Physical Therapy for Migraine and Headache Relief

Poor posture, stress, and musculoskeletal disorders contribute to the majority of headaches. Whether your symptoms are temporary or constant and chronic, physical therapy at Advanced Headache Center can be an effective way to achieve long-term headache relief. By recognizing the type of headache you are having, the multidisciplinary headache specialists will determine which pain-relieving manual therapy techniques and exercises will work best for you. Your treatment plan in one of our offices in NYC or NJ will also include education and instruction on a home workout routine to help you maintain your gains and prevent future recurrences.

What is Physical Therapy?

Physical Therapy is an effective way to treat pain conditions and injuries to relieve pain, increase mobility, strengthen your body, and promote healing, endurance, and risk of a future injury. People don’t know that Physical Therapy can be an extremely effective treatment option for patients with headaches and/or migraines.

Physical therapy can treat headaches caused by musculoskeletal issues, including muscle tension and tightness, disc pathology, lack of neck motion, poor posture, and even tightness in the back between the shoulder blades. Many people do not know that their headaches are being caused by the above. Will customized treatments to fit each patient’s individual needs.

Is Physical Therapy Effective for Headaches?

Some of the possible benefits of physical therapy include:

• Lowe intensity of headache pain or its complete elimination
• Reduced frequency of headaches
• Reduced duration of headaches
• A chance to reduce or stop medications you may be using
• Improved overall mobility and function
• Reduced stiffness and soreness in your neck and shoulders
• Better quality of life

Your final result will depend on a number of factors, including the root cause of your symptoms. Based on our experience, physical therapy is frequently quite successful in completely relieving headaches.

What Types of Headaches Can Be Treated with Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy can treat headaches caused by musculoskeletal issues, including muscle tension and tightness, disc pathology, jaw dysfunctions, lack of neck motion, poor posture, and even tightness in the back between the shoulder blades. Many people do not know that their headaches are caused by the above. Your doctor will customize treatment to your individual needs.

Physical Therapy for Tension Headaches

Stretching exercises can aid in releasing stiff neck muscles caused by this kind of headache. Your physical therapist may also utilize massage, myofascial release, traction, trigger point therapy, and deep breathing techniques, as well as recommend modifications to your workplace setup, such as adjusting computer monitors or using headsets while talking on the phone. This can help reduce undo pressure on the muscles in your neck and shoulders and reduce the frequency of your symptoms going forward.

Physical Therapy for Cervicogenic Headaches

This form of headache is caused by neck problems and is referred to as a secondary headache since its symptoms originate outside the brain. Your doctor can utilize a combination of cervical manipulation and mobilization to reduce pain and disability and improve function.

Physical Therapy for TMJ Headaches

Headaches originating from jaw dysfunction can be treated by using manual therapy, specific exercises, and soft tissue mobilization. Undergoing physical therapy can improve your jaw function, bringing pain relief as a result.

Physical Therapy for Migraine Headaches

Stretching exercises you perform with a specialist can help relieve soreness. Your therapist can educate you on the most effective modalities to utilize, such as cold therapy and relaxation techniques, and teach you massage techniques for relieving pain.

At Advanced Headache Center, our goal is to get you started on a personalized treatment plan to find relief. Call our office at 646-419-3105 or request more information.

Dr. Hosny is an Ivy League Trained, UCNS-accredited, board-certified headache specialist who offers the latest preventive and abortive treatments to provide safe and effective head pain relief. As an active member of prominent organizations and professional societies that advance headache science, education, and management, such as the National Headache Foundation, Dr. Hosny specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of head pain disorders, including tension headaches, migraines, and cluster headaches, to name a few.

Dr. Hosny's reputation for enhancing headache care quality through the use of the most effective and technologically advanced treatment options for persistent primary and secondary chronic headaches has been acknowledged by Castle Connolly and Healthgrades, where he has received over 200 positive reviews. Dr. Hosny is also recognized as a distinguished New York City physician and headache specialist by New York Magazine.

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