Headaches
Headaches are very common, it is estimated that at any one time 15% of Australians are taking some form of pain relieving medication for a headache.
There are many different causes of headache, for example:
- Stress
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Muscle Tension – neck, shoulders or back are most common
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Dental or jaw problems
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Infections
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Diet
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Eye Problems
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Medications
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Poor posture
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Dehydration
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Exposure to Noise
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Neck or Spine Injury
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High Blood Pressure
As Physiotherapists, our treatment focus will be on the muscular and skeletal causes which make up a significant proportion of all headaches. We can treat these symptoms using a variety of techniques which include:
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Dry Needling
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Muscle Release
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Taping
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Stretches / Exercise Prescription
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Postural Correction
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Cupping
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Fascial Mobility
In our assessment process if we notice a likely causal factor that is outside our treatment scope we will refer to the appropriate medical professional.
