Did you know that headaches rank third among the most prevalent types of pain? That is correct. Headaches are very frequent and can be extremely debilitating, affecting a person’s quality of life. Dealing with headaches on a daily basis can be incredibly difficult and it can leave a person fatigued.

Fortunately, through physical therapy, long term relief is possible. A trained physical therapist can help you achieve immediate pain relief from stress-related headaches as well as any other pain conditions or ailments that may be contributing to your discomfort. Below we have outlined the different types of headaches and the causes for them, and explain how physical therapy can help. Contact us today at Fortify Physical Therapy!

As people age, they are more likely to have headaches. Many headaches are self-resolving and do not require medical attention. Severe headaches that reoccur regularly and impair quality of life, on the other hand, typically necessitate medical treatment.

To begin, you must determine the type of headache you’re having. Then, based on your unique pain reduction needs, a complete treatment plan can be developed. Physical therapists are trained to diagnose various forms of headaches and to devise easy pain-relieving treatments for stress-related headaches.