12 Nov Wondering if heat packs or cold packs can help your Headaches 

The answer, unfortunately is neither heat packs or cold packs can help relief Headaches

Heat packs can be useful for releasing chronic muscle tightness and reducing pain, while cold packs can be useful for reducing inflammation, swelling and pain in acute soft tissue injuries such sprains and strains. 

Headaches and Migraines however, are usually a result of the dysfunction in the first 3 joints of the neck rather than a soft tissue sprain or strain with inflammation, swelling or muscle tension. As such heat packs and cold packs do not provide significant relief to Headaches and Migraines. The most effective relief for Headaches and Migraines is directly treating the underlying joint dysfunction in the neck. This is done by using the Watson Headache Approach technique by specially trained physiotherapists, who can assess and correct the rotation and alignment of the first 3 joints of the neck.

Here at My Favourite Physio, our Expert Physiotherapists are Watson Headache Approach trained Physiotherapists, so if you are frustrated with current and constant Headaches and Migraines, it’s time to ditch the heat packs and cold packs and start treating the cause of your Headaches and Migraines. Ring My Favourite Physio on (02) 9790 4233 to book in an appointment with one of our Expert Physiotherapists today! Let us help you overcome your Headaches and Migraines to get back to active living today! 

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