HEADACHES
We look at lifestyle factors that might be contributing to your headaches, such as stress, and help you to manage these.
OUR APPROACH
We can help identify the cause of your headaches, often involving neck and upper back problems, and develop a tailored treatment plan. This may include manual therapy, exercise, and postural advice to alleviate pain and improve function.
There are many assessment techniques and therapies we can use to assist and resolve headaches. Manual therapy and exercise has very good evidence in resolving headaches without the use of medication.
By relaxing and unlocking the muscles, we can release the tension that is causing the pain.
WHO CAN BENEFIT?
People suffering from headaches.
Many headaches arise from musculoskeletal structures, especially the cervical spine and can be associated with posture or after trauma. Headaches can present on both sides of the head, or just one.
times they are associated with pain in the neck, the jaw or the teeth. A headache can be related to different postures, blurred vision, dizziness, disorientation, difficulty speaking, swallowing or feeling faint.
Increased stress on musculoskeletal structures around the cervical spine can lead to somatic referred pain to the head.
WHY A PHYSIO?
Physiotherapy can be an effective treatment option for headaches, particularly those related to musculoskeletal issues in the neck and shoulders.
Headaches can present on both sides of the head, or just one. Sometimes they are associated with pain in the neck, the jaw or the teeth
Treatment of headaches related to the neck (cervical spine) can be effectively treated with manual therapy, education, and exercise, often reducing or eliminating the need for medication.
Our team can help you reduce your headaches and improve your quality of life.
NO REFERRAL NECESSARY
We support you getting back to the things you enjoy.
Our ongoing support expands across your entire lifespan, from early development, sports, family and senior years.
We do this so you can keep living your best life.
Moving you through life.
