Find Lasting Relief from Headaches with Physical Therapy

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Frequent headaches can make it difficult to work, exercise, concentrate, and enjoy everyday life. While many people rely on medication for temporary relief, the underlying cause of headaches is often related to problems involving the neck, posture, muscles, joints, or nervous system.

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At Active Spine Physical Therapy, we help patients throughout Omaha identify the root cause of their headaches and develop a personalized treatment plan designed to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

If headaches are interfering with your daily activities, physical therapy may help provide a long-term solution.

 

Schedule an evaluation today and start your path toward lasting relief.

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Common Symptoms of Headaches

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Headaches can present in many ways, including:

• Pain at the base of the skull

• Pressure around the forehead or temples

• Neck stiffness and tightness

• Pain behind the eyes

• Headaches triggered by prolonged sitting or computer work

• Dizziness or difficulty concentrating

• Pain that worsens with certain movements or positions

Understanding the source of your symptoms is the first step toward effective treatment.

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What Causes Headaches?

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Many headaches are linked to musculoskeletal issues affecting the neck, upper back, and surrounding tissues.

Common causes include:

• Poor posture

• Neck joint dysfunction

• Muscle tension and tightness

• Stress-related tension

• Cervicogenic headaches

• Previous neck injuries, including whiplash

• Repetitive work positions

• Prolonged computer and desk work

Because multiple factors may contribute to headaches, a thorough evaluation is important to determine the most effective treatment approach.

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How Physical Therapy Helps Headaches

At Active Spine Physical Therapy, our goal is to identify and address the source of your symptoms rather than simply masking pain.

Your individualized treatment plan may include:

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Manual Therapy

Hands-on treatment techniques can help improve joint mobility, reduce muscle tension, and decrease irritation contributing to headaches.

Postural Training

Correcting posture can reduce stress on the neck and upper back, helping decrease headache frequency and intensity.

Stretching & Strengthening Exercises

Targeted exercises improve flexibility and restore normal movement within the neck and spine.  Strengthening the supporting muscles of the neck, shoulders, and core can help prevent recurring symptoms.

Treatments including Cervical Traction, Dry needling, Kinesiology Taping

Following assessment of your headaches, our therapists may apply one or more of these treatments.

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Are you ready to get rid of your headaches?

Call us at 402-932-2888 to set up a consultation at one of our two Omaha, NE locations.

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