Minimise headaches by paying attention to early signs of onset
Headaches are one of the most common and debilitating complaints endured by men and women regularly.
Symptoms that often accompany headache pain:
- Neck pain
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Blurred vision
- Fatigue
- Irritable mood
There are several different types of headaches each with their own causal factors, however in most cases neck or cervical spine dysfunction, muscle tightness, stress and tension play a considerable role.
Headaches can be minimised when attention is paid to early signs of onset.
EXAMPLE 1: If you are waking with a headache it is important to consider:
– your sleeping position
– if your pillow and mattress are providing adequate support
EXAMPLE 2: If you notice your headaches are occurring more frequently in the afternoon then consider:
– your posture
– work positions
– and daily tasks may be the culprits applying added stress to the muscles around your head and neck
How to help head and neck pain:
– modifying your work station
– improving your pillows
– monitoring your posture are a few ways you can reduce headache intensity and frequency.
Furthermore, a Physiotherapist can help. Jack Clancy, a physiotherapist at Sandgate Physical Health Clinic explained that “we can teach you how to correct your posture, stretch tight muscles and strengthen weak deep neck muscles”.
Jack said, “Our Physiotherapists can assess and treat your headache and related symptoms and are trained to focus on the source of your headache and address joint dysfunction, muscular tightness, and postural correction.”
Physiotherapists utilize manual treatment techniques to mobilize stiff joints and release tight muscles. Additionally, physiotherapy provides you with specific exercises, self-management strategies, and all-embracing relief from your headache.
Combined with Physiotherapy treatment for your headache, the Remedial Massage Therapists at Sandgate Physical Health Clinic will also use a variety of techniques to help relax as well as release stress and tension to relieve headache symptoms.