Headaches and Migraines
Headaches Affect Everyone
Headaches are the third most common pain complaint in the world. In addition to being a common cause of pain, they can be very debilitating, preventing individuals from participating in school, work, and many other activities.
There are many causes of headaches including muscle tension, chronic migraines, TMJ, whiplash after a car accident, after fall or concussion, nerve impingement, and sometimes the cause is unknown.
Symptoms of Headaches caused by Musculoskeletal issues may include:
• Muscle tension and tightness
• Decreased neck range of motion
• Tightness between the shoulder blades
• Episodes of dizziness or vertigo
• Teeth grinding or bruxing
The two most common types of headaches seen in physical therapy are cervicogenic headaches and tension type headaches:
Cervicogenic Headaches are headaches caused by a problem that starts in the neck, but the pain is referred upward into the head. Typical symptoms include pain on one side of the head and is typically felt at the base of the skull, behind the eye, or radiating in a line between the two.
Tension Headaches are typically related to stress and described as a dull, aching pain that is felt along the forehead and can radiate to the sides and back of the head. In addition, soreness in the neck and shoulder muscles may also be felt.
How Physical Therapy Helps Manage Headaches & Migraines
Many are unaware that in addition to medication, physical therapy is a great option to treat headache and migraines. Physical therapy is effective for several types of headaches including cervicogenic headaches and tension type headaches. At Phoenix Physical Therapy & Wellness, a physical therapist will complete a comprehensive evaluation aimed at determining the musculoskeletal causes of your headaches and will create a customized program to address your needs.
Treatment for headaches may include:
• Manual Theraphy
• Flexibility Exercises
• Strenghthening Exercises
• Postural Correction Exercises
• Pain Management Modalities (Heat, Ice, Electrical Stimulation, etc.)
• Therapeutic Massage
• Soft Tissue Mobilization
• Cervical Traction
• Home TENS
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ACL & Meniscus Tears
Physical therapy services can help prevent and treat ACL or meniscus injury, provide much-needed relief, and potentially avoid surgery.
Arthritis Pain
Physical Therapy can help relieve arthritis related pain and get back to the activities you enjoy most.
Back Pain And Sciatica
Physical Therapy is able to successfully treat the many causes of back pain.
Chronic Pain
Physical Therapy can help identify strategies to manage chronic ongoing pain
Dizziness/Vertigo
Physical therapy for dizziness and vertigo is a common and effective course of treatment.
Elbow, Wrist & Hand Pain
Find relief and recovery from your elbow, wrist or hand aches and pains by working closely with a licensed physical therapist.
Ergonomics / Work Related Pain
We specialize in assessing your personal work environment (office, car, or even dining room table) and offer solutions to make it comfortable and supportive for you.
Fall Prevention & Recovery
Physical Therapy can help prevent and recover from falls, and avoid loss of strength and mobility.
Foot & Ankle Pain
Any level of ankle injury can really slow you down. Physical Therapy can help you recover quickly and fully.
Headaches and Migraines
Physical Therapy boasts many different treatment options to manage and eliminate chronic headaches and migraines.
Hip and Knee Dysfunction
Hip and knee dysfunction/pain can have a huge impact on your daily life. Find out how physical therapy can get you back on your feet.
Motor Vehicle Accidents Injuries
Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive program to help fully recover from the injuries of a car accident.
Neck Pain
Physical Therapy can provide relief to neck pain resulting in decreased headaches, neck, and shoulder pain.
Pain Management
During your first visit with the physical therapist, know that our therapists are not only interested in your pain as a condition, but we are concerned about how this pain affects your overall life. We create your plan of care with your whole self in mind.
Pediatric Sports Injuries
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Performing Arts / Dance Injury
We created the Performing Arts Rehab & Training Center to allow dancers to feel welcome in a space that understand the unique physical therapy and training needs of the performing artist.
Postural Re-Education
Schedule your posture check NOW to learn about how improved posture will increase your quality of life.
Pre & Postnatal Pain and Weakness
Schedule your posture check NOW to learn about how improved posture will increase your quality of life.
Rotator Cuff Tears & Injury
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Shoulder Pain & Dysfunction
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Sports Injuries
We offer same and next day appointments to address sports injuries before they progress. Contact our office ASAP if you need to be seen following a sports related injury.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
Suffering from jaw pain beneath your ear? You could be experiencing TMJ pain. Contact our office to speak with our physical therapy to learn how we can relief your pain
Workers Compensation
We work with many workers compensation companies to make sure that you are not only able to return to work, but the lifestyle you enjoyed before your injury.
