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Pain of any type that occurs in any part of the head is called a headache.
There are many different types of headaches, and just as many causes of headaches unfortunately. The International Headache Society describes several different categories of headache:
Most headaches are harmless and typically can and does resolve on their own, although severe headaches that recur frequently can affect your ability to do your daily activities and can reduce your quality of life.
Good news is that there is effective treatment for almost every type of headache.
The main challenge in treating headaches effectively is primarily in assessment and diagnosis: determining the type of headache, its cause, and in developing an appropriate treatment plan that will reduce both its frequency and intensity.
Our senior physiotherapists can help determine the type of headache you have and are experts in managing pain from tension-type headaches.
Headaches, like back pain, are one of the most common of all physical complaints and can be one of the most frustrating to manage. Pain of any type that occurs in any part of the head is called a headache.
Tension-type headaches (also called muscle-spasm headaches) are the most common types of headaches in adults. They may be caused by a
A problem in the neck, head, or jaw; such as an injury or arthritis can lead to tension in the muscles at the back of the head and to increased pressure on the nerves to the face and head. Poor posture can also cause these muscles to become overworked, which can trigger a headache.
A tension-type headache typically begins at the back of the head and spreads to the top of the head and the eyes.
Patient may feel an increase in facial pain along the cheeks near the jaw bone.
Some describe a tightness, a sensation of someone tugging on their hair, or a feeling of wearing a tight cap. These headaches can worsen with specific positions - such as sitting at a desk - and may ease with rest.
We will conduct a thorough examination that includes a review of your health history. We also will ask you questions and will perform tests to determine the most likely cause of your headaches. For example, Ask you:
If it appears that you do have tension-type headaches, we will work with you to design a plan of care to meet your goals. If the evaluation indicates that you may have a different type of headache--such as
we likely will refer you to another health care professional for additional diagnostic tests and treatment.
We will work with you to correct the problems that are causing your pain and will help you learn to prevent headaches through simple changes in your posture and lifestyle:
Improve neck mobility
We use a specialized technique called manual therapy to increase movement and relieve pain and to stretch the muscles of the back of the neck.
Improve your strength
We will teach you exercises to increase the strength of the muscles that help stabilize your upper back and neck to improve your posture and endurance and make it easier for you to sit or stand for longer periods of time without discomfort.
Improve your posture
We will teach you to ways to improve your posture. Whether it is simply pushing your chest out or pulling your shoulder blades backward and together, slight modifications to everyday living can make a vast improvement in posture.
Modify your workstation or home office. Tips may include:
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Phoenix Rehab Group works with specialist physiotherapists and rehab therapists who are highly trained, qualified, experienced and passionate to provide high level of expert care to our patients.
HAND THERAPY & SPLINTING
Patients who sustained injuries to their elbows, forearms, hands, wrists (sprains and fractures) and fingers, usually will benefit / require Hand Therapy to increase the function of their hand following injuries or post-operations as well as custom made hand splints.
Commonly treated hand pain injuries includes
CLINICAL PILATES & WELLNESS PILATES
Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility and breathing.
It is a system of safe and effective exercises, which meet specific individual needs, to treat a wide range of injuries and conditions.
You may do Pilates as matwork or with the reformer or both, and every session will be customized 100% to your fitness, injury and tolerance.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM)
DEEP TISSUE RELEASE & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY
Sports and deep tissue release massage helps to increase nutrient-rich blood flow to tired, tight and tense muscles to
It also prevents muscles from scar tissue micro-tears (and potential ruptures), and increases muscle performance.
Done regularly, it will keeps your muscles healthy and fit with body/movement-confidence. Read the benefits of regular deep tissue release therapy here.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
All our allied health therapists and TCM physicians are fully insured and registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Board (TCMB).
See our entire team here with introductions and their specializations.
At the first session, our specialist physiotherapists will carry out a thorough assessment, helping them to select the most appropriate treatment to help you recover as well as provide treatment in the same session.
Follow up sessions are inline to provide expert treatment for your pain as well as prescribing specific exercises to reduce your risk of re-injury and giving you a long term solution.
We appreciate you as our valued clients and want you to know that the # 1 way we grow as a clinic / brand is through word of mouth referrals from valued patients like yourself.
We do not rely on advertising - instead, we prefer and appreciate the goodwill and positive reinforcement from patients. When you have the chance, please tell your family, friends and physicians about the positive results and experience you have had in our physio clinics.
Call or WhatsApp / SMS your name, preferred date, time and inquiries to +6588001830
Email any questions on symptoms / condition / insurance / preferred physiotherapy timings to nigel@phoenixrehabgroup.com
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