Tension headaches

For headache sufferers, understanding the source of their problem is the initial step towards relief. A major cause of headaches is muscular tension in the upper back and neck(tension headache). This tension stems from a number of major sources: Lack of sleep, poor posture, internal and external stress, fatigue, and anxiety. Eliminating these triggers is a good foundation for eliminating your headaches. Physical therapy is another great way to eliminate or reduce symptoms. Your physical therapist may employ modalities like ultra sound, heat or ice, as well as hands on massage treatments. Trigger point needling also is a highly effective way to reduce muscular tension that can lead to tension headaches.