Headache Physical Therapy Edmonton

However, using a pain-relieving medication can only be effective for a shorter term. But in situations such as migraine or constant headaches, using these prescribed drugs might not be effective in the long term, like orthopedic, sports physiotherapy, and massage therapy treatment.

Most times, headaches are caused by neck-related- problems referred to as carcinogenic. When you are experiencing a lot of stress, weakness, strain, and injury in your neck muscles and joints, it will develop pain that affects the scalp, forehead, and side of your head.

If you are suffering from any degree of headaches, we urge you to contact Momentum Spine and Sports Physiotherapy Clinic to Book An Appointment with one of our orthopedists, sports physiotherapists, and massage therapists.

Types of headaches and migraines

Different factors can cause various types of headaches. The three most common types are;

Cervicogenic headaches

Cervivogenic headaches are caused by neck-related problems and affect the three vertebrates at the top of the neck. It occurs as a result of concussion of arthritis and work-related strain. If your job requires a constant upright position when sitting or standing, there are high chances of having cervicogenic headaches.

Tension headaches

Tension headache is the most common type. It is caused due to prolonged posture or repetitive motions in the head/neck. When the sensitive membrane around the brain (known as dura mater) is strained, tension headache occurs. The dura mater is located very close to a small muscle at your skull’s base that links to the spasm. Any slight strain at the dura mater, pain is transmitted to the brain, resulting in headaches.

Musculoskeletal headaches

This usually happens when there is lots of tension in the neck as a result of physical imbalance, damage, weakness, and in some cases, stress. Neck injuries like whiplash are a common contributing cause of musculoskeletal headaches. When you suffer from a traumatic injury at your neck, the connective tissues and muscles become strained, which influences pain to the head and other body parts.

How can orthopedic, sports physiotherapy, and massage therapy treat my headaches?

If you have constant or periodic headaches and want a lasting solution, Contact Momentum Spine and Sports Physiotherapy Clinic and meet with an expert who will examine you and provide a proper treatment plan to eliminate your headaches.

When you arrive at our clinic, one of our certified specialists will perform an intense assessment of your body and gather information concerning your symptoms and medical history. This will give your physiotherapist a better understanding of your headaches.

After the cause and type of your headache have been identified. A special treatment will be designed to aid your recovery process. This treatment plan will comprise specific exercises and modalities to relieve your pain and fasten your recovery process.

Say goodbye to headaches!

Do not manage your pain all alone. Once you begin to experience headaches, contact Momentum Spine and Sports Physiotherapy Clinic to meet with an orthopedist, sports physiotherapist, or massage therapist to help you find a lasting solution to your pain.

After examination at Momentum Spine and Sports Physiotherapy Clinic, your treatment plan be targeted to relieve your pain, improve your mobility, strengthen your muscles in the neck and upper, and lastly, improve your overall condition.

Visit us and let us guide you to the path of comfort!