Different types of headaches

Physic pearls from future physio, Elmie

Have you ever noticed that you can experience different types of headaches? While they are a pain in the neck (pun intended), we can get some helpful clues about what is causing your headache and how to treat it, based on the way you describe your pain.

While there are many different kinds, cervicogenic headaches are the most common. They typically occur secondary to a muscular or joint dysfunction stemming from your shoulders, neck, jaw or temple. They can be triggered by awkward postures and movements… something that is all too common when working from home! Research also shows that physiotherapists can effectively treat tension headaches, cluster headaches and migraines.

Physiotherapy offers a variety of effective manual therapy techniques, strengthening and stretching exercises to address the cause of your pain. They are also excellent in providing great advice on how you can avoid your headache in the future.