in which the crisis comes soon and either passes or doesn't."
After reading James Jones' daughter Kaylie's memoir, Lies My Mother Never Told Me, a few months ago, I thought I should read something by her father for perspective. And short stories, a genre I enjoy, seemed a better choice than From Here to Eternity. The thirteen stories, most of which can either be categorized as childhood or war-themed, are ordered chronologically based on completion date. I loved some of them, especially A Bottle of Cream, which, in the before-story blurb, he claims is "probably" his "favorite in the whole book." It's about a guy gone wrong who did right...back in the day. These background-information containing blurbs preceding each story are one of the book's best features. Of the war stories, some of which contain characters from other books, I most liked Greater Love (read the spoiler-containing blurb on this one afterwards) about some soldiers that go out "to dig up casualties." The five childhood stories are autobiographical. He answered his nine-year-old daughter's question about them thusly, "They're all true...I just had to change a few things sometimes, you know, lie a little, to make them better stories." As a parent of children of about that age, I question his decision to suggest she read the two stories I liked least: The Tennis Game, involving a young boy, which was, according to Jones, about "male masochism, and the title story, which gave me the creeps due to its, as the author calls it, `"near-but-not-quite-incest" thing.' My only other complaint would be the less than thrilling study guide. In summary, The Ice Cream Headache is an interesting, unconventional collection of short stories by a man most famous for his award-winning war writing. Also good: The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien, The Turning: Stories by Tim Winton, and Flyboys by Jim Bradley.

A writer whose stories never get old
I read these stories many years ago and was thrilled to see how well they hold up. The study guide by Prof. Judith Everson makes me want to teach these stories to my graduate students. I'm particularly fond of the childhood stories, which seem so perceptive and sincere and harsh at the same time. It's nice also to see the development of the writer over a ten-year period, from his early years after he got out of the Army, to his later stories, after the publication of FROM HERE TO ETERNITY. ... Read more

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You may be one of the 45 million American who seek medical relief -- or one of the many million more who suffer in silence -- from the most common and complex health problem today. Now the latest research gives you all the facts and tools to ease the pain, including:

How to define your headache -- from migraine to tension to organic headache and more.

Prevention techniques.

Coping with pain when you can't prevent it.

Stress reducers and relaxation exercises.

A medical sourcebook, including doctors and other medical professionals, headache clinics, biofeedback specialists, pain treatment, and more.

Discover everything you need to know to get... Relief From Chronic Headache. ... Read more

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Headache is the number one complaint that causes a patient to see a neurologist. Because headaches constitute such a large part of many clinicians practices, the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties created an annually-administered headache subspecialty exam in 2006.

Headache Medicine: Questions and Answers is the only question-and-answer book for the new headache subspecialty exam, with more than 500 questions, answers, explanations, and references to help readers self-assess their knowledge and to prepare for the subspecialty exam, as well as the neurology Board examination.

Headache Medicine: Questions and Answers covers everything from the basics of epidemiology and co-morbidity, to must-know clinical neurology, to diagnosis and treatment. Board-type review questions are used throughout, each with an answer, a detailed explanation, and one or more references to help direct more in-depth review as desired. Divided into six key sections for targeted topic review, this is the most comprehensive and effective way to prepare for exams. ... Read more

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Headache is the most common presenting symptom in neurology and constitutes more than one-third of primary care consultations. Organized according to the presenting features of the headache (acute, episodic and chronic), this handbook provides diagnostic and treatment information for both common and uncommon causes of headache. Making maximum use of lists, bullet points, summary boxes and illustrations, it allows the reader fast access to essential information where it is needed most. Each topic is dealt with succinctly, using up-to-date knowledge and experience of the authors, all of whom are headache experts from leading clinical centers in the USA and Canada. Providing comprehensive and detailed coverage to satisfy the needs of the busy neurologist, residents in neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and other fields of internal medicine, this book will also be a valuable guide to practising clinicians who do not deal with headache on a regular basis. ... Read more