Migraine Headaches

Migraines are not just bad headaches. They’re a neurological condition that can knock you out for hours or days with throbbing pain, light sensitivity, nausea, and visual disturbances. Many migraines have a neck component — tension in the upper cervical spine triggers or worsens them. Physiotherapy targeting that neck contribution can reduce both how often migraines happen and how severe they are.

Common causes of Migraine Headaches

• Migraines
• Sinus headaches
• Cluster headaches
• It is critical that you seek emergency medical care if you experience a headache that:
• gets worse over days or weeks
• is accompanied by impaired neurological function (e.g., loss of balance, weakness, numbness, or speech disturbance) and double vision (could signal a stroke)
• is accompanied by persistent nausea and vomiting
• is accompanied by seizures, mental disturbances, and loss of consciousness
• is associated with a fever or stiff neck (could signal meningitis)
• is different than the usual pattern of headaches experienced
• strikes suddenly with great intensity
• wakes you from sleep or is worse when lying down

How we treat Migraine Headaches at Physio Wellness

There is no single fix for migraine headaches — recovery comes from combining the right treatments for your specific situation. Your physiotherapist will assess your case in detail and recommend a plan from these proven approaches:

• Physiotherapy — Hands-on assessment and a custom exercise plan to address the root cause, not just the pain. Learn more
• Acupuncture — Targeted needling to reduce inflammation and trigger the body’s natural pain relief. Learn more
• Registered Massage Therapy — Therapeutic massage to release muscle tension and improve circulation to the affected area. Learn more

When to come in

Book a consultation if your symptoms have lasted more than a week, are getting worse, or are interfering with sleep, work, or daily activities. We offer same-week appointments and direct bill most insurers.