Headaches can be overwhelming and disrupt everyday routines. At OrthoRehab in Great Falls, MT, we provide headache care through physical therapy to deliver meaningful relief for people dealing with chronic headaches. Among the many headache types, the most common are tension headaches and migraines. Tension headaches often arise from tight muscles in the neck and head, while migraines are tied to shifts in blood flow in the brain.

Book a visit today to learn how physical therapy may ease your headaches and elevate your day-to-day well-being.

Headaches can be triggered by a variety of issues—poor posture, stress, muscle imbalances, and insufficient sleep among them. A focused physical therapy program can:

• Ease tightness in the neck, shoulders, and head
• Improve posture and movement habits to reduce strain
• Boost circulation to calm headache symptoms
• Offer drug-free, long-lasting strategies for relief
• Teach stress management and relaxation skills to reduce triggers

At OrthoRehab, our skilled physical therapists take a comprehensive approach to headache care, tailoring each program to your specific needs.

• Personalized Treatment Plans: We evaluate your individual symptoms and create a customized therapy plan.
• Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques: Hands-on care—including massage, joint mobilization, and trigger point release—reduces tension and supports healing.
• Postural & Movement Correction: We coach you to refine posture and movement to lessen strain on the neck and head.
• Education & Prevention Strategies: You receive guidance on stress control, relaxation methods, and ergonomic adjustments to help prevent recurring headaches.

A comprehensive rehabilitation plan for headaches may include:

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

Your headache care at OrthoRehab starts with a thorough assessment of your symptoms, posture, and movement. Early sessions focus on easing pain with manual therapy and gentle mobility work. As you improve, we progress to postural retraining, strengthening, and education to help you manage triggers. Each plan is personalized to you, supporting long-term relief and a better quality of life. Timelines vary—some people notice changes within a few visits, while others benefit from ongoing care for sustained results. In Great Falls, MT, this process is delivered with the same attentive, step-by-step guidance.

With the right physical therapy plan, you can achieve long-lasting relief and get back to your daily activities. Schedule an appointment with OrthoRehab in Great Falls, MT to begin your individualized care.