A Heads Up on Treatment for Headaches & Migraines
Pounding. Pulsating. Throbbing. Squeezing. Splitting. Vise-like. People who’ve never experienced headache don’t get it. “It’s only a headache” isn’t anything someone who suffers serious headaches would utter. If your headaches are frequent and are making you miss out on life, consider CORA.
CORA Understands. What’s More, We Can Help.
Physical therapy has been shown to decrease the frequency, intensity, and duration of headaches.
Headaches and Migraines Symptoms
- Blind spots or partial loss of vision (aura)
- Decreased range of motion in neck
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Flashing, sparkling or twinkling lights (aura)
- Muscle tension and tightness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pain in head
- Sensitivity to light, smell or sound
- Teeth grinding or bruxing
- Upper back and neck pain
Headaches and Migraines Conditions CORA Treats:
- Post-concussion
- Falls
- Muscle and joint problems of the neck or jaw (TMJ)
- Poor posture
- Sinus issues
- Stress
- Surgery
- Vascular problems
- Vehicle accidents
- No obvious cause
Treatments CORA Offers for Headaches and Migraines
- Dry needling
- Behavior modification
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Relaxation techniques and stress management
- Patient education
- Postural exercise
- Range of motion and flexibility exercises
- Manual therapy
- McKenzie-based therapy
- Modalities such as heat, ice and electrical stimulation
- Therapeutic exercise for strengthening
- Traction
