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- PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR HEADACHES? YES!!
- By: JENNIFER ELLIS
Considering that non-migraine headaches (primarily tension-type headaches) are experienced by 60 to 80% of the population, and the high rate of success that we have treating these types of headaches, physical therapy is an excellent, non-invasive option to treatment.How do you know if physical therapy can help your headache? If any of the following symptoms describe your headache pattern, then we can help!
•A pattern of symptoms that start in the neck and progress to the front of the head/eyes •Headache primarily on one side of the head •Pain triggered by neck movement or position •Headache pain increased by putting pressure on the back of the neck.
A skilled orthopedic physical therapist will have advanced training in hands-on techniques of the neck and jaw to help rid patients of headaches. At our physical therapy clinic in Denver, all of the therapists have tremendous success with these techniques, restoring a much higher quality of life for our patients with long-term benefits. This hands-on treatment sure beats the side-effects quite often present with medications used to treat headaches, especially when taken for long periods of time. So, find a skilled orthopedic physical therapist for your headaches, and get back into the game!