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Ease Your Headache the Natural Way: Discover How Physical Therapy Can Help!
Did you know that physical therapy can be a game-changer for those suffering from cervicogenic headaches? Yes, those nagging headaches that start in your neck and creep up into your head can be eased with the help of our physical therapists! Cervicogenic headaches come from problems in your neck, and that’s where our physical therapist steps in. We’ll get to the root cause, whether it’s tight muscles, stiff neck joints, or the way you sit or stand. Once they know the cause, our therapists use hands-on techniques to loosen up those tight spots and get your neck moving better. They might use gentle stretching, massage, or special exercises. It’s not just about easing the pain right now; it’s about teaching your body to move in ways that keep the pain from coming back. At Gold Coast Physical Therapy, our physical therapy programs aren’t just about fixing injuries; it’s about helping your body work its best. For those who didn’t know, physical therapists can definitely help with headaches. So, if you’re tired of those headaches, give our physical therapists a try. It could be just what you need to feel better and get back to enjoying life headache-free!
Neck Pain to Headache: Uncovering the Causes and Signs of Cervicogenic Headaches Cervicogenic headaches are common headaches that originate in the neck and are triggered by neck problems. Common culprits include: • Poor posture • Neck injuries like whiplash • Wear and tear in the neck joints due to age You’re at a higher risk if you spend hours hunched over a computer or smartphone. Sports that jolt the neck, like football or even a minor car accident, can set the stage for these headaches. Unlike migraines that often come with nausea or light sensitivity, cervicogenic headaches usually start with neck pain. This pain then travels up to the back of your head, sometimes reaching the forehead or area around the eyes. It’s typically felt on one side and can be triggered by certain neck movements or positions. Stiffness in the neck, pain when pressing on certain spots in the neck or base of the skull, and sometimes a reduced range of motion in the neck are tell-tale signs. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, it’s a sign that your neck might be the culprit. Understanding these causes and symptoms is crucial because treating a cervicogenic headache is different from tackling a migraine or tension headache. It’s all about getting to the root of the problem - in this case, the neck!
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