Neck therapy offers headache relief

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Study finds exercise and manipulation often reduce need for medication

Recent research out of Australia looked at people with chronic headaches stemming from the neck, called cervicogenic headaches. Such headaches are typically the most pronounced on one side, increase with neck postures or movements, and are associated with tenderness of upper neck joints.

The researchers compared the effect of treatment provided by specially trained physical therapists, which included either only manipulative therapy to the neck, only specific exercise therapy to the neck, or a combination of both therapies. The research subjects had treatment for six weeks. The researchers found that all treatments significantly reduced headache frequency and intensity and reduced neck pain, as compared to those who did not have therapy, with sustained improvement one year later."

Physical Therapy and Myofascial Release can help you feel less pain, move better, have more energy, and avoid surgery and medications. Check out this video for some excellent self treatment techniques and exercises if you have neck pain, headaches or migraines