22/09/2026
Your brain can’t feel pain. But then… why do headaches hurt?
It sounds surprising, but the brain itself does not have pain receptors. The pain we feel during a headache can come from surrounding structures such as blood vessels, meninges, nerves, and muscles.
In this carousel, discover where headache pain actually comes from, what can trigger it, and when a headache may need medical attention.
Swipe through to understand the science behind your headache.
Not every headache is the same — understanding the cause matters.
👨⚕ Dr. Ajay Prajapati
MBBS (MAMC, Delhi), MS (LHMC, Delhi),
MCh Neurosurgery (PGI Chandigarh)
Brain and Spine Surgeon | Principal Consultant & Unit Head
🏥Shakti Khand-2, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh - 201014
📍 F-124, Ram Vihar AWHO, Indergarhi, Ram Vihar, Sector 30, Noida, Uttar Pradesh - 201301
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🌐 www.drajayneurospine.com
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