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Most people feel that they have to spend hours a day working out or attending the gym in order to keep fit. That’s why many of us find ourselves saying we don’t have time to exercise!
However, it doesn’t take hours out of your day to workout and remain physically fit. There are a few simple elements you can integrate into your everyday routine that will lead to a better, more active lifestyle.
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Each individual’s treatment strategy is different, but many physiotherapists use many of the same approaches.
Examples include soft tissue mobilization, heat or ice compression, muscle release, cervical traction, body mobilization, stretching, strengthening, muscle energy techniques, and McKenzie-based spine diagnosis and therapy.
With all treatment plans, you should expect to obtain details that will support your in-office experience.
Although the end goal of physiotherapy is pain relief, there are some critical things along the way that your physiotherapist will help you address so that you can achieve a decrease in pain.
3 common PT methods include:
A licensed physiotherapist can conduct a complete physical exam of your body and condition, as well as ask you the appropriate questions regarding your health history.
He or she will be able to figure out what type of headache you’re experiencing and determine the best way to combat it and bring much-needed pain relief.
During your first visit, you can expect most of the following:
Depending on whether your physiotherapist determines that you’re dealing with stress-related headaches, you will begin to work together to create a care plan that will successfully meet your physical health goals.
If your physiotherapist’s evaluation determines a different type of headache, he or she will likely refer you to a different type of healthcare professional for treatment.
Tension headaches often occur as a result of high stress, poor posture, problems with the neck or jaw, fatigue, or arthritis. They can also be encountered when you feel nervous or depressed.
Tension headaches occur when the neck and scalp muscles contract or become tense, and people can start experiencing them at any age, although they’re the most common type of headache in adults and older teens.
Stress-related headaches usually begin at the back of the head and travel to the top of the head and eyes. You can also feel pressure on your face around your jaw and cheeks when you experience this kind of headache.
Many people have related this kind of pain to wearing a tight hat, their hair being tightly pulled back, or a squeezing sensation in the head.
Most people experience headaches as they grow older. Many headaches go away on their own and don’t need medical intervention.
However, severe headaches that recur frequently and interfere with quality of life often demand attention from a professional.
First, you must identify the type of headache you’re experiencing. Then from there, a comprehensive treatment plan can be created according to your specific needs for pain relief.
Physiotherapists are skilled at diagnosing different types of headaches and can develop simple strategies for pain relief from stress-related headaches.
Below are 10 common types of headaches, according to Healthline:
If you’re unsure what kind of headache you’re experiencing, no problem! Your physiotherapist will be able to diagnose and treat it accordingly.
There is no justification why you need to continue living in constant pain and discomfort with so many care options open to you.
Contact our office today to experience long-lasting pain relief from stress-related headaches and boost your quality of life!
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