Headaches & Migraines
Get Rid Of Chronic Headaches
It might be challenging to identify whether you have a standard headache or a migraine when you have pressure or discomfort in your head. It’s crucial to know the difference between a migraine and an ordinary headache, and vice versa. It may result in faster alleviation as a result of improved treatments. It may also help to prevent headaches from arising in the future.
The neck, in our experience, is the root of headaches (cervicogenic headaches). Poor posture, high-stress levels, and other variables can lead to neck muscle and joint weakening, strain, and injury. This type of pain can spread to the head, jaw, eyes, and face.
Over-the-counter and prescription treatments can help ease the pain temporarily. Still, suppose you’re consistently suffering from headaches or migraines. In that case, these drugs won’t get to the source of your discomfort or have the same long-term impact as The American Headache Institute in Rochester Hills.
Call (248) 841-1543 or schedule your initial consultation and put an end to your headaches.
Which Type Of Headache Can Be Severe?
Musculoskeletal Headaches
When there is a lot of strain in the neck, it causes musculoskeletal headaches. This is usually the result of flaws, physical imbalances, or injury; however, emotional strain (such as stress) can also play a role.
Musculoskeletal headaches are frequently caused by a traumatic neck injury, such as whiplash. Neck injuries, such as whiplash can tear or strain the muscles and connective tissues in the neck. This can cause excruciating pain in the neck, back, shoulders, arms, and in the head and face.
Tension Headaches
These are the most prevalent headache types. Repetitive actions or poor posture in the neck/head can cause tension headaches. Tension headaches occur when the cervical tissue is strained. Muscle spasms and tension headaches are possible side effects of this strain.
Cervicogenic Headaches
A problem causes Cervicogenic headaches in the neck. Cervicogenic headaches can occur as a result of certain diseases, such as a concussion, but they can also be caused by work-related stress.
People who work in jobs that involve bending the neck or head forward are the most vulnerable. Computer programmers, secretaries, dental practitioners, bookkeepers, and a variety of other sedentary vocations are examples.
The Advantages Of Physical Therapy Treatment
Physical therapy for migraines can vary based on the individual and their symptoms. The physical therapist will assess you to see what you require and how they can best assist you.
Stretching and advice on body mechanics and posture can be part of physical therapy. This can assist patients in better aligning their head and neck, reducing strain and strange placement. As a result, the muscles are less stretched and stiff, potentially reducing migraine symptoms.
In order to ascertain what sort of headache you are having and the core cause of the pain, one of our highly trained team members will do a complete evaluation of your body and ask you questions about your pain symptoms and medical history during your initial visit.
Our experts will create a treatment plan exclusively for you and your rehabilitation. We understand that no two patients are alike, The American Headache Institute in Rochester Hills will design your treatment plan just for you, including the most effective pain-relieving neck exercises, posture corrections, and ergonomic changes.
