Facial pain
Facial pain, whether sudden or prolonged, can be caused by a variety of factors, including nerve disorders.
One of the most intense forms occurs when a blood vessel puts pressure on a facial nerve. In some cases, the cause lies in dental, jaw or sinus problems, or a neurological disorder such as multiple sclerosis.
However, in many cases, the exact reason remains unclear.
What is it?
Trigeminal neuralgia:
Also known as “tic douloureux,” this is a type of facial pain characterized by sudden, extremely severe pain attacks. These attacks last only a few seconds and are often triggered by everyday stimuli such as wind, brushing your teeth, swallowing, talking, eating or shaving.
The pain is usually one-sided and affects the lower jaw (V3) and/or the upper jaw, between the nose and the ear (V2) and/or the forehead (V1). The attacks can disappear spontaneously after weeks to months of intense pain and sometimes even stay away for years before they occur again.
In most cases, trigeminal neuralgia is caused by a blood vessel that puts pressure on the trigeminal nerve (microvascular compression). The treatment is often surgical.
Trigeminal neuropathy:
Trigeminal neuropathy occurs when the trigeminal nerve is injured or malfunctioning. It is characterized by a constant burning pain in the face, with or without flare-ups.
How to treat
Measuring brain activity with a qEEG is essential to determine which areas of the brain maintain or even increase facial pain, especially when physical causes have been ruled out.
Treatments with non-invasive neuromodulation techniques, such as TDCS or TMS, can reduce symptoms.
Other conditions that we treat
Auditory and vestibular disorders
These disorders are related to hearing and balance and can have a major impact on your daily life.
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Neurological and cognitive disorders
These disorders affect brain function, which can lead to problems with attention, memory, and motor skills.
Mental and emotional disorders
Mental illness can be deeply rooted in neurobiological dysfunctions.
Chronic Pain and Fatigue Syndromes
Chronic pain and fatigue are often difficult to treat with conventional methods, especially when there is no obvious physical cause.
Fatigue syndromes and sleep disorders
Sleep and energy management are essential for brain function. Problems in these areas can lead to severe tiredness and difficulty concentrating.
Headache and facial pain disorders
Headaches and facial pain can result from complex neurological processes.
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