Are you in need of headache relief? West End Physiotherapy 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.
If you suffer from frequent headaches, physiotherapy is essential for long-term relief. Our innovative care strategies at West End Physiotherapy will help you find quick relief. To learn more about how physiotherapy can help with headaches, make an appointment with West End Physiotherapy 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 from the scalp, the sides of the head, or even the brow.
Recognizing the type of headache you’re 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, causing headaches. These spasms can be caused by repetitive movements or poor neck/head posture.
Cervicogenic Headache
If you’re experiencing pain 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 a regular down-turned head or neck motion.
Musculoskeletal Headache
Excessive pressure on the neck can cause musculoskeletal 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, can cause muscle and connective tissue strain, which can lead to musculoskeletal headaches.
Migraine
A neurological condition can cause migraines. They may cause 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’s possible they are hereditary.
Your physiotherapist can reduce the severity and frequency of your migraine episodes by addressing “trigger areas” in the head, neck, jaw, and face.
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 West End Physiotherapy promote headache relief?
We will provide you with the best headache treatment available at West End Physiotherapy. Your Vancouver physiotherapist in Vancouver, BC, will perform a physical examination during your first appointment. This exam will determine the type of headache you’re having as well as the source of your pain.
Following that, we will create a plan of care just for you. This plan will include specific exercises, manual therapy, and education.
A physiotherapist can treat chronic headaches in the following ways:
- Improving the neck’s range of motion.
- Reducing or eliminating headache intensity, frequency, and duration.
- Improving one’s overall quality of life.
- Improving mobility and function.
- Reducing the need for or reliance on medications.
The only way to find out what a therapist will recommend for your headache pain is to request an appointment at our Vancouver physiotherapy clinic.
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 West End Physiotherapy today if you’re in Vancouver and need headache relief!
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