Episode #248
Episode 248: The Hidden Root Causes of Chronic Headaches and Migraines with Dr. Jonothan Taves
In this episode, Dr. Erin Ellis sits down with Dr. Jonathan Taves, a physical therapist and founder of Novera Headache Center, to explore why chronic headaches and migraines may involve much more than the brain. They discuss the connections between the neck, jaw, shoulders, hormones, sleep, stress, inflammation, and airway function, and why identifying the factors contributing to your pain matters. Dr. Taves explains his three-part framework for understanding headaches and migraines, including the source of pain, developmental factors that may affect function, and systemic factors that influence your overall pain threshold. He also shares why airway issues and mouth breathing are often overlooked, how hormonal shifts can increase migraine vulnerability, and why treating the neck alone may not address everything contributing to symptoms. You'll also hear practical steps you can start with, from incorporating more movement into your day to supporting better sleep, nasal breathing, and overall nutrition. In this episode, you'll learn: Why headaches and migraines aren't always coming from where you feel the pain How the neck, jaw, and shoulders can contribute to head and facial pain How hormonal shifts may influence migraine vulnerability Why airway function and mouth breathing deserve more attention How sleep position, movement, stress, and nutrition can affect your pain threshold Dr. Taves' three-spoke framework for evaluating chronic headaches and migraines Simple steps you can take to start supporting your body Connect with Dr. Jonothan Taves Want to learn more about Dr. Jono Taves and his approach to headaches and migraines? Dr. Jono is the founder of Novera Headache Center, where he looks beyond the head pain itself to explore how the neck, jaw, shoulders, airway, hormones, sleep, stress, and overall health may be contributing to your symptoms. Novera Headache Center offers in-person care, a travel patient program for those coming from outside Colorado, headache and migraine health coaching, and a free Headache Freedom community. Visit Novera Headache Center to learn more about Dr. Jono's approach and the programs available. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noveraheadachecenter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theheadachedoctor For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI
