Headaches

Understanding Different Types of Headaches

Headaches are one of the most common health complaints, but not all headaches are the same. At Pro Perform Physiotherapy in Woodvale, we treat several types of headaches that can respond well to physiotherapy, including:

• Migraines → Throbbing pain on one side of the head, often worsened by movement and associated with nausea, light sensitivity, and sound sensitivity.

• Tension-type headaches → Mild to moderate pain described as a tight band or pressure across the forehead or around the head.

• Cervicogenic headaches → Recurrent headaches that originate in the neck, radiating towards the temples or eyes, often linked with neck stiffness, dizziness, and throbbing sensations.

These headaches can interfere with work, exercise, sleep, and overall quality of life — especially if they occur frequently.

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How Physiotherapy Helps

Our physiotherapists will begin with a comprehensive assessment to determine the type of headache and contributing factors such as posture, muscle tension, stress, or reduced neck mobility.

Treatment may include:

• Manual therapy to reduce tension in the neck and upper back

• Targeted exercises to improve posture, strength, and mobility

• Relaxation and breathing techniques to reduce stress-related headaches

• Education and self-management strategies to reduce recurrence and severity

By targeting the root cause of your headaches, physiotherapy aims to provide both short-term relief and long-term prevention.

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Benefits of Physiotherapy for Headaches

✔ Reduced frequency and intensity of headaches
✔ Relief from associated symptoms such as neck pain and dizziness
✔ Improved posture and spinal mobility
✔ Better quality of life with less disruption to work and daily activities

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Why Choose Pro Perform Physio?

• Experienced physiotherapists in headache and migraine management

• Evidence-based treatments for cervicogenic and tension headaches

• Personalised care plans that address your lifestyle and contributing factors

• Convenient Woodvale location, serving Kingsley, Greenwood, Wanneroo, Edgewater & Padbury

• Holistic approach focusing on both relief and prevention

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Book Your Headache Physio Appointment

If headaches are impacting your daily life, physiotherapy may help you find relief. Start your recovery with headache physiotherapy at Pro Perform Physio in Woodvale.

📍 Visit us at Woodvale Boulevard Shopping Centre
📞 Call (08) 9309 3166 or
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