Conditions Treated
Tension Headache
Tension headaches are similar to suboccipital strain. Initially it presents as a constant throbbing at the base of the skull. When this condition persists, the nerves at
the base of the skull will become irritated and cause a sharp radiating pain that travels along the sides of the
skull to the back of the eyes.
Treatment Plan
The treatment consists of specific (SMT) Spinal Manipulative Therapy (active or non-force techniques) to the area at the base of the skull, neck and upperback. The treatment also requires massage and trigger point therapy, doctor-assisted stretching techniques, posture specific exercises and applied physical therapy modalities.
About Headaches
70% of all headaches are musculoskeletal. It is estimated that nearly every American will experience head and/or neck pain in his or her lifetime. 157 million workdays are lost each year due to head and neck pain costing some 55 billion dollars in lost productivity. 1.3 million school days are lost annually due to head and neck pain in children. Ironically, unlike lower back pain, most people do not actively seek treatment. Instead, they self-medicate or depend on prescription drugs for what is at best only temporary relief, and at worst, a form of substance abuse with its own medical consequences.
