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Headaches

There are various causes of headaches. There is a group of patients for whom physical therapy for headaches is likely to be beneficial and may help to prevent headaches from occurring in the first place.

These individuals are the patients who suffer headaches with musculoskeletal problems involving the neck and upper jaw. Our physical therapists can help to determine whether your headaches are caused by referred pain or from poor posture causing muscle tension. Sitting in front of a computer all day can help contribute to headache pain by encouraging behaviors, and posture, that can be corrected with physical therapy.

Modern technology devices are wonderful, but they tend to put people at risk for poor, forward head posture and this alone can be the cause of chronic headaches. Our physical therapists can help teach you correct posturing so that your headaches can go away and stay away. Our individualized physical therapy for headaches can help return you to the pain free life you deserve.

Common conditions that can be improved with physical therapy for headaches:

  • Tension Headaches
  • Migraine Headaches
  • Mixed Headache Syndrome

Physical

  • Headache
  • Balance Issues
  • Dizziness
  • Visual Disturbances
  • Fatigue
  • Light and/or Noise Sensitivity
  • Head and Neck Pain
  • Nausea

Cognitive

  • Fogginess
  • Trouble Focusing and Concentrating
  • Memory Issues
  • Slow Response

Emotional

  • Irritability
  • Sadness
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Moodiness

Sleep

  • Decreased Sleep
  • Increased Sleep
  • Difficulty Falling Asleep
  • Difficulty Staying Asleep
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • A typical order for physical therapy will ask for 2-3 visits per week for 4-6 weeks. Sometimes the order will specify something different. What generally happens is for the first 2-3 weeks, we recommend 3x per week. This is because it will be the most intensive portion of your treatment. After that, it is common to taper to 2x weekly, based on your level of function and progress.

  • Yes. Physical therapy works based on the science of how the body rebuilds and heals. The biggest killer of progress is inconsistency. We recommend adhering to your prescribed sessions agreed upon in your PT Eval to achieve desired results.

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