Headache & Migraine Clinic – London & Marlborough, Wiltshire
At The Health Equation, we run a dedicated Headache & Migraine Clinic led by Mr. Gerry Gajadharsingh DO, drawing on over 38 years of clinical experience. Many of our patients are complex cases, and the diagnosis and treatment of headache and migraine often requires this depth of expertise.
Why Headache & Migraine Care Matters
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Headaches are one of the most common clinical problems seen by osteopaths, GPs, and neurologists. In primary care, approximately 4.4 out of every 100 patients per year present with headache-related issues.
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Symptoms may include pain in the head, face, jaw, or upper neck, with frequency and severity varying widely.
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Migraines are a primary headache disorder, often intense and disabling. In some cases, migraine occurs without typical head pain.
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Globally, migraine is the second leading cause of years lived with disability. Around 15% of the US populationexperiences migraines, yet the condition often remains undiagnosed. Research suggests that of patients presenting with headaches, up to 75% meet diagnostic criteria for migraine.
New Patient Consultations
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All new patients begin with a 60-minute Diagnostic Consultation.
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Prior to the appointment, patients are encouraged to email medical reports, imaging, and blood test results for preliminary review.
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Following the consultation, patients (and referring clinicians, if relevant) receive a detailed written report at no additional cost, usually within 2 working days (unless awaiting further investigations).
A Comprehensive Approach
Headaches and migraines often have multiple contributing factors. Gerry’s approach combines conventional medical insight with osteopathy, functional medicine, and complementary therapies, which may uncover additional solutions for managing symptoms. Treatment may include:
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Osteopathic Manual Technique (OMT)
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Breathing re-education & HRV (Heart Rate Variability) analysis
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Nutritional adjustments & supplementation
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Stress management & lifestyle strategies
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Collaboration with medical specialists where appropriate
This integrative model often complements a patient’s existing conventional medical care, offering a broader path to relief.
Explore Our Research Blog
Since 2014, Gerry has been writing about medical research, headaches, and migraines. Patients may find these blogs helpful:
Visit the full Health Equation Blog for more articles.
Gerry’s rare insights which draws on many strands of medical, patient centred and holistic practice helped me deal with a sudden onset of migraines in midlife. Not help by conventional physio or drugs Gerry’s careful unpacking of the symptoms and wider context and causes has helped me spot the very early signs. I’m now equipped with a set of simple relaxing exercises and some help from breathing techniques to deal with stress, and I have been almost symptom free for a year now. I can thoroughly recommend Gerry’s caring and skilful approach.
I couldn’t recommend Gerry more highly. He is hugely knowledgeable and takes the whole picture into account. I came to see him for migraines that were getting both worse and more frequent- with the help of blood tests and dietary changes, breathing exercises and osteopathic manual techniques he managed to free me of my headaches in a matter of weeks. He is simply fantastic!
Gerry was particularly helpful for me when I suffered from acute headaches/neck pain. I visited his clinic and his holistic approach of questioning, diagnosis, and suggested remedial action was extremely thorough (incl. everything from breathing techniques, ‘health’ of nervous system and subsequent impact on my headaches/neck pain). Within a few weeks and a couple of sessions, the symptoms had improved markedly. I have taken away a number of tools & techniques (many of which are quite simple) to manage these issues going forward. I would highly recommend Gerry for any headache/migraine/neck pain related issues. Informative, professional and well run practice. Thank you Gerry & Susie.
For more than a two decades I had experienced persistent headaches and facial pain which had resulted in numerous trips to opticians, dentists, a Maxillofacial Surgeon and a neurologist culminating in a non-specific diagnosis of ‘atypical facial neuralgia’ and being prescribed powerful medication to try and control my symptoms. Unfortunately no one was able to find a cause of my chronic pain and I’m afraid I put up with it as I thought I had run out of options. A work colleague had known Mr Gajadharsingh for many years and suggested I see him as he might be able to a) find a cause b) treat my symptoms. I am very glad that I made that initial appointment as Gerry has, following a rigorous medical history, been able to help me with a course of (robust) osteopathy, massage and techniques I can do myself such as working on my posture and controlling my breathing, and all without the aid of medication. For the first time in many years I am virtually pain free, and if I do get an episode of pain, I am able to cope with it. I found Gerry to be extremely professional, knowledgeable, empathetic and very kind, and he was able to help me with my symptoms. I have no hesitation in recommending Gerry as a first class osteopath, and wish him and his practice continued success.