In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down why heat can trigger headaches and migraines — whether it’s from exercising on a hot day, sitting in the sun, or just raising your body temperature.

He explains how increased intracranial pressure, blood flow changes, dehydration, and stress on the neck and shoulders can combine to push your system past its threshold. You’ll learn:

🌡️ Why heat and exercise often trigger migraines
💧 How hydration and electrolytes really factor in
💪 The surprising connection between the neck, jaw, and shoulders and heat sensitivity
🧘 Practical tips for reducing risk — from warm-up strategies to movement habits that build tolerance

The key message: your headaches aren’t random — and avoiding heat isn’t the only answer. Once you address the underlying neck problem, your body can handle more without pain.

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In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves takes listeners on a fascinating journey through history — exploring how habits like toothbrushing and hand washing became universal health practices, and why head and neck movement should be viewed the same way.

Using examples from dental hygiene and early medicine, Dr. Taves explains how simple, overlooked solutions — like brushing your teeth or washing your hands — transformed public health. He draws a powerful parallel to headaches and migraines, showing that regular movement and neck care could be the next major shift in preventive health.

Listeners will learn why our modern, sedentary lifestyles are creating “neck cavities,” and how small, consistent movement habits can prevent chronic pain, much like daily brushing prevents tooth decay.

Dr. Taves challenges us to rethink our approach to health: what if the key to long-term headache and migraine relief isn’t a new medication, but a new daily habit?

Novera: Headache Center

In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down his proven Three Spoke Framework — a simple but powerful way to understand and treat nearly every type of headache and migraine.

He explains that while headaches can present in many confusing ways — from tension and hormonal migraines to aura, dizziness, or neck pain — most cases fit into three key categories:

1. Mechanical causes – Issues in the neck, jaw, or shoulders that send pain signals into the head.
   
   
2. Developmental factors – Airway, dental, or postural issues that affect how the body functions over time.
   
   
3. Systemic influences – Hormones, gut health, stress, and inflammation that lower the body’s pain threshold.

Dr. Taves discusses how understanding these three categories helps identify the true source of pain and create a personalized, medication-free path to lasting relief. He emphasizes that most patients are not outliers — and with the right framework, long-term improvement is possible.

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