How to Relieve a Headache in the Back of Your Head

Headaches are an annoying part of life for many of us. Whether they happen sporadically or are nearly constant companions, a headache can interfere with your ability to focus, move around, or simply enjoy your day. And as anyone who’s had a lot of headaches can tell you, not all headaches the same—they have different […]

5 options for spinal headache treatment

A spinal headache, also known as a post-dural puncture headache, is a type of headache that can happen after a lumbar puncture or spinal tap. It is characterized by a throbbing headache that worsens when you sit or stand but improves when you lie down. A spinal headache can be an uncomfortable and challenging experience, […]

Cervicogenic headache treatment: 4 common methods of pain relief

We’ve all experienced a headache at one time or another. From staring at a computer screen for hours at work to not drinking enough water, there are many everyday reasons that you can develop a headache. But not many people know that there are multiple types of headaches. In fact, there’s a headache that doesn’t […]

How to tell if a pinched nerve in your neck is causing your headache

Do you have consistent headaches in addition to neck pain? You may be experiencing symptoms of a pinched nerve. A pinched nerve in your neck can cause several different types of headaches, depending on where the nerve is pinched and how long the nerve has been compressed. Often, symptoms are triggered by things like a […]

4 cervicogenic headache exercises you’ll want to know about when your head starts pounding

A cervicogenic headache is throbbing pain that most often starts at the base of the skull, where your neck meets your head. The headache usually becomes worse, spreading from the neck into the back and sides of the head. Cervicogenic headache pain is usually felt on one side of the head, but can also spread […]

Can a pinched nerve be the cause of my recurring headaches?

Can a pinched nerve cause headaches? Pinched nerves can cause muscle spasms, headaches and other symptoms in the neck. The headaches they cause are known as cervicogenic headaches. A pinched nerve may resolve itself naturally. In some instances, however, they can be debilitating. It may interest you to learn more about pinched nerves in your […]

4 exercises that can help ease your cervicogenic headache

Cervicogenic headaches are a type of headache that can be caused by irritation or inflammation of the nerves, ligaments and tendons in your neck. They’re believed to come from a misalignment of your upper cervical spine, which is located in the back of your neck.  Get relief with physical therapy at our Harmony, Allison Park &or […]

What are my treatment options for jaw pain and a headache?

There are many options that can help treat your jaw pain and headaches, especially if you seek help from a physical therapist. The combination of these symptoms is often caused by a specific category of issue. Collectively, this category is called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction.  TMJ dysfunction includes just about any issue that affects the […]

Can neck pain cause headaches? What can you do about it?

The short answer to the question “Can neck pain cause headaches?” is yes. However, we suspect you want to know more. You want to know not only how neck pain can cause your headaches. You want to know what causes it and how you can treat and prevent it. How does neck pain cause headaches? […]

Five benefits of treating chronic headaches with aquatic therapy

Pounding pain in your head. Blurred vision. A wave of fatigue. It’s likely that you’ve experienced these and other headache symptoms before. After all, it’s estimated that 96% of us will have at least one headache in our lifetime. Most of the time, headaches go away within a few hours and can easily be treated […]

Two simple tips that can help you avoid cervicogenic headaches

Cervicogenic headaches are often misdiagnosed as simply a headache with neck pain, when really this condition is an underlying issue of neurological disorder or disease in the neck that causes the headache. If you stand up tall with your back against the wall and your head is tilted forward away from the wall, then you […]

Treating your neck issues can also help treat your headaches

Figuring out how to address a headache naturally may seem almost impossible to you. Instead, you may simply reach for a bottle of pain medication to help dull the pain. Unfortunately, this scenario is far too familiar for many people. Medical research shows that 96% of us will experience a headache at some point. Instead […]