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Stress-Related Headaches Getting You Down? PT Can Help

Whether the pain starts in your neck, the back of your head or front and center behind your eyes, stress headaches can derail your entire day.

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Stress-Related Headaches Getting You Down? PT Can Help

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  1. STRESS-RELATED HEADACHES GETTING YOU DOWN? PT CAN HELP

  2. WHAT’S CAUSING MY HEADACHES? While most headaches do not have a definitive cause, stress-related headaches are often triggered by either a singular stressful event or a buildup of tension over the course of the day. That is why they tend to happen at mid-day, when stress buildup has already occurred. This timing tells us that what is causing the problem is not the stressful event itself, but rather the way our body is positioned as we experience it. Poor posture, drawing your shoulders toward your ears, tense muscles in your back and neck, and fatigue can all contribute to the poor body positioning that often causes stress headaches. SO, HOW EXACTLY DOES PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP WITH HEADACHES? First, a physical therapist will evaluate your posture, body strength and movement. They may also look at your workstation to see if poor posture throughout the day is contributing to your headaches. Next, they will prescribe a series of stretches to do throughout the day to give your body a chance to reset its position. Finally, they may give you a series of strengthening exercises to do on your own to strengthen the muscles in your stomach, back, shoulders, and hips so you can hold your body properly as you work. Original Source: https://h2orthopedicpt.com/stress-related- headaches-getting-you-down-pt-can-help/

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