Physical Therapy for Head Pain
Headaches are a common pain most adults experience at some point in their lives. For many, they’re a daily hurdle. But just because they’re common does not mean they can take an enormous toll on someone’s life. Missing days of work or school, frustrations at home, and a general sense of anxiety can come from battling headaches or migraines on the daily. What can be done about it? How can you get relief from chronic migraines or headaches? How can physical therapy help with head pain?
A carefully assembled physical therapy plan is the first form of treatment for such headaches. Physical therapy for head pain works by correcting posture & balance issues, or by addressing neck, spine, or head-related injuries. Your physical therapist will use gentle and progressive muscle stretching, as well as a technique called manual cervical traction to improve your neck’s mobility, reduce pain, and reduce future headaches. Your physical therapist will guide you through mastering your posture, in a way that limits the tension put on your neck and head and avoids straining your muscles.
Treating Cervicogenic Headaches
Part of the reason recurring headaches typically go untreated is that there are over 100 different types of headaches, all requiring different forms of treatment. Physical therapy is used to treat tension headaches, muscle-related headaches, migraines, injury-related head pain, and more. If your headache or migraine seems to stem from your neck, it’s very likely you’re suffering from cervicogenic headaches. Persons with jobs that keep their necks in awkward positions often suffer from cervicogenic headaches. Head or neck injuries can also bring on these recurring migraines or headaches.
Cervicogenic Headache Symptoms:
- Constant pain radiating from the back to the front of the head
- Fluctuating pain intensity
- Neck stiffness
- Pain is often located on one side of the head
- Standard migraine symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light, and dizziness
Physical Therapy for Migraines in Reading, PA
It doesn’t matter if “everyone gets headaches,” there’s no need for you to deal with this daily battle. When you plan a visit to our office, you’ll be seen by our physical therapist, Joe Miller. Joe has spent over 30-years serving patients in the Reading and Berks area. He’ll listen to your symptoms and concerns, conduct a careful assessment, and put together a care plan to get you feeling your best. He’ll guide you through every step of your physical therapy plan. You won’t be caught off guard by any methods or treatment techniques. We keep our patients informed and comfortable throughout their entire appointment. If you’re experiencing recurring headaches, plan your visit and start feeling some relief.
Best Physical Therapist in Reading, Pennsylvania
We believe everyone in the Reading, PA area deserves optimal care and individual attention. Which is why we accept over 20 different insurance plans. We hold a Direct Access Physical Therapy certification from the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association, which allows us to offer care without a physician’s referral. By visiting Wyomissing Physical Therapy, you avoid the extra copay and time taken from your busy schedule. You guarantee yourself ample time with experienced healthcare professionals, and most importantly, the pain relief you’ve been searching for.
