23 Jun There are many different types of headaches and many more types of Headache treatments. Tension Headaches are one of the most common type of headaches. 

There are many different types of headaches and many more types of Headache treatments. Tension Headaches are one of the most common type of headaches. 

Tension Headache sufferers often describe Tension Headaches as a sensation like a tight band around their heads  or carrying a heavy weight on the top of the head. For some people,Tension Headache symptoms include severe head pain which stops them from being able to sleep and causes them to feel very tired. As a result, Tension Headaches can be very debilitating, resulting in absence from work, the inability to concentrate and drive for school drop offs and picks up.

Often people are told that Tension Headaches are a result of stress, poor posture, anxiety, fatigue, alcohol use, caffeine, jaw or dental problems. So the solutions that they are offered include learning to manage stress levels, sitting up straight, learning mediation to reduce anxiety, getting more sleep, eliminating alcohol and caffeine and seeing a dentist. However, most Tension Headache Sufferers will report that these strategies do little if anything to eliminate their Tension Headaches. This is because these strategies do not actually address the underlying cause of Tension Headaches.

Fortunately, recent research has found that dysfunction in the first 3 joints of the neck can cause Tension Headaches. Using the Watson Headache Approach, assessment of the first 3 joints in the neck has been shown to reproduce and resolve the symptoms of Tension Headaches. Here at My Favourite Physio, our Expert Physiotherapists are Watson Headache Approach trained to assess and treat the dysfunction in the first 3 joints of the neck which causes Tension Headaches. We have been able to help many Tension Headache Sufferers overcome their Tension Headaches. 

So if you are tired of Tension Headaches limiting your lifestyle and frustrated with not getting any relief with different strategies, why not ring My Favourite Physio on (02) 9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio to speak to one of our Expert Physiotherapists today. Find out how our Expert Physiotherapists can help you overcome your Tension Headaches without medications.