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NY 10016
Monday – Friday
08:00 AM – 07:00 PM
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Headaches
What is Headaches?
A headache is a pain in your head or face that’s often described as a pressure that’s throbbing, constant, sharp or dull. Headaches can differ greatly in regard to pain type, severity, location and frequency. Headaches are a very common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives. They’re the most common form of pain and are a major reason cited for days missed at work or school, as well as visits to healthcare providers.
Symptoms
Headache pain results from signals interacting among your brain, blood vessels and surrounding nerves. During a headache, multiple mechanisms activate specific nerves that affect muscles and blood vessels. These nerves send pain signals to your brain, causing a headache.Types of headaches :
There are more than 150 types of headaches. While most headaches aren’t dangerous, certain types can be a sign of a more serious condition. They fall into two main categories:
- Primary Headaches
- Secondary headaches.
Primary Headaches :
Types of primary headaches include :
- Tension-type headaches (most common type of headache).
- Migraine headaches
- Cluster headaches
- New daily persistent headaches (NDPH).
Secondary Headaches :
Types of secondary headaches that aren’t necessarily dangerous and resolve once the underlying condition is treated include :
- Dehydration headache
- Sinus headaches
- Medication overuse headaches
Treatment
Physical Therapy :
A physical therapist will perform a full examination to diagnose the type of headache. Based on their findings, they will develop the most effective treatment plan.Physical therapy has been proven to:
- Decrease or resolve the intensity, frequency, and duration of headaches.
- Decrease medication use.
- Improve function and mobility.
- Improve ease of motion in the neck.
- Improve quality of life.
Manual therapy :
Proven hands-on techniques can:
- Relieve joint and muscle stiffness.
- Increase mobility of the head and neck.
- Decrease muscle tension and spasms.
- Improve muscle performance.
Exercise :
Research has shown that various types of exercises can:
- Decrease pain.
- Improve endurance.
- Decrease inflammation.
- Promote overall healing.
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