Today is Day 3 of National Pain Week and we have been exploring the connection between headaches and migraines and other health conditions. Today we are speaking about Arnold Chiari Malformations. 

Arnold Chiari Malformations (ACMs), headaches, and migraines are interrelated medical conditions that can cause discomfort and pain in the head and neck region. ACMs are structural defects in the brain and spinal cord that can cause headaches and migraines, while headaches and migraines are common symptoms associated with ACMs. Understanding the connection between these conditions can help patients better understand their symptoms and treatment options.

Arnold Chiari Malformations are a group of structural defects in the brain that occur when a portion of the brain called the cerebellum descends into the spinal canal. There are four different types of ACMs, ranging from mild to severe, and each type can have different symptoms and treatment options. Common symptoms of ACMs...