Headaches and Neck Pain Relief Redmond, WA

Headaches and Neck Pain

What constitutes serious neck and head pain?

The most common head and neck pain complaints include, but are not limited to:

  • Migraines
  • Tension headaches
  • Stiffness and lack of mobility
  • All-over neck soreness
  • Stabbing pain
  • Radiating pain (can go all the way down to the fingers)

Unfortunately, many people don’t seek treatment for their neck pain and headaches until they have suffered for several months.

In some cases, the causes of your headaches or neck pain may be obvious. A recent car accident or a sports injury, for example. However, problems can develop through poor posture or from having to perform the same action repeatedly. If you spend a lot of time at your desk or in the car, the resulting muscle weakness can add to the problem.

What are the consequences of not getting help?

Patients who seek treatment for their neck-centered issues are often surprised to learn that some other problems they’ve been experiencing might be related. So even if you can “live with” not being able to turn your neck fully, other problems can accumulate.

For example, if you have chronic migraines or frequent bouts of tension headaches, a pinched nerve in your neck may actually be the culprit, rather than your diet or your busy schedule. You may find that the problems you’ve been having with shoulder mobility — or shooting pains down your arms and hands — often spring from compressed nerves in your spine.

Untreated neck pain can even lead to issues you might never expect, such as balance problems or trouble gripping objects. This is because each of the nerve roots located in your upper spine are connected to other parts of your body, from your biceps to each of your little fingers.

Physical Therapy for Headaches and Neck Pain in Redmond

Once we’ve pinpointed the main cause of your neck pain, stiffness, or headaches, our physical therapist will develop a treatment plan with you. In your sessions, you’ll be taken through moves that build strength and flexibility. Our team of physical therapists will also help you learn how to better position yourself during your daily life to avoid relapses, including moving and posture tips.

Contact us at Bridle Trails Physical Therapy in Redmond, WA so our physical therapist can help you resolve the debilitating neck pain you’re feeling now – and learn how to prevent it in the future.

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