The term cervicogenic means stemming from the cervical spine. The majority of headaches seen in physician’s offices are of cervicogenic origin. The upper neck is an incredible matrix of muscles, nerves, fascial tissue, blood vessels and other vital tissues. Much of the branching blood vessels that supply the scalp and brain are affected by tightness in the scalene and trapezius muscle insertions.
Muscle tightness from stress and altered breathing patterns affect the function of the neck causing pain and reduced blood flow to the scalp, triggering headaches and even migraines. Furthermore, poor thoracic and forward head posture increases the abnormal pressures to the cervical spine and arteries piercing through the fascia and muscles to the scalp.
Most people with cervicogenic headaches typically experience headaches to the forehead and temples as well as neck pain towards the end of the day. This is due to the fatigue of the cervical spine and thoracic muscles associated with poor posture and function. A recent study showed that conservative treatment with manual physical therapy for the neck, resulted in diminished headaches and neck pain in the patients involved. Contact UNIQ Physical Therapy today in order to relieve your headaches and neck pain.
The First Line Of Treatment For Neck Pain And Headaches
Physical therapy in Warminster, PA and Lansdale, PA are the best choice for patients with cervicogenic headaches and neck pain. Our physical therapists are experts in analyzing joint and muscle movement. We work with you to pinpoint the mechanism of the headaches and put together a treatment plan that will help you achieve quick pain relief.
Long-Term Results
While medication can help reduce pain and inflammation temporarily, physical therapy works with your patients for long-term results. By increasing the flexibility of the cervical musculature, gentle strengthening and posture re-education, we can help you experience long-term results for your neck pain and headaches.
We provide effective relief for:
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Radiculopathy
- Herniated discs
- Bulging discs
- Poor posture
- Neck pain & stiffness
- Tension headaches
- Stenosis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Degenerative disc disease
- Whiplash
For Cervicogenic headache relief, come to our Warminster, PA and Lansdale, PA clinic!
Physical therapy could be the key to a healthier, headache-free life. Make an appointment with UNIQ Physical Therapy today if you are in Warminster, PA or in Lansdale, PA and need headache relief!
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