Headaches may be caused by problems which have developed in the spinal joints of your neck (cervical headache). The spinal joints can become stiff and/or inflamed, causing the surrounding soft tissues and muscles to spasm. This can then cause local pain in the neck and associated pain to spread to the head (referred pain). Cervical headaches can be effectively treated by Physiotherapy.
Any of the symptoms listed below could indicate that your neck is the source of your headache:
Your pain radiates from the back to the front of your head- Your headache becomes worse with prolonged sitting posture (eg sitting at the computer)
- Your headache is aggravated by repetitive movements or postures
- Your headache is always more severe on the same side of your head
- Your headache persists after your doctor has checked for other causes
Our Physios can successfully treat cervical headaches using specialised techniques to decrease stiffness and inflammation in the spinal joints of your neck. These techniques include joint mobilisation (a safe and gentle form of manipulation), soft tissue massage, stretching and strengthening exercises to improve muscular imbalance, and postural assessment and dysfunction correction. Our treatment may also include laser, heat, and/or ultrasound (see Electrotherapy).
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