Headaches

We provide care for a variety of conditions, including:

✔  Cervicogenic (Neck-related) Headache

✔  Tension Headache

✔  Cluster or Migraine-like Headaches

✔  Post-Traumatic Headache (eg. Whiplash)

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Symptoms We Help With

​Our treatments can relieve and manage symptoms like:​

• Neck pain and stiffness accompanying headaches

• Tension in the shoulders and upper back

• Pain that radiates from the neck to the head

• Sensitivity to light or sound related to tension-type headaches

• Nausea or dizziness linked to musculoskeletal headaches

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What Are Causes of Headaches?

Headaches can arise from various factors, and understanding the underlying cause is key to effective treatment. Common causes include:

• Muscle tension and tightness: Prolonged sitting, poor posture, or repetitive strain can lead to tension in the neck, shoulders, and scalp.

• Cervicogenic issues: Problems originating in the neck, such as joint stiffness or nerve irritation, can trigger referred pain to the head.

• Stress and emotional factors: Stress often leads to muscle tightness or clenching, particularly in the jaw or shoulders, contributing to headaches.

• Lifestyle factors: Lack of sleep, dehydration, or irregular eating habits can increase the likelihood of headaches.

• Injury or trauma: Whiplash or other neck injuries can lead to chronic headaches if not properly addressed.

• Underlying conditions: Conditions like migraines, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, or even certain eye problems may also contribute to persistent headaches.

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By identifying the specific factors contributing to your headaches, we can tailor a treatment plan that addresses both the symptoms and the root cause.

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How Can Physiotherapy Help?

At Lokahi Healthcare, our holistic approach ensures that we treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. Here's how we can assist you:

• Comprehensive assessment: Our first step is a detailed evaluation to understand the nature of your headaches. This includes reviewing your medical history, lifestyle habits and any triggers that may worsen your symptoms.

• Posture and movement analysis: We look at your posture and movement patterns to identify areas of strain or imbalance that could be contributing to your pain.

• Manual therapy: Hands-on techniques such as soft tissue release, joint mobilisation and trigger point release can relieve tension in the neck, shoulders and scalp to reduce headache intensity.

• Targeted exercise programmes: Strengthening and stretching exercises are tailored to improve posture, relieve muscle tension and enhance mobility in the neck and upper back.

• Dry needling: For persistent muscle tightness, this technique helps release tension and improve blood flow to affected areas.

• Stress management strategies: We incorporate breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, or mindfulness practices to help you manage stress-related headaches.

• Education and guidance: We provide practical advice on ergonomics, hydration, and lifestyle adjustments to help prevent recurring headaches.​

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