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RELIEVING NECK PAIN & HEADACHES Look Forward To A Happy &Pain-Free Life!
Do you suffer from frequent neck pain and headaches? Some people live on acetaminophen or ibuprofen for years because they can't seem to shake their nagging headaches. Despite mollifying the pain with medications, many people who suffer from frequent headaches fear they might have an underlying neck problem that could get worse. A Common Theme With Headaches There are several different types of headaches and while the mechanisms behind them are not all well understood, they can have common triggers. Whether it's stress and anxiety causing a headache or they're the result of headaches interfering with responsibilities, these feelings tend to go hand-in-hand with tight neck and scalp muscles. Whether or not this muscle tightness is causing your headache, it's certainly not helping and could lead to symptoms in your upper back, shoulder, and arm. Finding Lasting Relief Many people will seek frequent massages to relieve their neck and back muscle tightness. While massages can provide temporary relief and help to reduce stress, they only address one piece of the puzzle. There could be an underlying vertebral joint issue or issues with your work, driving, and sleep postures contributing to your neck pain and headaches. It's also important to make sure your movement mechanics aren't contributing to the problem, especially if you're carrying any objects during your daily activities. Physical therapists can not only perform soft tissue manual therapy to release your tight muscles, but they can also assess and address any of those other issues that make up the rest of the puzzle. The key to lasting relief for a pain-free life is to care for the whole picture. ®
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