Get Ahead of Headaches
Do you get headaches on a regular basis? You are not alone. Headaches are the world’s third most commonly reported source of discomfort.
Headaches can often be caused by muscle and joint weakness, strain, and damage in the neck brought on by poor posture, stress, and other factors. They can cause discomfort to radiate from the scalp, the side of the head, or even the forehead.
Although physiotherapy is not always the first thing that comes to mind when looking for headache relief, it can be extremely beneficial. Medications will only help relieve pain in the short term, which is why if you are living with chronic headaches, physiotherapy is the key to long-term relief.
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Types Of Headache
Knowing how to recognise the type of headache you are experiencing will aid you in determining which physiotherapy treatments will benefit you the most.
The three main types of headaches include:
Cervicogenic headache
Cervicogenic headache is a type of headache caused by pain in the neck’s top three vertebrae. Cervicogenic headache is caused by conditions, such as concussion, arthritis, or even work-related strains. This kind of headache is more common in people who work jobs that require a down-turned head or neck motion regularly.
Musculoskeletal headache
Musculoskeletal headache happens when the neck is overworked. The most common causes are physical imbalances, deficiencies, or injury, but emotional stress can also play a role. Whiplash along with other neck injuries can put a strain on the muscles and connective tissues and cause a musculoskeletal headache.
Tension headache
Tension headache is caused by pressure on the “dura mater,” a delicate membrane that surrounds the brain. When the dura mater is stressed, it spasms near the small muscles at the base of the skull, sending pain signals to the brain and resulting in a headache. This can be caused by repetitive movements or poor neck/head posture.
How Can The Running Physio Help With Headache Pain?
At The Running Physio in Toronto, ON, we are committed to providing you with the best treatment for your headache. One of our highly skilled physiotherapists will do a physical assessment during your initial consultation to evaluate the type of headache you’re having and the source of your discomfort. After that, a treatment plan tailored to your needs will be developed, which will most likely involve focused workouts, manual therapy, and patient education.
Choose PT states that physiotherapy helps manage chronic headache pain by:
- Improving neck muscle mobility
- Improving joint mobility
- Decreasing need for or dependence on medications
- Decreasing or resolving the intensity, frequency, and duration of headaches
- Improving overall quality of life
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Let The Running Physio Help You Feel Your Best
Physiotherapy is more than just exercise. Our therapy methods at The Running Physio are centered on pain relief, postural improvement, and muscle strengthening in the neck and upper back. Together, these work to decrease weekly or even daily headaches. To consult with one of our Toronto, ON physiotherapists, call (416) 530-0555 or click here to make an appointment.
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Read our blog post on how physiotherapy can help with headaches, concussions, and other head injuries by clicking here!