15 Nov  Do you suffer from Headaches and Migraines

 Do you wake up with neck stiffness in the mornings
 Do you feel that your neck stiffness brings on your Headaches and Migraines
 Do you always feel like you have had poor quality sleep due to neck stiffness and Headaches

If you have answered yes  to any of the above questions then it is likely that your neck stiffness is the cause of your Headaches and Migraines! When the first 3 neck joints are not moving properly, it places more pressure on one side of the disc between the neck joints, which further affects the way the neck joints move. When the neck joints are not moving properly, they also affect the way the neck muscles work, the uneven pull on the neck muscles often results in muscle spasms from the shoulders to the base of the head, further aggravating your neck stiffness! 
This cycle of neck joint dysfunction, increased disc pressure, muscle spasms often becomes worse over time. 

When the first 3 neck joints are not moving properly, it also causes an increase in brainstem sensitivity which causes your brain to interpret sensations of stiffness and pain as Headaches and Migraines! That is why you find that your neck stiffness triggers your Headaches and Migraines! 

Luckily it’s not all gloom and doom, because here’s the GOOD NEWS!  Stiff neck joints and muscles spasms can be treated and fixed with the appropriate examination and treatment. Whether it is a chronic issue or acute onset Headaches and Migraines, the neck joint stiffness can be fixed! Effective and long term relief of your neck pain and headaches can be achieved through a specially tailored Headache and Migraine Relief Program for you!

So if you are fed up with dealing with Headaches, Migraines and a stiff neck, ring My Favourite Physio on (02) 9790 4233 to find out how our Headache and Migraine Expert Physiotherapists can help you! 

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