What are Tension headaches & 'normal' headaches?
They may feel like a constant ache that affects both sides of the head. You can also feel the neck muscles tighten at the back of your head where your spine joins your skull. You might also a feel a pressure behind the eyes.
A tension headache normally is not severe enough to prevent you doing everyday activities.
It usually lasts for 30 minutes to several hours, but can last for several days.
Numerous things can trigger a tension headache however the most common Rob treats for are:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Poor Posture
Treatment for Tension and normal Headaches
Rob can treat a tension headaches using massage, mobilisations and acupuncture + an exercise programme.
1. Massage can help relax the muscles in the neck and shoulders, this can open a window to then do further treatments such as mobilisations or more intense exercises to reduce your tension headaches.
2. Mobilisations can also help if a specific vertebrae in your spine is causing extra pain relating to your tension headache.
3. Acupuncture can help (NICE guidelines recommend it) a course of up to 10 sessions over a 5-8 week period to help relax the muscles around your neck and offer pain relief for your neck and reduce your headache symptoms, eventually reducing the frequency and longevity of them.
4. A crucial aspect of sports therapy involves tailored rehabilitation exercises. Therapists design exercises to strengthen the neck and shoulder muscles, improving posture and reducing the strain that contributes to tension headaches. These exercises also enhance flexibility, preventing muscle tightness.
5. Sports therapists evaluate an individual's posture and work on correcting misalignments. Proper posture is essential for reducing the strain on the neck and shoulder muscles, minimizing the chances of tension headaches.
Conclusion
Tension headaches can be a real hindrance, affecting your daily life and productivity. Sports therapy, with its multifaceted approach encompassing sports massage, rehabilitation exercises, posture correction, and stress management, offers an effective treatment avenue. It targets the root causes of tension headaches, providing relief and helping individuals regain control over their lives.
If you're seeking a drug-free, holistic approach to managing tension headaches, sports therapy with Fully Fit Therapy may be the key to a headache-free future. Consult with Rob to explore how this approach can work for you and help you live a pain-free life.
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You most certainly can. Rob can come to you if you live in and around Newent, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury or the Forest of Dean.
Or if you would prefer to get out of your own home for a session, you can come for your own Massage/Treatment session at the Old Barn, Upleadon, Newent, GL18 1ED
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