Migraine Management and Physiotherapy
Migraine is a neurological condition that can cause severe headaches along with other symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and visual disturbances. Migraine attacks can vary significantly in severity and duration.
Although migraines are not caused by neck problems alone, tension in the neck and shoulders can sometimes act as a trigger for migraine attacks. Physiotherapy may help reduce some of these physical triggers. See our Headache & Migraine page for a broader overview.
Symptoms of Migraine
- Moderate to severe headache
- Throbbing or pulsating pain
- Nausea
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Visual disturbances (aura)
Migraine headaches often affect one side of the head and may last several hours or longer.
Physiotherapy and Migraine
Treatment focuses on reducing physical triggers that may contribute to migraine attacks. It may include:
- Manual therapy for neck stiffness
- Exercises to improve neck strength and posture
- Relaxation techniques
- Management of muscle tension in the neck and shoulders
While physiotherapy does not treat the neurological cause of migraines, it can help reduce musculoskeletal factors that may trigger symptoms.
Book a Headache Assessment
When booking, select “Initial Physiotherapy Appointment”.
