Health Blog Category: Headaches
Stress-Related Headaches Don’t Have to Add to Your Anxiety– PT Can Help
When you see someone clutching their head at work or in a difficult situation, you may assume that they are under extreme stress or that they have a headache.
In fact, you could be correct on both counts. Physical and emotional stress can both cause tension headaches, as well as cervicogenic and migraine headaches, all of which can leave you in severe pain.
You may suffer from chronic or recurring headache pain, in which case you’re probably tired of constantly taking pain relievers.
Read full blogStress-Related Headaches Don’t Have to Cause More Tension in Your Life – PT Can Help
When you see someone at work or in a difficult situation clutching his head, you may assume either that he’s under extreme stress, or that he has a headache. In fact, you may be right on both counts. Both physical and emotional stress can cause tension headaches; they can also trigger cervicogenic and migraine headaches, any of which can leave you effectively disabled.
You may struggle with chronic or recurring headache pain yourself — in which case, you’re probably tired of taking pain relievers all the time.
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You Don’t Have to Deal with Day-to-Day Pain
Dealing with headaches on the daily alone can be very isolating and leave a person feeling exhausted.
Did you know that headaches are the third most common pain complaint? It’s true. Headaches are extremely common and can be so debilitating to the point that they impact a person’s quality of life.
Fortunately, through physical therapy, long term relief is possible.
Read full blog3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help You Fight Tension Headaches
Headaches are the third most common pain complaint. We all get the from time to time because they are so extremely common and can be debilitating to the point that they impact a person’s quality of life. If you are someone who deals with headaches on the daily, it can be very isolating and leave you feeling thoroughly exhausted at the end of th day.
There is good news on the horizon for you though: through physical therapy, long term relief is possible.
Read full blogDo You Suffer From Frequent Headaches? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Headaches have the potential to destroy your plans for the day and interfere with your ability to accomplish tasks. Frequent headaches are the most common form of pain in the U.S., reports the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health. In fact, nine out of 10 adults will experience a headache, and for millions of people, headaches may occur several times per week. Instead of suffering through the pain, know more about the condition, and find out how REHABILITY can help.
Read full blogHow to Find Relief from Stress-Related Headaches
Headaches are the third most common pain complaint throughout the world. They are debilitating and can greatly impact a person’s quality of life.
Fortunately, relief is possible. By working with a trained physical therapist, you can experience immediate pain relief from stress-related headaches and other ailments that may be contributing to your suffering. In this guide, we’ll outline the different types of headaches and the causes for them, and explain how Rehability Physical Therapy Freehold, NJ can help.
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Of the four distinct types of headaches — tension, migraine, sinus and cluster — the tension type is the most common. Of course, stress is a natural reaction to stimuli and can keep us safe from danger. Yet an excessive amount of stress can lead to tension headaches. That’s why learning how to handle emotional and physical stress can help reduce the severity and frequency of tension headaches.
If you’re concerned about your headaches, contact us — and read on, for some helpful tips about coping with tension headaches.
Read full blogAre Your Shoulders Giving You Headaches?
Do you know that 47% of the adult population will have a headache at least once within a year according to the World Health Organization? 45 million Americans complain of headaches each year, 8 million visit their doctor, and 3 million went to the emergency room according to US Department of Health and Human Services.
Even minor headaches can be a nuisance that create stress, social and emotional impacts not only on the individual, but also on all those around them.
Read full blogDon’t Let Neck Pain and Headaches Hold You Back
Head and neck pain are quite common, but that doesn’t mean you should tolerate it. Chronic neck pain, neck tightness and frequent headaches are not only uncomfortable; symptoms like these can interfere with your work, family life and overall enjoyment. Many people seek temporary relief with NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen, but these remedies only mask the symptoms, they don’t treat the problem. Over the long term, daily use of NSAIDs can cause their own problems, such as weakened neck and shoulder muscles, liver damage, stomach ulcers or worse.
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Stress is nothing more than our reaction to a provocation that upsets our physical and/or mental equilibrium. Therefore, stress is an inevitable part of life. Nevertheless, when we are faced with stress, our “fight or flight” response can be triggered; this causes the production of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol to increase and rush through your body.
About Your Neck Pain and Headaches
Simultaneously, muscles in our neck and scalp may contract.
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