Physical Therapy To Reduce Headaches In Houston
Headaches and migraines can be debilitating, affecting your daily life, work productivity and emotional well-being. At Advancing Movement with Physical Therapy (AMPT) in Houston, TX, we specialize in identifying the root causes of your pain and providing personalized, hands-on treatments to alleviate discomfort and restore function.
Many headaches are musculoskeletal in origin, often linked to neck tension, jaw alignment or posture. Our team focuses on resolving the root issue, not just masking the symptoms, so you can return to your normal activities with less pain and more confidence.
Understanding Different Types of Headaches
Headaches vary widely in cause and presentation. Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. Some of the most common types we treat include:
- Tension headaches — Dull, aching pain across the forehead or scalp, often caused by stress, muscle tension or poor posture.
- Cervicogenic headaches — These start in the neck due to joint dysfunction or tight muscles and typically produce pain on one side of the head.
- Migraines — Intense, throbbing pain often accompanied by nausea, visual changes or sensitivity to light and sound.
- Vestibular migraines — A type of migraine that involves balance issues, dizziness and motion sensitivity.
- Jaw-related headaches — Tension or misalignment in the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) can lead to jaw pain and headaches, often confused with migraines.
Understanding your specific headache type helps us create the most effective plan of care.
How Physical Therapy Helps Headache And Migraine Pain
Physical therapy is a powerful, drug-free way to manage and relieve headache pain. At AMPT, our approach combines manual therapy, movement education and targeted exercises. Here’s how we help:
- Manual therapy — Hands-on techniques to release tight muscles, mobilize joints and improve neck and jaw mechanics.
- Postural correction — Re-educating posture to reduce strain on the neck, shoulders and spine.
- Therapeutic exercise — Strengthening and stretching exercises to support healthy movement patterns.
- Ergonomic advice — Coaching on how to set up workstations and sleeping positions to prevent strain.
- Vestibular therapy — For vestibular migraines, we offer balance retraining and habituation techniques to improve dizziness and coordination.
Physical therapy for headaches is backed by clinical research and is especially effective for cervicogenic and tension headaches. It also offers a complementary solution for migraine sufferers seeking to reduce frequency and severity without relying solely on medication.
Why Houston Patients Choose AMPT
Houston has dozens of physical therapy clinics nearby, but finding the right fit isn’t just about convenience. You deserve a team as invested in your journey to recovery as you are. At AMPT, we believe in providing exceptional physical therapy that focuses on your individual needs. We combine a personal touch with clinical excellence to help you not only recover, but also understand how to maintain your health for the long run.
- Hands-on, individualized care — Every session is customized to your needs by experienced physical therapists.
- Rapid access to care — New patients are scheduled within 24 hours.
- Insurance-friendly — We accept most major insurance plans.
- Community-trusted — AMPT is a local provider with a strong reputation for clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
Our team takes pride in offering attentive care that treats you like a person, not a number. We aim to reduce your pain, restore your function and educate you on how to stay headache-free long-term.
Headache Pain Treatment
We treat different types of headaches to help you find relief.
Headaches aren’t just pain — they’re the fog that blurs your focus, the weight that ruins your day and the ache that keeps you from being yourself. Physical therapy helps uncover the hidden triggers, from posture to muscle tension, and teaches your body new ways to move. With the right care, you can trade constant ache for clarity and energy.
Pre/Post-Operative Therapy
Strengthening before surgery and guided rehab after surgery are key to a full recovery. We help you heal faster and safer with personalized care before and after your procedure.
Orthopedic Therapy
Whether it’s a joint injury or chronic muscle pain, we tailor your orthopedic rehab to restore strength and function. It’s hands-on, one-on-one care that works.
Sports Rehabilitation
Whether you play for fun or competition, sports injuries need sport-specific recovery. We help you heal fast and play stronger.
FCE Testing
Functional Capacity Evaluations help define what your body can safely do. Our clear, accurate testing supports disability and return-to-work decisions.
Industrial Medicine
Work-related pain and injuries are preventable and treatable. We support Houston’s workforce with job-specific rehab and ergonomics.
Schedule Your Appointment With AMPT Today
If you’re dealing with persistent headaches, migraines or jaw and neck pain causing headaches, physical therapy could be the solution you need. Advancing Movement with Physical Therapy (AMPT) in Houston offers effective, compassionate care designed around your unique needs. Call us today to schedule your first appointment and take the first step toward lasting relief.
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