Expert PT Services For Different Types Of Headaches
Headaches aren’t just painful — they’re disruptive. From dull, nagging tension headaches that make it hard to focus to migraines that take you out of your daily routine completely, living with frequent headaches can feel exhausting and isolating.
At Case Physical Therapy, we believe you shouldn’t have to accept headaches as part of your “normal.” That’s why we take the time to really understand what’s driving your pain. Whatever the cause, we’ll create a plan that helps you feel better now — and gives you tools to prevent headaches from controlling your life in the future.
Headache Pain: Understanding The Real Source
Not all headaches start in your head. In fact, many are linked to issues in the muscles and joints around your neck, shoulders or jaw. Something as simple as clenching your jaw or carrying tension in your shoulders can create a chain reaction that leads to recurring headaches — or makes existing pain worse.
These issues are sometimes overlooked during traditional care, which is why a full-body approach to treatment can make such a difference. By addressing the real source of your discomfort, physical therapy doesn’t just ease the pain — it helps you break the cycle so headaches become less frequent and less intense.
Common Types Of Headaches We Treat
Headaches aren’t one-size-fits-all. At Case Physical Therapy, we evaluate what type of headache you’re experiencing, so we can create a plan that targets the source of your pain and supports lasting relief.
Cervicogenic Headache Treatment
These headaches are often caused by problems in the neck — like joint stiffness, muscle tension or poor posture. The pain often develops in the neck or base of the skull and radiates upward, sometimes paired with stiffness or limited range of motion.
Our cervicogenic headache treatment focuses on restoring movement, releasing tight muscles and building strength to prevent flare-ups.
Tension Headache PT Services
If you’ve ever felt a dull, tight pressure around your head after a long day, you’ve likely experienced a tension headache, which often comes from stress, fatigue or poor posture.
We use a combination of hands-on therapy, posture training and education on how to relieve tension headaches to help you feel better — and keep the pain from coming back.
Migraine Headache Relief
Migraines can be especially debilitating, and they often have multiple triggers. Whether you’re dealing with classic migraine symptoms or dizziness from a vestibular migraine, we design treatment plans that help you better manage your symptoms.
Through PT for migraines, including physical therapy for vestibular migraines, we focus on reducing intensity, improving function and building strategies to avoid future episodes. Our team will also address muscle imbalances in the neck and upper back due to poor, sustained postures over time.
How Physical Therapy For Headaches Can Help
At Case PT, we combine hands-on care, targeted exercises and education to treat your symptoms and prevent them from coming back. Your treatment plan may include:
- Manual therapy — Gentle techniques to release tight muscles in the neck, jaw and shoulders that contribute to headaches.
- Posture and movement training — Guidance to improve how you sit, stand and move throughout your day, reducing strain that often triggers pain.
- Strengthening and mobility exercises — Targeted exercises to support the neck and shoulders, improve stability and restore healthy movement.
- Vestibular rehabilitation — For patients with vestibular migraines, balance and coordination training can reduce dizziness and improve quality of life.
- Stress and tension management strategies — Education and techniques to help you manage stress, one of the most common headache triggers.
By treating the underlying causes instead of masking symptoms, physical therapy for headaches helps you regain control of your life — with fewer interruptions from pain.
Headache Pain Treatment
Address The Root Of Head Pain
Pain in the head is often caused by coordinating muscles in the neck, back and shoulders – we make sure we know the real cause before we begin healing.
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Start Feeling Better Today
You don’t have to keep living with headaches that disrupt your days and drain your energy. At Case Physical Therapy in Houston, we make it easy to take the first step toward lasting relief with a plan built entirely around your needs.
Whether you’re dealing with tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches or migraines, our experienced team is ready to help you find a way forward. Schedule your first appointment today and see how expert physical therapy can make a difference in your life.
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