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1. How Physiotherapy
Works for Headaches at
Metro Physio?

2. Most of us have felt and suffered from
headaches in our lives. Some of us even
encounter headaches on a monthly or daily basis
and it can be very frustrating to take painkillers
and other medicines to stop the headache every
time.
There are a few physiotherapy techniques which
can help you get rid of your headaches.

3. Some of such physiotherapy techniques are explained in detail
Even though the majority of the population gets headaches at one time
or another, most don’t realize that there are different types of
headaches that can be associated with different causes. The most
common type of headache and one that generally responds well to
physiotherapy treatment is called a cervicogenic headache.
Stiff joints in the upper neck are the
primary cause of cervicogenic
headaches. Under ideal circumstances,
joints are allowed to glide freely to
provide pain-free movement of the
neck. If a joint, surrounding ligaments
or muscles are injured or irritated, the
joints can become stiff and cause pain to
be referred into areas of the head or
around the eyes.
Cervicogenic
Headache

4. Here is a list of symptoms that are generally associated
with this type of headache:
Constant and dull ache
Slow onset with an unclear cause
May be present for days, weeks or even months
Stiffness or restricted movement of the neck
Pain is worse on one side

5. Some of the treatment methods may include :-
 Joint Mobilizations:
Passive movement techniques that aim to restore full pain-free joint range
of motion and overall movement of the neck.

6.  Stretching:
A regular stretching program is key in maintaining the flexibility of the
neck muscles, which helps maximize function.

7.  Needling (Acupuncture or IMS):
Acupuncture involves insertion of tiny needles to stimulate specific points
near the surface of the skin in order to help restore blood flow and alter
many conditions.
IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation)
involves the same needles but follows
completely different concept. The
needles are inserted directly into a
muscle to help relieve any muscle
tension that could be irritating
surrounding joints or nerves.

8.  FewTips To Help Manage Headaches On Your Own
Improve your posture while standing & sitting at work, home and even
while driving
Sit/stand up straight
Pull the shoulders back and down
Stretch out those muscles!
Stretches should be held for AT LEAST 30 seconds (a minute is even
better) and done several times throughout the day
Keep hydrated!

9. Mail us:-
info@metrophysio.co.uk
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01617457551
01515152323
URL:-
www.metrophysio.co.uk