Migraine can be complex. We help you find relief.
Migraine is a distinct neurological condition, not something you’re imagining or overreacting to. It often involves throbbing, one-sided pain along with nausea and light sensitivity. When it becomes a recurring pattern, there can be more to the story.
Override specializes in chronic pain. Our virtual care team looks at the physical, neurological, and emotional factors that can influence migraine frequency, 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
What Causes Migraine?
Migraine often involves throbbing or pulsing pain, along with nausea, and sensitivity to light or sound. Migraines can also occur without head pain at all, “silent migraines,” presenting instead as visual disturbances, dizziness, or other neurological symptoms.
Common symptoms:
Throbbing or pulsing pain, often on one side
Nausea, sometimes vomiting
Sensitivity to light, sound, or smell
Visual disturbances, see Migraine with Aura below
Symptoms that worsen with physical activity
Migraine with aura involves a set of sensory disturbances, most often visual, flashing lights, blind spots, wavy or shimmering lines, that typically precede or accompany the headache phase. Aura symptoms usually resolve within an hour, but new or unusual visual disturbances should always be evaluated to rule out other causes.
Migraine in women shows up more often, and hormonal fluctuations play a real role. Many women notice a clear pattern around their menstrual cycle, and migraine patterns can shift during pregnancy or perimenopause.
Chronic migraine is diagnosed when headaches occur on 15 or more days a month, with at least 8 of those being migraine-specific, for at least three months. It typically benefits from a more structured, ongoing management plan.
Migraine is also a nervous system story. Migraine involves changes in how the brain processes sensory information and pain signals. Neck tension and stress can act as meaningful contributing factors, which is part of why a whole-person approach can help alongside medical management.
When Migraine Becomes More Than a Headache Problem
When migraines happen often, they can start affecting much more than the hours you spend in pain.
Pain can change how you plan your week, whether you can commit to social events, how you feel about missing work or time with family, and how much energy you spend anticipating the next episode.
That’s why Override doesn’t treat migraine as only a headache to medicate.
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 Migraine
You may have already seen a doctor or neurologist, tried medication, and tried eliminating triggers. 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 coordinate with your neurologist if you’re already working with one.
Physical Therapy
Movement specialists trained in chronic pain who address neck tension and posture factors that can influence migraine frequency.
Pain Psychology
Pain-focused therapists who help identify and manage stress, sleep, and lifestyle triggers specific to you.
Coaching & Peer Support
Certified pain coaches help you track patterns, build consistent 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
Brandie C., Override patient
How Is Migraine Treated?
There isn’t one treatment that works for every migraine pattern.
Migraine treatment can include physical therapy, medication management, and behavioral approaches. When migraine becomes chronic, a combination of approaches is often appropriate.
We’ve created a complete guide to migraine treatment options, including how different approaches work and when they may be considered.
When Should You Consider Override for Migraine?
Override may be a good fit if:
Your migraines have lasted three months or longer, or keep recurring
Your migraines are affecting your work, sleep, mood, or the things you want to do
You’ve tried medication or trigger avoidance without enough relief
You’re looking for a more comprehensive approach to managing chronic migraine
Override isn’t emergency or acute care. If you have a sudden, severe headache unlike any before, new neurological symptoms, or vision changes that don’t resolve, seek appropriate in-person medical care right away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There’s a meaningful genetic component. Having a close family member with migraine increases your likelihood of having them too, though triggers and severity still vary quite a bit from person to person.
If migraines are frequent, severe, changing in pattern, or not responding to your current approach, a neurologist can offer additional diagnostic and medication options beyond what physical treatment alone addresses.
Yes. Silent migraines involve aura or other migraine symptoms without head pain, which can be confusing since the “obvious” symptom is missing.
For many people, yes. Tension in the neck and upper back is a recognized contributing factor for migraine frequency, which is part of why physical treatment can meaningfully help alongside medical management.
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