What are headaches?
Pinnacle Phyiscal Therapy | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 years, 6 months AGO
Headaches, like back pain, are one of the most common of all physical complaints. They can also be one of the most frustrating to manage.
Pain of any type that occurs in any part of the head is called a headache.
Tension-type headaches (also called muscle-spasm headaches) are the most common types of headaches in adults. They may be the result of a neck or jaw problem, poor posture, fatigue, or stress.
A problem in the neck, head, or jaw - such as an injury or arthritis - can lead to tension in the muscles at the back of the head, and to increased pressure on the nerves to the face and head. Poor posture can cause these muscles to become overworked, which can trigger a headache.
Most headaches are harmless and resolve on their own, although severe headaches that recur frequently can affect your ability to do your daily activities and reduce your quality of life.
There is effective treatment for almost every type of headache. The challenge lies in determining the type of headache, its cause, and in developing an appropriate treatment plan that will reduce both its frequency and intensity.
Our physical therapists at Pinnacle can help determine the type of headache you have, and are experts in managing pain from tension-type headaches.
If you are suffering from headaches, give us a call today at Pinnacle Physical Therapy.
We get results! We have two convenient locations: Post Falls (208) 777-4242 or Coeur d'Alene (208) 665-2000.
- Pinnacle Physical Therapy
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