Do you suffer from recurring headaches or migraines? Are they affecting your ability to work, exercise, sleep or enjoy everyday life?
While occasional headaches are common, frequent or persistent headaches that interfere with your daily activities deserve attention.
Some headaches can be associated with problems involving the neck, jaw or surrounding muscles and joints. Stress, sleep habits and other lifestyle factors may also contribute. Cervicogenic headaches, in particular, can originate from structures within the neck.
At Village Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Shellharbour, we provide thorough physiotherapy assessments to help identify factors that may be contributing to your headaches.
Your physiotherapist will take a detailed history and assess your neck movement, posture, muscle function and other relevant areas. Based on your individual presentation, we will develop a personalised treatment plan aimed at reducing symptoms, improving movement and helping you return to your usual activities.
How Can Physiotherapy Help?
Depending on your assessment and the type of headache you experience, treatment may include:
- Soft tissue therapy to address muscle tension and tenderness.
- Dry needling where appropriate to assist with muscular pain and tension.
- Joint mobilisation to improve neck mobility and comfort.
- Postural advice and education to help manage everyday physical demands.
- Strengthening exercises to improve neck and upper back strength and endurance.
- Exercise rehabilitation with a personalised programme to support long-term management.
- Sleep and lifestyle advice including pillow positioning and sleeping habits.
If recurring headaches or migraines are affecting your quality of life, physiotherapy may be worth considering, particularly if your symptoms are associated with neck or jaw dysfunction.
Contact Village Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Shellharbour to arrange an assessment and discuss whether physiotherapy may help manage your symptoms.
