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Are You Suffering With Chronic Headaches?
If you’re dealing with headaches or chronic headaches, it’s very tempting to think it’s nothing—that it’ll just go away on its own. Or you might dismiss it as stress, lack of sleep, or assume it’s just something that “everyone your age” experiences from time to time…
There’s no clear reason why they started, or maybe they appear gradually after long hours at a computer, tension in your neck and shoulders, or even stress—but the pain just keeps coming back.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and we hear this all the time. In fact, Tension Headaches, Migraine, and Cervicogenic Headaches are among the most common problems we help people with in our physical therapy clinic here in Naples, FL.
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What Are Headaches?
Headaches are one of the most common conditions we treat at Freedom Physical Therapy and Fitness – yet many people don’t realize how closely headaches relate to issues in the neck, shoulders, and upper back. While headaches can come from stress, dehydration, or lifestyle factors, many are actually musculoskeletal, meaning the discomfort originates from the muscles, joints, or nerves in the upper spine.
These types of headaches are known as cervicogenic headaches. They often occur when tight muscles, irritated joints, or inflamed nerves in the neck refer pain upward into the head. Long hours at a desk, looking down at a phone, poor sleep positions, or even emotional stress can all contribute to this cycle of tension and pain. When left untreated, headaches can become persistent and disruptive, affecting work performance, social life, and overall quality of life.
Understanding the source – not just the symptom – is the key to finding effective, lasting relief.
What are the symptoms of Headaches?
Headaches connected to the neck and shoulders often show up with a combination of symptoms. Common signs include:
- Pain that starts at the base of the skull and radiates upward
- Tension or pressure on one or both sides of the head
- Stiffness in the neck or shoulders
- Pain that worsens throughout the day
- Discomfort triggered by stress or certain positions
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Pain accompanied by dizziness or visual changes
- Aching or tightness around the temples, forehead, or behind the eyes
- Radiating discomfort into the upper back
- Headaches that worsen with phone use, computer work, or poor posture
Persistent headaches can also impact day-to-day life in deeper ways – causing fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and disruptions in work or family time. Many people don’t realize how much these symptoms hold them back until they finally start feeling better.
What Is Our Approach To Fixing / Treating Headaches?
At Freedom Physical Therapy and Fitness, we take a natural, conservative approach to treating headaches – one that focuses on correcting the underlying musculoskeletal issues rather than masking symptoms with medication. Our goal is to help you return to a full, comfortable life without relying on unnecessary pills, injections, or invasive procedures.
Our headache treatment approach includes:
- Postural correction and education to reduce stress on the upper spine
- Neck mobility and strengthening exercises tailored to your directional preference
- Targeted soft-tissue work to relieve muscle tension that triggers headaches
- Dry needling for deep muscle release and improved blood flow
- Electrical stimulation to calm irritated nerves and reduce pain
- Joint mobilizations to restore proper motion in the upper cervical spine
- Stretching and mobility routines designed to decrease stiffness
- Lifestyle coaching to address stress, ergonomics, and daily habits
Our focus is always on helping you move better, feel lighter, and return to the activities you love – whether that’s working comfortably at a desk, enjoying time with your family, spending a day outdoors, or simply waking up without dread of another headache. We want you to feel happier, more energized, and more in control of your day.
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If you’d like to understand your headaches more clearly and start taking simple steps toward relief, we invite you to download our free report. Inside, you’ll find practical tips, proven strategies, and helpful guidance you can apply right away.