Osteopaths and Headaches
Headaches. Chances are you or someone you know suffers from them. In fact, 4.9 million Australians will suffer from a migraine at some stage in their lives. And a further 7 million are likely to experience tension-type headaches.
Those figures are staggering.
So what can our experienced osteopaths, at Be Well Health Group in Grovedale, do to help you?
Firstly, it is important to understand that there are many reasons for headaches. While many of them are non serious, a thorough case history and examination are undertaken to give us a good understanding of what may be going on.
We will then determine if referral to a GP or for imaging may be indicated. One common cause of headaches is tension in the muscles and joints of the upper back and neck. This is where treatment from an osteopath can help. Soft tissue massage to release the muscular tightness and techniques to improve mobility through the joints in the neck and thoracic cage can help to relieve the tension that can lead to headaches.
Osteopaths can also offer guidance on lifestyle changes which may be contributing to headaches. This may include giving advice on your desk set up at work, or driving posture. It may also involve stretches or exercises to prevent the muscular tightness from reoccurring.
If you are experiencing headaches, make an appointment with one of our local Osteopaths at Be Well Health Group on (03) 5244 0063 or online to help determine your best course of action.