Headaches can be overwhelming and disrupt your routine. At OrthoRehab in Dillon, MT, we deliver physical therapy-based headache care to help people with persistent symptoms find meaningful relief. While there are many headache types, the most common are tension headaches and migraines. Tension headaches often arise from tight muscles in the neck and head, whereas migraines are associated with changes in blood flow within the brain.

Schedule a visit today to discover how physical therapy can lessen your headaches and elevate your quality of life.

A range of factors—poor posture, stress, muscle imbalances, and insufficient sleep—can contribute to headaches. A focused physical therapy program can:

• Decrease muscle tightness in the neck, shoulders, and head
  
• Enhance posture and movement mechanics to limit strain
  
• Improve circulation to help ease headache symptoms
  
• Provide non-medication strategies for lasting relief
  
• Teach stress management and relaxation skills to reduce triggers

At OrthoRehab, our dedicated physical therapists take a comprehensive, whole-person approach to headache care and customize each plan to your individual needs.

• Personalized Treatment Plans: We evaluate your specific symptoms and build a tailored therapy plan.
• Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques: Hands-on methods—such as massage, joint mobilization, and trigger point release—help relieve tension and support healing.
• Postural & Movement Correction: We coach you to refine posture and movement patterns to reduce strain on the neck and head.
• Education & Prevention Strategies: Guidance on stress control, relaxation, and ergonomic adjustments to help prevent recurring headaches.

A comprehensive rehabilitation plan for headaches may include:

• Posture Correction: Enhancing alignment to decrease muscle tension in the neck and head.
• Exercise Therapy: Strength and flexibility exercises to improve neck and shoulder function and reduce strain.
• Manual Therapy: Hands-on care, including massage, joint mobilization, and myofascial release, to boost circulation and ease tightness.
• Dry Needling: A precise technique using thin needles to target trigger points and reduce headache-related muscle tension.
• Education & Stress Management: Strategies to minimize triggers, including stress reduction, relaxation practices, and proper workplace ergonomics.

Your headache care at OrthoRehab starts with a thorough evaluation of your symptoms, posture, and movement patterns. Early visits focus on easing pain through manual therapy and gentle mobility exercises. As symptoms improve, care progresses to postural retraining, strengthening, and education on managing triggers. Every plan is individualized to promote long-term relief and a better quality of life. Timelines vary—some people notice improvement within a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing care for sustained results.

With the right combination of physical therapy techniques, you can achieve lasting relief and reclaim your daily routine. Request an appointment in Dillon, MT with OrthoRehab to begin your personalized treatment plan.