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If you suffer from frequent headaches, you know how they can make work and daily life more difficult. There are a number of potential causes for headaches, and physical therapy can be an effective solution to treat the underlying issue. Here are three types of headaches people experience that can be treated by physical rehabilitation. 

3 Frequent Causes of Headaches 

1. Tension

Tension headaches are extremely common, and physical therapy is one of the best relief treatments. Symptoms of tension headaches include a dull ache felt in the forehead or sides and back of the head, and your shoulders and neck muscles may feel tight and tender. Stress is often the culprit of tension, but rehabilitation can loosen tight muscles and provide relief. You’ll also be given a combination of strengthening exercises and stretches to help relieve headaches when they do occur. 

2. Poor Posture

physical therapyPoor posture habits, such as slouching or neck strain due to poor positioning while at a computer, can cause an imbalance in the muscles and lead to headaches. Physical therapy can help correct posture and rebalance your muscle strength, which relieves the tension in the neck and shoulders. 

3. Jaw Pain

Jaw pain is another common cause of headaches, but it is easily treated with therapy. A physical therapist can give manual therapy that will loosen tension in the jaw muscles, and they will often provide exercises to relieve tension at home. If you struggle with bruxism — more commonly known as teeth grinding — a mouthguard may be prescribed as well.

 

Are you on the hunt for an efficient physical therapist? At StayFIT Physical Therapy in Kapolei and Aiea, HI, they provide clients with personalized care and treatment to solve a number of problems, including frozen shoulder, headaches, muscle pain and strains, sprains, and foot problems. They even offer arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery. To learn more about how they will help relieve your pain and rebalance your body, visit their website or call (808) 487-0487 today. You can also find the team on Facebook.

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