Enhance Physio offers physiotherapy treatment for headaches
Enhance Physio Wodonga, 3690 is a team of skilled professionals who provide Physiotherapy treatments to help you move and live better. They believe that everyone deserves to live their best life, so they welcome people with open arms from all walks of life. Their goal is not just to make your injuries better – they want to make you better as a whole.
Headaches are one of the most common complaints to a doctor, with many people experiencing chronic pain in their skulls. A headache can be defined as any dull or sharp shooting sensation that affects your daily life and causes severe discomfort.
Enhance Physio is here to help you if you're looking for physiotherapy treatments for headaches or scaphoid fractures. Enhance Physio serves Lavington, Wodonga, and Albury.
What are the possible complications of having a headache?
Headaches are one of the most prevalent conditions in society! They cause missed days at work, unproductive days due to clouded judgment and thinking, irritability, low moods, and most importantly, negatively affect your quality of life.
It’s common for headache sufferers to bounce between various disciplines, often struggling to get any answers or any relief. Even more commonly, the person never seeks any help, instead of masking their headaches with pain relief medications because they are unaware that physiotherapy is available for headache sufferers.
Types of headaches
Since there are numerous types of headaches, determining the location and nature of your pain can determine the cause.
Tension headaches
Tension headaches cause pain to spread across both sides of the head, often beginning in the back and progressing forwards. This is the most common type of headache discomfort. Tension headaches are frequently caused by eyestrain, stress, and lack of food, and they can be persistent.
Sinus headaches
Sinus headaches are caused by sinus passage swelling, which causes pain behind the cheeks, nose, and eyes. When you first wake up in the morning and bend forwards, the pain is usually at its worst.
Cluster headaches
These headaches are usually excruciating and occur in “clusters,” meaning they occur several times each day for months, usually around the same time. They are caused by the dilation of blood vessels in the brain due to the release of serotonin and histamine. Physical exertion, bright lights, and altitude are all known to trigger them.
Migraine headaches
Migraines are a common neurological disease involving nerve pathways and chemicals. Changes in brain activity impact blood flow in the brain and surrounding tissues, resulting in a variety of symptoms. It could last for at least four hours and possibly even days.
Migraines cause various symptoms, the most common of which is a throbbing, pulsing headache on one side of your head. Migraine sufferers may also experience the following symptoms in addition to severe headaches:
- Dizziness.
- Nausea.
- Extreme exhaustion.
- Sensitivity to light, sound, or smell has increased.
The most common type of headache
A tension headache, also known as a muscle-contraction headache, is the most common type. Tension headaches occur when stressed-out head or neck muscles contract too tightly.
Tension headaches are usually caused by poor or prolonged postures that lead to overworked muscles in the neck and shoulders, which refer to pain in the head and create tension on the fascia, which makes up most of our scalp. These are the types of headaches that office workers & truck drivers get after-hours seated in the same position.
Postural correction and strengthening are required for long-term relief. However, your physiotherapist can provide short-term relief from your headache with manual therapy.
Cervicogenic headaches come from the neck. These can be diagnosed very quickly by your physiotherapist. They are caused by C1-3 (top 3 vertebrae) because they share the same nerve pathways as your face and scalp. With manual therapy, your physiotherapist can treat these headaches quickly and easily.
Why do you suffer from headaches?
The majority of headaches are caused by:
- Stress.
- Specific foods include alcohol, cheese, nuts, pizza, chocolate, ice cream, fatty or fried food, lunch meats and hot dogs, yogurt, aspartame, and MSG.
- Blaring music.
- Dehydration.
- Smoking.
- Sleep deprivation or abrupt changes in sleep patterns.
- I was watching TV or using a computer.
- Meal skipping.
- Alcohol.
- I am sustaining a head injury.
- Caffeinated beverages, people who drink a lot of caffeinated drinks might get caffeine-withdrawal headaches.
- Allergies.
- Vision issues.
- We are taking a long journey by car or bus.
- Hormonal changes can also cause headaches in some teenagers. Some girls, for example, experience headaches right before their periods or at other regular times during their monthly cycle.
- For some medications, headaches can be a side effect.
- Strong odors, such as perfume, smoke, fumes, or a new car or carpet.
- Infections include ear infections, viruses like the flu or a cold, sore throat, meningitis, or sinus infections.
Common symptoms of a tension headache
- Both sides of the head may experience mild to moderate pain.
- A tight band of pain around your head, a dull ache, or pressure may be felt.
- The frequency varies greatly.
- This may happen more than 15 days per month.
- It may occur on rare occasions.
- The duration can range from 30 minutes to a week.
Final thoughts on headaches
Headaches can be caused by dehydration, neurological deficits, increased sensory input, tight muscles, and stiff neck joints. Some common headaches which can be helped quickly by physiotherapists are “Tension” and “Cervicogenic” headaches.
Headaches can be debilitating and can lead to a loss of productivity and income. If you have recurring headaches, it’s essential to see a physiotherapist to figure out what’s causing them rather than just putting up with the discomfort.
Please book an appointment to discuss your headache symptoms with one of our professional physiotherapists at Enhance Physio today!
Enhance Physio provides services in Wodonga Physiotherapy
Wodonga is a quaint Australian city that sits on the Victorian side of an international border with New South Wales, 300 kilometers northeast of Melbourne. This tranquil little town has all you need for your perfect getaway: plenty to see and do in both cities or country living; great local food and wine; and all the peace, quiet, and relaxation you could want.
Enhance Physio is only a few minutes away if you live in Wodonga and seek Physio Wodonga. Contact Enhance Physio at (02) 6060 2403 or book a consultation online, and let us help you with your headaches or any other issues related to your health.
