Treatment Success
Our excellent treatment results are based on decades of pioneering research and innovation (published internationally) that allows us to accurately locate and then treat the exact anatomical structures responsible for causing headache pain.
Treatment Without Medicine
We do not use medication to treat headaches and migraines. Our highly specialised treatments can offer permanent pain relief even in very long-term migraine sufferers. Thereby the costs and bad side effects of pain medication can be eliminated.
Improve Your Quality Of Life
Living your life pain-free will allow you to be present and concentrate at work, and your family and friends can rediscover your best you. You will be able to enjoy your social life, sports and the outdoors without the constant fear of a migraine attack.
Breakthrough Medical Treatments
Every month patients fly in from around the world to receive our pioneering treatments that are only currently available at The Headache Clinic.
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Collaboration with Harvard University Professor Of Neurology
Dr Shevel has been a long time collaborator on medical research and publications on the treatment of migraines with Prof Egilius Spierings. Prof Spierings came out to South Africa to learn and observe some of the techniques pioneered by Dr. Shevel.
In this SABC interview they discussed the problems with the official classification of migraines, and why it leads to adverse outcomes for patients.
Collaboration with Harvard University Professor Of Neurology
Dr Shevel has been a long time collaborator on medical research and publications on the treatment of migraines with Prof Egilius Spierings. Prof Spierings came out to South Africa to learn and observe some of the techniques pioneered by Dr. Shevel.
In this SABC interview they discussed the problems with the official classification of migraines, and why it leads to adverse outcomes for patients.
We Treat All Types Of Migraines & Headaches (We do not treat brain disease)
Every patient has their own unique pain map which guides their treatment. Even though different types of headaches have their own set of symptoms, and are felt in different places in different ways, they can all be treated successfully when the source(s) of the pain are located. Dr. Shevel and his team are experts in locating these painful structures and then treating them successfully.
Tension Headache
It can cause mild, moderate, or intense pain behind your eyes and in your head and neck.
Cluster Headache
An extremely painful type of headache that is often concentrated behind the eye.
Migraine
Migraine headaches are a throbbing, pulsing headache on one side of your head.
Sinus Headache
Sinus Headaches feel as though they originate from the sinuses.
Hormone Headache
Women commonly experience headaches that are linked to hormonal fluctuations.
Medication Overuse Headache
Headache that has been made worse by the pain-killing medications usually used for headaches and migraine
We Treat All Types Of Migraines & Headaches (We do not treat brain disease)
Every patient has their own unique pain map which guides their treatment. Even though different types of headaches have their own set of symptoms, and are felt in different places in different ways, they can all be treated successfully when the anatomical structures responsible for causing the pain are located. Dr. Shevel and his team are experts in locating these painful structures and then treating them successfully.
Tension Headache
It can cause mild, moderate, or intense pain behind your eyes and in your head and neck
Cluster Headache
An extremely painful type of headache that is often concentrated behind the eye.
Migraine
Migraine headaches are a throbbing, pulsing headache on one side of your head.
Sinus Headache
Sinus Headaches feel as though they originate from the sinuses.
Hormone Headache
Women commonly experience headaches that are linked to hormonal fluctuations.
Medication Overuse Headache
Headache that has been made worse by the pain-killing medications usually used for headaches and migraine
Migraine Treatment: A Unique Approach
Migraine Treatment: A Unique Approach
Dr Shevel has proven that headache pain is caused by the anatomical structures outside the skull; muscles, arteries, tendons and nerves. Once our diagnostic tests are complete Dr Shevel does an intricate physical examination on each patient to find the individual structures responsible for causing your pain.
Migraine Treatment: A Unique Approach
Migraine Treatment: A Unique Approach
Dr Shevel has proven that headache pain is caused by the anatomical structures outside the skull; muscles, arteries, tendons and nerves. Once our diagnostic tests are complete Dr Shevel does an intricate physical examination on each patient to find the individual structures responsible for causing your pain.
Shevel Desensitisation Procedure
Permanently numb the pain signals from tendons that are causing headaches.
Permanently numb the pain signals from tendons that are causing headaches.
Posture Modifying Appliance
The PMA relaxes the head and neck muscles and improves your posture.
The PMA relaxes the head and neck muscles and improves your posture.
Arterial Surgery
Tiny problem arteries to be accurately located and then closed.
Tiny problem arteries to be accurately located and then closed.
Patient Success Stories
I've been a migraine and a headache sufferer since the age of 13. I'm now headache free and Dr Shevel has just blown my mind with his compassion and brilliance.
Nadine -
Zimbabwe
"I was having to use oxygen and chronic medication to cope with my cluster headaches for many years before coming to The Headache Clinic. I am very very happy and don't know how to say thank you to Dr Shevel who's changed my life."
Lee Hopkins
United Kingdom
"I suffered from headaches since I was in high school and tried all types of medication. After visiting The Headache Clinic, I can sleep well and am stress free without my headaches. Thanks to Dr Shevel and his team."
Phindela Sepia
South Africa
The Headache Clinic
We are a specialist medical team who are passionate about providing lasting pain relief for all our patients. Our goal with every patient is to eliminate your pain and restore your quality of life.
Achieve Lasting Pain Relief
The Headache Clinic
We are a specialist medical team who are passionate about providing lasting pain relief for all our patients. Our goal with every patient is to eliminate your pain and restore your quality of life.
Achieve Lasting Pain Relief
We use unique diagnostic methods
Our treatments are not offered anywhere else in the world
We serve local & international patients
30+
Years experience
100+
Patients monthly
#1
Top-rated clinic
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