With hundreds of different types of headaches it can be difficult to work out which type you may be suffering from. Debilitating headaches can be associated with dehydration, stress, eye strain, over-stimulation, tight muscles, stiff joints, head trauma, colds and sinus problems, tension, posture, and alcohol and drugs to name a few. A Physiotherapist can be very helpful in working out what might be causing your pain.
Upper neck problems are a common cause of headaches. Joints, muscles, ligaments and irritated nerves in the upper neck can send pain signals into the head. Theses headaches are often one sided with pain at the base of the head. Classically movement of the neck often makes this type of pain worse. This type of headache is often referred to as a Cervicogenic headache. Progressive onset of neck problems and headaches which occur from day to day wear and tear due to poor postural and sleeping habits are a major cause of these headaches.
Tension headaches are often on both sides of the head, and are typically not made worse by movement of the neck. There are commonly areas of tenderness over the neck, head and shoulders which can be relieved by simple manual physiotherapy techniques.
Your physiotherapist will explain where your headaches are coming from and what they can do to help you. Don’t suffer unnecessarily, your recurrent headaches may be easier to resolve than you think.
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