Headache
Did you know?- One in five children suffer from some form of headaches.
- Girls are affected twice as often with headaches as are boys.
- 80% of adults have experienced headaches in the last 12 months.
- 65% of adults experience recurrent headaches.
- Cervogenic (from the neck) headaches are one of the most frequent causes of headaches.
- 70% of headaches are tension related.
Causes may include but are not limited to:
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, vascular problems, trauma, cervical dysfunction, head trauma, sinus problems, dental and/or jaw problems, and food allergies.
At Palmetto Therapy Services we:
- Address posture.
- Return strength and mobility to the neck.
- Focus on segmental stabilizers to improve muscular control of the neck.
- Reduce TMJ problems.
- Improve neurological tissue irritation at the base of the skull.
- Teach relaxation and stress management.
- Refer for medical evaluation of non-mechanical causes of headaches.
- Y/N Poor Posture
- Y/N Previous neck injury
- Y/N Desk or computer job
- Y/N High Stress
- Y/N Difficulty with anxiety or depression
- Y/N Previous headaches
Total Y's
1-2 Low 3 Moderate >3 High
Headaches are common in daily life, but that doesn't mean you should feel defenseless against them. It is important to see your doctor if you are experiencing frequent or severe headaches in order to rule out more serious causes such as stroke, brain tumor, vascular disorder, or meningitis, to name a few. If your doctor determines that your headaches are of cervical or musculoskeletal origin, physical therapy can be an effective means to gain control of your headaches.
