Did you know that physical therapy can help with headaches and migraines? In fact, physical therapy is often recommended as a treatment option for these conditions. There are many reasons why PT can be beneficial for headaches and migraines, and our team at Senara Health and Healing Center & Spa is here to explain them. Get in touch with our team in Peoria to schedule an appointment today!
Physical Therapy Can Help Reduce Inflammation and Pain One of the main reasons physical therapy can be beneficial for headaches and migraines is to help reduce inflammation and pain. Physical therapists are trained to assess your body’s current condition and develop a personalized treatment plan that includes exercises, stretches, and other activities that can target areas in the head and neck where headaches originate from. By doing this, you can help reduce inflammation and pain while also increasing flexibility and mobility. Physical Therapy Can Promote Good Posture Another way physical therapy can help with headaches is to promote proper posture. Poor posture can cause tension in the neck, shoulders, and head which can lead to chronic headaches and migraines. Physical therapists can teach you exercises and stretches that can help improve posture and reduce tension in those areas, thus reducing the severity of headaches. Physical Therapy Can Improve Muscle Strength Physical therapy can also be useful in helping to strengthen muscles that are often involved when it comes to headaches and migraines. Physical therapists can assess your body’s current muscle strength and then work with you to design a program to target those areas in order to build strength and improve mobility. This can help reduce the frequency of headaches and migraines over time. Physical Therapy Can Help Reduce Stress Levels Finally, physical therapy can be beneficial for headaches and migraines by helping to reduce stress levels. Exercise has been shown to help reduce stress levels and physical therapists are trained to create an exercise program tailored for you. This will help alleviate the stress that can often trigger headaches and migraines, allowing you to feel better overall. 
At Senara Health and Healing Center & Spa, our physical therapy specialists understand how painful chronic headaches and migraines can be and are here to help you find relief. Our team is committed to helping you achieve your goals and will create a customized plan for you that includes exercises, stretches, and other activities that can target the cause of headaches. Contact us in Peoria today to learn more about how physical therapy can help with headaches!
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