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Headache And Migraine Physiotherapy
Headache and Migraine Physiotherapy
Welcome to our dedicated page on the role of physiotherapy in treating headaches and migraine.
Physiotherapy is the most used non-pharmacological treatment of headaches. Our physiotherapists have experience and training in assessment and symptomology to understand what causes and contributes to your pain. Understanding your headache or migraine – the where when and how your symptoms present, what your lived experience is and its impact on life quality, helps us to not only achieve pain relief but provide a comprehensive approach for your longterm management.
Assessment:
The Revive physiotherapist will conduct a thorough assessment to identify triggers, causal history orthopaedic, neurological or trauma, and undertake a physical examination of your posture, movement quality and muscle assessment, particularly the neck and shoulders. This contributes to identifying root causes and potential spinal dysfunction or muscle imbalances.
Tailored Treatment Plans:
Based on the assessment findings, your physiotherapist develops a personalized treatment plan to address your specific needs. These plans may include a combination of manual therapy, exercises, and education to help you understand and manage your condition better.
Manual Therapy:
At Revive our physiotherapists use hands on physiotherapy techniques- soft tissue releases, joint mobilization, muscle facilitation or stretching, along with taping or dry needling. Techniques that can help relieve pain and tension, correcting imbalance in the muscles and alignment of joints of the neck, jaw, and upper back. All working towards reducing headache frequency and intensity and you regaining control of life.
Posture Correction:
Poor posture of the spine, jaw, or postural stress from bad ergonomics can contribute to headaches and migraines. Our physiotherapists work with you to identify and correct postural issues, providing strategies to maintain optimal alignment and decrease tissue stress in your daily activities.
Exercise Prescription:
Customised exercises are included to improve strength, stability, flexibility, relaxation and posture. Exercises aim to address muscular imbalances, postural tone, balance and dizziness, fitness and breathing. Thereby contributing to reduction in symptoms and promoting overall well-being. At Revive we use Clinical Pilates programs to help with posture, strength and flexibility around the neck and shoulder girdle. We back this up with Home Exercise programs to give you tools to be able to get relief with some self-management at home.
Education and Lifestyle Advice:
At Revive, understanding your headache triggers and behavior is crucial in helping you to manage them. Our physiotherapists provide education on headache types, ergonomic adjustments, stress management techniques, lifestyle modifications and other non-pharmaceutical pain management ie T.E.N.S., microcurrent, shockwave, low level laser, heat, ice.
Are you ready to take control of your headaches and migraines?
Let Revive Physiotherapy address your specific headache needs. We are committed to providing personalized care to help you achieve lasting relief and enhance your well-being. Don’t let headaches and migraines hold you back – let physiotherapy be your path to a healthier, happier life. Book an appointment today.
