Why you may need to see a physical therapist in Harmony, PA, for migraine treatment

Migraine pain is often intense and can cause you to basically shut down until the migraine passes. Migraines can be triggered by several factors like bright lights, smells or loud noises. For many, migraines are also connected to pain and tension in the neck. If you suffer from intense and frequent migraines, physical therapy may […]

Neck pain at the base of the skull: Two issues it can cause

Having neck pain at the base of your skull might seem bad enough, but the causes of this pain can lead to other painful issues, too. Pain in this area is often caused by overly tight suboccipital muscles, which are located at the base of the skull. The pain could also be related to pinching […]

Two muscle groups that cause headaches on top of the head

The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a study that showed about half of adults have had a headache in the past year. One type of headache you may have experienced is a headache on top of your head, which are also called skullcap headaches. These headaches are a form of tension headache, and they can […]

Three physical therapy stretches for tension headaches

Tension headaches are almost an epidemic in the U.S. One article published by the American Medical Association (AMA) reported that 69% of men and 88% of women in this country are affected by this type of headache every year. One way to both treat tension headaches and reduce their frequency is to reduce tension in […]

Two helpful forms of tension headache physical therapy

Tension headaches are often caused by things we deal with every day, such as poor posture and tense upper body muscles. In many cases, people will just take some pain medication and wait for the pain to go away, but this only treats the pain rather than targeting the root cause of your headaches. With […]

Finding treatment for migraines in Allison Park, PA

Occasional head pain is a normal part of life. Headaches can be caused by problems like dehydration or lack of rest that are usually simple enough to address on your own. However, people who suffer from migraines have more obstacles to face. Migraines are severe forms of head pain that are usually related to a […]

What causes neck pain and headaches?

Neck pain and headaches can cause difficulty in one’s day-to-day life and be debilitating when severe or persistent. Understanding the underlying causes of and options available for the reduction of neck pain and headaches are important first steps in addressing this common issue. Physical therapy services provided by the team of rehabilitation experts at Rehab […]

Is too much screen time causing your chronic headaches?

For patients who suffer from chronic headaches, identifying the root cause of them is vital to receiving effective treatment. There are many common causes of chronic headaches and migraines including concussions or whiplash. But there are some causes of chronic headaches you may not expect. For example, could too much screen time be causing your […]

Sinus headache treatment

Patients seeking sinus headache treatment often want nothing more than to relieve the pressure in their nasal passages that is causing pain. Sinus headaches usually appear when you are sick or have a cold. While there is no cure for the common cold, Armor Physical Therapy explains how you can identify and treat sinus headaches. […]

How to tell if you suffer from cervicogenic headaches

There are many types of headaches, but cervicogenic headaches are specifically related to having tightness and tension in the muscles of the back of the neck. The pain can be severe, and often be accompanied by pain or tightness in the neck. Physical therapy can help people with all types of headaches. Rehab Access explains […]

Can Movement Help Your Memory?

You bet!  The relationship between a healthy body and a healthy mind has long been theorized – 1st Century Roman poet Juvenal, for example, once wrote that people should pray for mens sana in corpore sano – a sound mind in a sound body – over power and wealth.  More recently, the connection between physical exercise and […]