Headaches

7 Jun, 2021

Why turn to a physical therapist for help with chronic neck pain and headaches?

You’ve been feeling neck pain and having headaches for months, so you seek help from a medical professional. This professional tells you something that you don’t expect. What they likely told you is that you have a neck problem that’s causing cervicogenic headaches, and you’re not the only person who is dealing with the chronic

12 Apr, 2021

Why should I consider physical therapy for cervicogenic headache treatment?

It may not be easy to answer this question unless you know something about the goals of physical therapy. In general, physical therapists seek to help improve your ability to move, your flexibility and your strength. These are all goals that can benefit people who need cervicogenic headache treatment. What are cervicogenic headaches? Cervicogenic headaches

4 Nov, 2020

Can neck pain cause headaches? What can you do about it?

The short answer to the question “Can neck pain cause headaches?” is yes. However, we suspect you want to know more. You want to know not only how neck pain can cause your headaches. You want to know what causes it and how you can treat and prevent it. How does neck pain cause headaches?

1 Oct, 2020

How physical therapy helps with 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 Rehab Access physical therapist, you can experience immediate pain relief from stress-related headaches and other ailments that may be contributing to your suffering.

5 Jul, 2020

What you need to know about neck pain and headaches from stress

Stress is nothing more than our reaction to something 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

4 Jun, 2020

Understanding the connection between neck pain and headaches in the back of the head

It rarely fails. You feel pain in your neck, and after a while, you also develop a headache in the back of your head. It’s not a coincidence that these two issues occur together. In fact, both are common issues. Researchers estimate that about 50% of people experience headaches in any given year. Neck pain

3 Mar, 2020

What to do when dealing with frequent headaches from neck pain

Headaches related to neck pain, also known as cervicogenic headaches, affect millions of people each year. Although not as common as other types of headaches such as migraines and tension headaches, headaches from neck pain can have a devastating impact on quality of life for the people they affect. Dealing with headaches and neck pain

8 Sep, 2019

Two muscle groups that cause headaches on top of the head

The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a study that showed about half of adults have had a headache in the past year. One type of headache you may have experienced is a headache on top of your head, which are also called skullcap headaches. These headaches are a form of tension headache, and they can

3 Sep, 2019

Are you living with chronic migraines? You don’t have to

Anyone who has to live with the excruciating pain of chronic migraines understands the extremely negative impact they can have on your life. From decreased productivity at work to being unable to spend quality time with your family and friends, migraines can take a lot of the joy and energy out of your life. While

4 May, 2019

How can physical therapy treat chronic headaches?

Headaches are reportedly experienced by about half of adults at least once per year. It is one of the more common pain-related symptoms. For most, these symptoms are occasional and short term. However, in some cases the pain associated with headaches is persistent. These cases fall into the category of headache disorders; a serious and