Are you in need of headache relief? Physio For Life is your solution.
Do you get headaches on a regular basis? When looking for headache relief, physiotherapy may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it can be extremely beneficial in some cases.
If you suffer from frequent headaches caused by muscle tension and joint stiffness, physiotherapy is essential for long-term relief. To learn more about how physiotherapy can help with headaches, make an appointment with Physio For Life today.
What kind of headache do I have?
Joint and muscle weakness, poor posture, and stress are all possible causes of your headaches. Headaches can cause pain to radiate to the scalp, sides of the head, forehead, behind the eyes, and even the brow.
Recognizing the type of headache you are experiencing will assist your physiotherapist in determining which pain-relieving treatments will be most beneficial to you.
The most common types of headaches include:
Tension Headache
The dura mater is a thin membrane that encircles the brain. The dura mater spasms near the small muscles at the base of the skull when stressed. These spasms send pain signals to the brain, recognized as headaches. The spasms can be caused by repetitive movements or poor neck/head posture.
Excessive pressure on the neck can cause tension headaches. The most common causes are muscle imbalances, postural problems, or injury, but emotional stress can also play a role. Whiplash, like other neck injuries, cause muscle and connective tissue strain, which can lead to tension headaches.
Cervicogenic Headache
If you are experiencing pain and stiffness in the top three cervical vertebrae, you most likely have a cervicogenic headache. Concussions, arthritis, or even work-related strain can cause cervicogenic headaches. These headaches are more common in people who work in jobs that require sustained periods of looking down.
Migraine
A migraine is usually a headache of throbbing, pulsating nature, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. It results from acute or chronic sensitization of specific areas of the brain and nerves that supply sensation to the head and face. It is not clear the exact cause of migraines, but it is possible they are hereditary.
These headaches are frequently triggered by a combination of factors such as your diet, alcohol, emotional stress, hormonal changes, bright lights, loud sounds, weather changes, and sleep (too much or too little).
Mixed Headaches or Chronic Daily Headaches
Chronic daily headaches are frequently associated with mixed headaches. This means that your discomfort could be the result of cervicogenic, tension, or migraine headaches, as well as medication overuse or rebound headaches.
How will Physio For Life promote headache relief?
We will provide you with the best headache treatment available depending on your headache type. Your Vancouver physiotherapist will perform a physical examination during your first appointment. This exam will determine the type of headache you are having as well as the source of your pain.
Following that, we will create a treatment plan just for you. This plan may include massage, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, joint mobilizations, postural exercises, and education.
A physiotherapist can treat chronic headaches in the following ways:
- Techniques to relieve neck stiffness and increase neck range of motion
- Tension release to neck muscles and the dura mater
- Trigger point and myofascial release
- Posture, alignment, and movement training
- Advice on lifestyle changes such as regular sleep patterns, the right amount of exercise, stress reduction, avoidance of excessive alcohol and other triggers
Are you tired of pain controlling you? Find headache relief at our Vancouver clinic!
Physiotherapy could be your key to a healthier, headache-free life. Make an appointment with Physio For Life today for a virtual, in-clinic or at-home visit and get headache relief!
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