Headaches, when severe are known as migraines can leave a person mentally disabled and unable to perform everyday tasks. Most that experience Migraines will describe a constant sharp pain in their head either with or without neck and shoulder pain.
Migraines have the potential to be caused by your neck and shoulders, most notably poor posture and habits. If you find yourself sitting at a desk for hours a day or you might have a long commute to work, these are the most common habits contributing to your migraines.
Those most at risk of Migraines include:
- Smokers
- Alcohol use
- Inactivity or weakness in arms
- Prolonged periods of sitting
- Previous history of neck disc bulges
- Wisdom tooth and previous dental work
- History of clicking Jaw and clenching at nights.
- Hours of phone/computer use
Physiotherapy can help with those migraines caused and driven by the neck, shoulders and jaw. A tailored program incorporating strength and mobility will improve your pain and prevent you from having a reoccurrence in the future.