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Cervicogenic
Headache
Often characterized by:
Pain in neck, TMJ, or ear
Pain when moving neck
Pain with sustained postures
Typically pain one side of the head
Lasts > 2 hours
Limited neck motion
Headaches

Define your Headache:
Tension
Headache
Often characterized by:
Tightening/pressing pain
Pain both sides of the head
Lasts minutes to days
Tenderness to muscles
Light/sound sensitivity
Migraine
Often characterized by:
Pain one side of head
Pulsating/severe pain
Aggravated by activity
Light/sound sensitivity
Neuralgia
Often characterized by:
Sinus
Headache
Often characterized by:
Cluster
Headache
Often characterized by:
Sharp, burning around eye
Lasts 15 minutes to 3 hours
Interrupts sleep
Both sides of the head
Lasts minutes to days
Tenderness to muscles
Light/sound sensitivity
How can Physical Therapy help?
Although we may fall into one category, it is common for patients to experience multiple types of headaches throughout the month. This is why a holistic approach to care is necessary.
Interested in a natural, medication free approach to headaches?
Common treatments include:
Cervical joint mobilization
Soft tissue mobilization
Dry needling
Cervical stability training
Postural re-education
Ergonomics training
Oculomotor training
Diet/nutrition management
Sleep training
Stress management
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