Headache and Migraine at RNI

“What?!  Another approved drug for headache? I thought I’d tried them all!”

Yes, a new class of drugs for migraine treatment is here and more are on the way. We use them all and study new ones. We use Botox, and the recently approved CGRP receptor blocker Aimovig.  But for any of them to work best, we’ve found we have to treat neck and sleep problems too. And none of these drugs are perfect for everyone.

The Headache Center at RNI helps more than 90% of patients eliminate or manage their headaches, including severe chronic and episodic migraine headaches. Many of these patients thought they had “tried everything” — which usually means a frustrating cycle of drugs and side-effects.

We’ve found over the years treating thousands of headache sufferers, that the only way to consistently relieve headache is to identify the root causes and triggers. And these triggers usually involve sleep and neck issues.  When we do that, all the medications we use work better.

In fact, we can then keep most patients headache-free, with only occasional medication when necessary. In some cases we have found that patients with chronic headaches have a newly recognized Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and can be helped by recognizing this syndrome.

So whether you’re seeking help with your headaches for the first time or you’ve “already tried everything”, trust RNI to diagnose and treat your headaches correctly the first time.

High deductible? Co-pay confusion? We believe in cost transparency, so call (913)827-4292 to speak directly with an RNI scheduler who can check your insurance, estimate costs and schedule an appointment.

Or if now is a bad time, reach out via email:

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Hear a patient’s story about how finding the root cause of her headaches (sleep issues) got her off medications and ended her depression.

Accurate diagnosis is hard work, but it’s the key

The RNI migraine approach is different.  We don’t just reach for the script pad to get you out of the office, or for a cookie-cutter recipe or protocol, without regard to your unique circumstance.  Specific triggers ? Our findings might astonish you in their simplicity.

Headaches can be tricky to diagnose because they are so often caused by other, apparently unrelated, conditions.  RNI, more than any other headache treatment center in Kansas City, is on the cutting edge of research into such triggers:

  • pinched nerves and other mechanical issues
  • sleep position and other sleep problems
  • high blood pressure
  • anxiety, depression, or other psychological issues, sometimes caused by sleep

Coordinated care saves time and money

Cutting-edge, research-based care can only be delivered when all the caregivers and technicians are on the same page. You don’t need complications like repeated tests, incorrect MRI procedures, or caregivers who are “moonlighting” in headache therapy.

And we can deliver these results for overall costs that make insurers prefer us over 80% of neurology practices treating headaches in Kansas City.  We achieve these savings through accurate work and staying independent from hospital chains.

Call (913)827-4292  to inquire about your insurance, or submit an appointment request today by clicking the button below.

New Patients seen in 3 days.


What can I do If I can’t come to the Rowe Neurology Institute in Lenexa KS?

Dr. Vernon Rowe has two web-based informational websites that provide in-depth information about each of the neurological conditions that we specialize in, including informational videos like this one, with transcripts, that are unlike anything else on the web–they are NOT SPONSORED by any pharmaceutical company or other commercial entity. These are DOCTORROWE.COM and ThatNeurologyDoc.com. The information provided will help you navigate your care wherever you go, with knowledge about the questions you should ask your doctor, and the tests that may be recommended, as well as some tips on how to obtain cost effective care, wherever you live.

Dr. Vernon Rowe introduces the Headache Center: