Headaches and Migraines

There are many kinds of headaches and migraines. Some respond better to physical therapy than others. Sometimes physical therapy for headaches is most effective when combined with massage, acupuncture, medical, or chiropractic treatment.

The kinds of headaches that come from the upper neck are often muscular and respond well to manual therapy, postural training, and possibly gentle traction. Ria offers these services.

The kinds of headaches that affect the eyes can respond to very gentle manual release therapy. Ria offers this service.

The kinds of headaches that involve the jaw can respond to craniosacral therapy. Ria offers this service.

The kinds of headaches that go along with a woman’s menstrual cycle or cause nausea do not respond as readily to physical therapy and medical intervention is recommended.