Can Physiotherapy help with shoulder tightness and headaches?
Shoulder tightness and headaches are common things that we deal with at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy. Shoulder tightness is often the result of poor posture, a lingering shoulder or neck injury, or general stress. Tightness in the neck and shoulders can radiate up through the head and begin to create tension headaches. Often in these cases, the headaches are the result of tightness or injury in the shoulders and/or neck.
At MOMENTUM Physical Therapy here in Okotoks, our physiotherapists are trained to assess your upper back and neck to determine the cause of your tightness. Once we have identified the cause of your tightness or pain, we will treat the source of the issue with hands on treatment and exercises. By tackling the source of your upper back tension, we can effectively resolve your postural issue or injury. After the underlying cause of your tightness has resolved, you can expect to see a reduction and elimination of your tension headaches.
Tackling the headaches before the underlying issue is addressed is usually unsuccessful.
If you, or someone you know, is dealing with upper back stiffness and or headaches, call MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks today to find out how we can help. 403-982-5600
Stephen Uhrbach is the clinic owner and lead physiotherapist at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Ltd. located in Okotoks, AB.