Find Lasting Relief from Headaches with Physical Therapy

Common Types of Headaches and Causes

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• Tension Headaches: Often caused by stress, poor posture, or muscle tightness, tension headaches are the most common type of headache, creating a constant, dull ache around the head and neck.

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• Migraines: Migraines are intense headaches that can last for hours or even days, often accompanied by sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and throbbing pain. Migraines may have triggers such as stress, dietary factors, and hormonal changes.

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• Cervicogenic Headaches: These headaches originate from issues in the neck, such as poor posture, muscle strain, or joint dysfunction. Cervicogenic headaches often cause pain at the back of the head, near the base of the skull, and sometimes radiate to the front of the head.

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• Rebound Headaches: Also known as medication-overuse headaches, these can develop from frequent use of pain medications, leading to a cycle of recurring headaches.

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How Our Physical Therapy Clinic Treats Headaches

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Our team of physical therapists designs individualized treatment plans based on the type and cause of your headaches. Our approach includes:

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• Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques, such as soft tissue massage, joint mobilizations, and myofascial release, help reduce muscle tension and improve mobility in the neck and upper back, which can alleviate headache symptoms.

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• Posture Training and Ergonomic Education: Poor posture can contribute to both tension and cervicogenic headaches. We provide posture correction exercises and ergonomic adjustments to help relieve strain on the neck and shoulders.

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• Strengthening Exercises: We focus on building strength in the neck, shoulders, and upper back muscles to support good posture and reduce muscle fatigue, helping to prevent future headaches.

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• Stretching and Range of Motion Exercises: Targeted stretching helps to relieve stiffness and increase flexibility in the neck and shoulder muscles, which can help with both tension and cervicogenic headaches.

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• Relaxation Techniques and Breathing Exercises: Stress management through relaxation and controlled breathing exercises can help reduce the frequency and severity of tension headaches and migraines.

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By addressing both the symptoms and root causes of headaches, our physical therapy approach helps you find lasting relief and reclaim your daily life from headache pain.

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Ready for Headache Relief? Schedule Your Appointment Today!

 

If headaches are disrupting your life, our experienced physical therapists can help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and start a customized treatment plan designed to relieve pain, reduce headache frequency, and improve your overall well-being.