How can physiotherapy help with headaches and neck pain?

We have all experienced a headache or neck pain at some point. These pains are two of the most common complaints affecting the general population. And they are no doubt one of the most recurring reasons for which your patients visit your clinic.

And it's no surprise. According to a report by the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN), up to 99% of women and 89% of men have experienced headaches at some point in their lives, while neck pain affects around 80% of the population.

Fortunately, physiotherapy is an effective and safe treatment option to reduce pain and improve the quality of life of those who suffer from these pains. This Telic blog article will take a closer look at how physiotherapy can help relieve headaches and neck pain.

How physiotherapy can help solve headaches

Physiotherapy is a medical discipline focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Unlike other treatments, physiotherapy does not only treat the symptoms, but also addresses the underlying causes of headaches and neck pain.

In this regard, physiotherapy is effective in treating headaches and neck pain, as it helps to improve posture, mobility and muscle strength in these areas. Physiotherapy can also help reduce stress, anxiety and muscle tension, which often contribute to headaches and neck pain.

Different methods and techniques can be used in physiotherapy to treat headaches. Cranial, trapezius and SCM massage therapy, for example, can be effective in relaxing the musculature and improving the blood supply and vascularisation of the affected area.

Myofascial therapy, such as dry needling or inhibition, can help reduce muscle tension and improve mobility and range of movement. Stretching, structural and cranial osteopathy, electrotherapy and radiofrequency can also be effective in reducing pain and improving the patient's quality of life.

Physiotherapy for neck pain

Physiotherapy is a recommended alternative for relieving pain in the neck area, as it can reduce cervical pain, improve mobility in the area, accelerate the patient's recovery process, increase irrigation and vascularisation in the area and contribute to better cervical relaxation.

Neck pain, also known as cervical pain, is one of the most common complaints suffered by the population. Fortunately, physiotherapy offers an appropriate response to this condition through personalised techniques and treatments. After a preliminary diagnosis, the most appropriate techniques are applied to treat neck pain and other symptoms that may be present.

Neck pain can result from problems in the structures of the neck, muscles, nerves, bones (vertebrae) or intervertebral discs. Physiotherapy can address the underlying causes of these pains, rather than simply treating the symptoms.

Telic products that can facilitate physiotherapeutic therapies to alleviate headaches and neck pain

Headaches and neck pain can be highly unpleasant and seriously affect people's quality of life. For this reason, Telic offers a variety of products that can help physiotherapists complement their treatments to try to alleviate these conditions.

Among the products offered, professionals can find everything they need to carry out electrotherapy sessions (TENS devices, electrodes for electro-stimulation, etc.), the aim of which is to stimulate the nerves with electrical impulses in an attempt to reduce cervical pain.

Furthermore, we also have an extensive range of dry needling and acupuncture needles and accessories for the application of other therapies that can be very convenient in the treatment of these ailments.

Our products are designed to be used in physiotherapeutic therapies and can help reduce pain in the affected area and improve the patient's quality of life.