Therapy For Headaches & Migraines

A headache is usually a dull pain in the head or behind the eyes.   A migraine is a type of headache that can cause severe throbbing pain, a pulsing sensation, and generally affects only one side of the head. Migraine attacks can last for hours or days.  Proper diagnosis and treatment involves identifying the source or underlying cause of the pain.  Possible causes include vascular problems, sinus issues, stress, migraine disorders, and muscle and/or joint problems of the neck or jaw (TMJ).

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Symptoms of Headaches & Migraines

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Pain in front of face

• Pulsating sensation

• Difficulty speaking

• Severe throbbing head pain

• Extreme sensitivity to sound and/or light

• Tingling on one side of the face or the arm

• Aura (visual disturbances, flashes of light, blind spots)

Treatment options may include:

• Dry Needling

• Flexibility exercises

• Postural remediation

• Cervical (neck) mobilization

• Strengthening exercises

• Traction (manual an/or mechanical)

• Modalities (heat, ice, electrical stimulation)

• Manual therapy including soft tissue mobilization