BREAKING THE CYCLE: MANAGING CLUSTER HEADACHES WITH THE POWER OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Continued from previous page. • Smoking — A large number of people who experience cluster headaches are smokers. • Alcohol — Alcohol use can aggravate or even trigger a cluster attack. • Family history — Those who have family members with cluster headaches are more likely to develop them themselves. How Physical Therapy Can Relieve Cluster Headaches Physical therapy isn't typically someone's first thought when they have a headache. Most of the time, the typical reaction is to take some form of pain-relieving medication. If you suffer from cluster headaches, pain relief drugs will not provide you with the same long-term relief as physical therapy. Physical therapy can be a very effective remedy for cluster headaches. It is a safe and effective option for decreasing their frequency, pain intensity levels, and duration. The first step of physical therapy is determining the underlying cause. Our therapist will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to determine the type of headache you have. Our physical therapists are experienced in treating most musculoskeletal problems, including headaches and other disorders related to the condition. We will use targeted manual therapy, postural education, and specific stretches to alleviate your pain. Often recommendations to change positions from standing to sitting to reclining can provide relief to calm the pain down and allow you to regain your ability to function at home. In addition to the therapeutic recommendations, some lifestyle changes can minimize how often you experience cluster headaches. Your physical therapist may suggest lifestyle changes including: • Increasing exercise and physical activity (but avoid exercising in hot weather) • Cutting out alcohol and/or cigarettes • Avoiding specific medications which can cause blood vessels to dilate and trigger cluster headaches • Stress relief techniques, as well as learning how to avoid stressful situations that may trigger your headaches
Call To Schedule An Appointment If you have been dealing with persistent, ongoing headaches that you believe may be cluster headaches, don't hesitate to contact our office today. At Heart of Texas Physical Therapy, we will help you figure out the cause of your headaches and provide an effective, safe and natural treatment plan for eliminating the pain!
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WATERMELON CUCUMBER LIME REFRESHER
• Creating a consistent sleep schedule • Implementing a more nutritious diet
INGREDIENTS ( Per each serving) • 3 Cups Watermelon, cubed
We can help get to the root of your problem and figure out what factors are causing your cluster headaches so we can treat them accordingly.
• ½ Cucumber, diced • 2 Limes, juiced
Directions: Add the watermelon, cucumber, and lime juice to a blender, and blend until smooth. Using a mesh strainer, strain the juice over a large liquid measuring cup to remove the pulp. Use a spoon to help stir the pulp and press out the liquid. (Reserve the pulp to make pulp muffins!). Source: www.tasty.co/recipe/watermelon-cucumber-lime-juice
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