Head and face pain can be complex. We help you find relief.
Headaches, migraine, jaw pain, and facial nerve pain can all feel like they blur together, but each has its own pattern and cause. Tension, sinus pressure, a jaw joint issue, or nerve irritation all show up differently, and knowing which one you’re dealing with changes what actually helps.
Override specializes in chronic pain. Our virtual care team looks at the physical, neurological, and emotional factors that can influence ongoing head and face pain, then builds a personalized care plan around your needs, goals, and life.
of appointments are fully virtual. In-network with most insurance plans in select states.
of patients report improvement*
satisfaction with Override providers*
*Source: Internal Override Health patient-reported outcomes data
Conditions We Treat
TMJ/TMD
Jaw pain, clicking, or locking tied to the temporomandibular joint and surrounding muscles.
Headache & Migraine
Includes Migraine, Sinus Headache, Cluster Headache, and Tension Headache.
Face Pain Disorder (Trigeminal Neuralgia)
Includes Occipital Neuralgia, a related but distinct nerve pain condition.
When Head and Face Pain Becomes More Than a Headache
When you’ve lived with recurring head or face pain for months, it can start affecting much more than the hours you spend hurting.
Pain can change how you work. How you sleep. What foods you eat. How confident you feel making plans, since you’re never sure when the next flare will hit.
That’s why Override doesn’t treat head and face pain as only a symptom to numb.
We look at the whole pain experience and build a personalized plan around your symptoms, history, goals, and the factors that may be contributing to your pain.
A Whole-Person Approach to Head & Face Pain
You may have already seen a doctor, dentist, or neurologist. Tried medication. Maybe something helped for a while. Maybe nothing did.
Override isn’t about asking one more treatment to solve every part of a complex pain experience.
It’s about bringing the right care together.
Depending on your needs, your personalized care plan may include:
Pain Medicine
Pain specialists trained in pain neuroscience and non-opioid chronic pain management who can oversee your care plan, manage medication when appropriate, and coordinate with your neurologist or dentist as needed.
Physical Therapy
Movement specialists trained in chronic pain who address neck, jaw, and facial muscle tension, a common contributor across headaches, TMJ, and facial nerve pain alike.
Pain Psychology
Therapists who specialize in chronic pain and help address the stress and trigger patterns that can influence pain frequency and severity.
Coaching & Peer Support
Certified pain coaches help you track patterns, build sustainable habits, and stay supported between visits.
Your care is personalized to you. You may not need every service. The difference is that your providers can work together as one team, with one shared understanding of your pain and your goals.
Real Results
Bob L., Override patient
When Should You Consider Override for Head or Face Pain?
Override may be a good fit if:
Your symptoms have lasted three months or longer, or keep recurring
Your pain is affecting your work, sleep, mood, or the things you want to do
You’ve tried medication or self-care without enough relief
You feel like you’ve been treating each episode in isolation without looking at the bigger picture
You’re looking for a more comprehensive approach to managing chronic pain
Override isn’t emergency or acute care. If you have a sudden, severe headache unlike any before, sudden facial weakness or drooping, or other neurological symptoms, seek appropriate in-person medical care right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if it’s a headache, TMJ, or nerve pain?
Location and pattern are useful clues. Headaches typically center in the head itself, TMJ pain is tied to jaw movement and clicking, and nerve pain like trigeminal neuralgia tends to be sharp, shock-like, and triggered by touch. A proper assessment can clarify overlapping symptoms.
Can these conditions be related to each other?
Yes. Jaw tension can contribute to headaches, and neck tension underlies several of these conditions at once, which is part of why a whole-person assessment matters.
Is facial pain always something serious?
Most facial pain is not an emergency, but sudden facial weakness or drooping, unlike pain alone, can be a sign of stroke and needs immediate emergency evaluation.
Does insurance cover this kind of care?
Override is designed to work with insurance. Our team can help you understand your specific coverage before you get started.
Schedule your free consultation today to learn more.
