headaches
Not all headaches are the same and symptoms of each type will differ. Headaches such as tension-type, migraines, and cervicogenic have vascular, nervous, muscle, and joint issues involved. We specialize in treating and correcting all pain-causing aspects of a headache to achieve lasting relief.
Treatment for headaches may include: - Joint mobilization or manipulation - Dry Needling - Deep tissue mobilization - Electrotherapy - Postural Re-education - Muscle coordination training - Therapeutic exercise and stretching - Self-care techniques Cervicogenic HeadachesThis is a headache generated from a dysfunction of the muscles and nerves in the neck. It is often associated with:
- Pain increasing with neck movements - Pain usually limited to one side, but may radiate to eye and down the back - Tight or spastic neck/shoulder muscles - Decreased range of motion in the neck These headaches are different from traditional migraines, sinus headaches, tension headaches etc., and require a slightly different approach to long-term resolution. We must correct the muscle, nerve, and joint dysfunction at the cervical spine in order to resolve the pain. Tension HeadachesTension headaches are the most commonly diagnosed headache, with 69% of men and 88% of women developing one sometime during their lives. The typical tension headache involves:
- Pressing or tightening on both sides of head - Mild to moderate intensity - Pain not aggravated by physical activity - No nausea or vomiting - Possible sensitivity to light or sound To truly resolve tension headaches long-term, we need to address what's happening in the brain that triggers them. The muscle pain and tightness you feel are usually symptoms of altered brain activity patterns. While treating the muscle tension can provide temporary relief, lasting improvement comes from correcting the underlying brain processes that cause the headaches in the first place. MigrainesMigraine headaches are one the most disabling types of headaches. The typical migraine involves:
- Pounding headaches - Nausea - Vomiting - Light sensitivity To effectively treat migraines, we address the "trigger." Sometimes this trigger is from a nerve or muscle irritation, requiring advanced treatment. |
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