Physical Therapy for Headaches and Migraines
Are frequent headaches or migraines interfering with your focus, productivity, or sleep? At Bodyworks Physical Therapy in Fargo, we help patients find long-lasting relief through personalized, hands-on physical therapy. If you’ve been relying on pain medication for short-term relief, physical therapy offers an effective alternative that treats the source, not just the symptoms.
What Causes Your Headaches?
Whether you’re dealing with tension headaches, posture-related pain, or recurring migraines, our expert team is here to uncover the root cause and create a personalized plan for lasting relief. While migraines can have many triggers, including hormonal changes, treating the cervical spine through physical therapy may help reduce their frequency or intensity.
Find Lasting Relief with Physical Therapy
If you’ve tried medication but still suffer from frequent headaches or migraines, it’s time to try something new. Our one-on-one care helps you understand the source of your symptoms and equips you with tools to prevent them from coming back.
Common Headache Types We Treat
Our physical therapists have advanced training in managing various types of headaches, including:
- Tension Headaches – Often linked to neck, shoulder, or jaw muscle tightness.
- Cervicogenic Headaches – Originating from the cervical spine and radiating pain to the head and face.
- TMJ-Related Headaches – Connected to temporomandibular joint dysfunction, jaw tension, and grinding.
- Postural Headaches – Caused by prolonged sitting, screen time, and poor ergonomics.
- Migraine-Associated Neck Pain – Neck dysfunction can trigger or worsen migraine symptoms. Treating the cervical spine may help reduce how often migraines occur.
We understand that each type presents differently, which is why we take the time to assess your specific symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle habits to develop a treatment plan that works for you.
Not sure which type you’re experiencing? Request an appointment and let our team perform a thorough assessment.
How Physical Therapy Helps Headaches & Migraines
At Bodyworks Physical Therapy, we combine hands-on manual therapy, postural training, targeted exercises, and ergonomic guidance to reduce headache frequency and intensity. Our approach may include:
- Manual therapy to release tight muscles and improve joint mobility
- Postural retraining to correct forward head and shoulder posture
- TMJ therapy for jaw-related tension and dysfunction
- Strengthening exercises for neck, shoulder, and upper back muscles
- Stretching routines to relieve muscle tension
- Education on ergonomics and daily habits that may contribute to your symptoms
- Gentle movement strategies to reduce migraine frequency and intensity
While PT may not eliminate migraines entirely, it can significantly reduce triggers, improve tolerance to daily activities, and enhance quality of life.
Still have questions about how headache & migraine therapy works or if it’s the right option for you?
Contact our team today to learn more and schedule your therapy session.
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