Physical Therapy treatments for Migraine headaches

The physical therapist conducts a thorough examination of your body that includes a review of your health history. Your therapist will ask you questions and will perform tests to determine the most likely cause of your headaches. If the evaluation indicates the type of headache you have such as sinus, migraine, or cluster the treatment would vary accordingly.

Can Physical Therapy treat Migraine headaches?

During the beginning of a migraine headache, physical therapy can be used widely to reduce the attacking pain. Ice & relaxation techniques are used as modalities along with particular kind of massage techniques.
Migraine headaches usually occur with a feeling of discomfort and tension in the neck area. Stretching exercises can be useful in reducing this discomfort. However the effects of all these measures vary from person to person. It also depends on the underlying reason for discomfort.

The physical therapist corrects the problem causing your pain and helps you learn the prevention of headaches through minor changes in your posture and lifestyle:
• Improves neck mobility
• Improves your strength
• Improves your posture

This is achieved through a series of Physical Therapy Regimes like:
• Spinal manipulation
• Neck mobilization
• Strengthening
• Stretching
• Posture education
• Exercise education

We at Optimum Rehab Physical Therapy would be happy to discuss any of these options with you regarding Physical Therapy treatments for Migraine headaches. Our goal is to ensure optimal health for you. We are located at twin locations of Upper East Side and Wall Street, New York city.