Do you need headache relief?
Metro Sports Physical Therapy is the answer
Do you suffer from headaches on a regular basis? Physical therapy may not be the first thing that comes to mind when looking for headache relief, but it can be extremely beneficial.
Physical therapy is essential for long-term relief if you suffer from frequent headaches. Make an appointment with Metro Sports Physical Therapy today to learn more about how physical therapy can help with headaches.
What kind of headache am I experiencing?
Your headaches could be caused by joint and muscle weakness, poor posture, or stress. Headaches can radiate pain from the scalp, the sides of the head, or even the brow.
Recognizing the type of headache you are having will help your physical therapist determine which pain-relieving treatments will work best for you.
The following are the most common types of headaches:
Tension headaches
The dura mater is a thin membrane that surrounds and protects the brain. When stressed, the dura mater spasms near the small muscles at the base of the skull. These spasms transmit pain signals to the brain, resulting in headaches. Repetitive movements or poor neck/head posture can cause these spasms.
Cervicogenic headaches
Cervicogenic headaches are most likely caused by pain in the top three cervical vertebrae. These headaches can be caused by concussions, arthritis, or even work-related strain. These headaches are more common in people who work in jobs that require a down-turned head or neck motion on a regular basis.
Musculoskeletal headaches
Musculoskeletal headaches can be caused by excessive pressure on the neck. Muscle imbalances, postural problems, or injury are the most common causes, but emotional stress can also play a role. Whiplash, like other neck injuries, can strain muscles and connective tissues, resulting in musculoskeletal headaches.
Migraine
A neurological condition can cause migraines. They have the potential to cause acute or chronic sensitization of specific areas of the brain and nerves that supply sensation to the head and face. The exact cause of migraines is unknown, but they may be hereditary. Migraines are not a chronic illness.
They are often caused by a combination of factors such as your diet, emotional stress, abnormal postures, and neck/head muscle joint problems. By addressing “trigger areas” in the head, neck, jaw, and face, your therapist can reduce the severity and frequency of your migraine episodes.
Chronic Daily Headaches or Mixed Headaches
Mixed headaches are related to chronic daily headaches. This means that cervicogenic, tension, or migraine headaches could be causing your pain, as well as medication overuse or rebound headaches.
How will Metro Sports Physical Therapy promote headache relief?
We will provide you with the most effective headache treatment available at Metro Sports Physical Therapy. During your first appointment, your New York, NY physical therapist will conduct a physical examination. This examination will determine the type of headache you are experiencing as well as the source of your discomfort.
Following that, we will design a personalized treatment plan for you. Specific exercises, manual therapy, and education will be part of this plan.
A physical therapist can treat chronic headaches in the following ways:
- Increasing the range of motion in the neck.
- Reducing headache intensity, frequency, and duration
- Improving one’s overall life quality.
- Increasing mobility and functionality.
- Minimizing the need for or reliance on medications
Requesting an appointment at one of our New York, NY physical therapy clinics is the only way to find out what a therapist will recommend for your headache pain
Are you sick of pain controlling you? Visit one of our New York, NY clinics for headache relief!
Physical therapy may be the key to living a healthier, headache-free life. If you are in or near Flatiron, Gramercy, Madison Square Park, Gramercy Park, Baruch College, Midtown, East Midtown, Sutton Place, East River, Peter Cooper Village, or Stuy Town, in New York, NY and need headache relief, make an appointment with Metro Sports Physical Therapy today!
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