Headaches are a common disorder that affects 66% of the population and with an estimated lifetime prevalence of 96% (Rubio-Ochoa, 2016). There are several types of headaches that present themselves in different ways all resulting in pain and discomfort. If you are experiencing headaches, you should have been asked, is this coming from your neck or your head? At Tempered Physical Therapy, you receive a detailed exam and plan of care that will tease out where your symptoms are coming from. 

Different Types of headaches and symptoms include the following;

Tension Type Headache – Pressure around the head (headband/halo), may also experience neck & upper back pain 

Cluster Headache – Pain that deep behind the eye, pain usually on one side, last 30 min – 3hr, may also have nasal discharge, miosis (droopy eyelid)

Migraine – Recurring fashion, usually on one side, photophobia (sensitivity to light), feeling of aura, throbbing, nauseous

Cervicogenic Headache – usually on one side, neck and head pain, pain in a “ram horn fashion)

Are you tired of having to take Advil or Excedrin to address your constant headache symptoms? Headache symptoms can really get in the way of you enjoying your daily activities.  Stop letting headaches and Advil take over your life. Understanding the origin of your headache is crucial to how to approach your treatment style. Let Tempered Physical Therapy assist you in eliminating your headache pain. 

Common treatment for headaches include the following, but not limited to;

• Spinal Manipulation (often referred to as adjustments)
• Neck and Shoulder blade strengthening exercises
• Patient education on sleep, diet, stress management
• Myofascial Decompression (often referred to as cupping)
• Dry Needling with or without electrical stimulation)

If  you have questions about your headache, and if physical therapy will work for you call me at 214-449-1191 for a free 15 minute phone consultation. 

 If one of these types of headaches sounds like you, book an appointment and stop letting headaches control your life.