There are millions of doctors appointments every year attributed to migraines and headaches, and there is not yet evidence to show if there is a hereditary link that predisposes certain people to this problem.

Many people cannot find a relief for this condition, after trying over the counter medications, different pills and potions and numerous different brands of headache tablets. This is what drives many people to seek additional help with this condition. Many people are also unaware that Migraine headaches can be alleviated through physiotherapy techniques.

There are many different classifications of headaches and migraines, many having different origins and characteristics. It is believed that a 90% majority of headaches originate from the neck, be it through posture, tight muscles, restricted or disturbed nerve supply, impeded blood supply or movement dysfunctions.

The most common type of headache that a physiotherapist deals with is tension headache. These originate typically from the neck muscles which spasm or become tight either through postural dysfunction or restricted vertebral movement. A Tension headache usually presents with a pain across the forehead and in the temples, with occasional pain behind the eyes and eyebrows. These can normally be relieved relatively easily through soft tissue massage techniques, postural correction and core neck retraining, all techniques that a good physiotherapist will employ to combat this type of headache.

Migraines are often deemed to be more intense headaches, of which their exact causative factors are unknown. Many physiotherapists believe that Migraines are a result of a misaligned cervical spinal column. This type of headache is commonly treated with great effect by physiotherapists using manipulations and or acupuncture.

If you suffer form headaches or Migraines or know anyone that does, why not give Total Therapy Bournemouth a call and book in with our of out chartered physiotherapists to have a full assessment. They will then recommend the best course of treatment to alleviate your headaches and measures to prevent them returning.