Three common causes of chronic headaches

Where to find Best Chronic Headache Treatment

Driving to or from work. Walking your dog. Playing with your kids. These are just a few of the times when a chronic headache can suddenly hit you. 

Chronic headaches are those that appear on at least 15 days per month, and they’re estimated to affect up to 5% of the U.S. population. If you’re having severe headaches on a regular basis, you should consider looking for chronic headache treatment from a physical therapist. The first step these specialists will take is to determine the cause of your chronic headaches. 

These three issues could be causing your chronic headaches

While many issues can cause the chronic headaches that are making you seek out a physical therapist, there are three issues that are more likely to be the cause: 

  1. Car accident injuries — Being in a car accident can put a lot of stress on your neck and head. The extreme forces involved can cause your head and neck to move violently. Such movements often lead to injuries like whiplash, which can trigger frequent headaches if left untreated.
  1. Sports injuries — Sports players are also likely to develop injuries and other issues that lead to headaches. Some of the sports injuries that can lead to chronic headaches are: 
  1. Poor posture — People often sit looking down at their phone for hours at a time. Unfortunately, this forward head posture can cause neck pain and frequent headaches. It does so by creating tension and pain in your neck muscles that hold up your head. In turn, this tension can lead to almost daily headaches if left unchecked. 

Border Therapy Services can help diagnose the cause of your chronic headaches

Not sure what issue or issues are causing your chronic headaches? Our team at Border Therapy Services can help you. We offer free screenings that can pinpoint the root cause of your frequent headaches. Our specialists also excel at building personalized therapy plans intended to reduce your headache pain and frequency. 

Can’t make it into one of our therapy clinics? That’s OK! We offer virtual care and at-home therapy sessions that you can do from home. Even better, we don’t require that you have a doctor’s referral before you start getting help from us. 

Take the next step to find out how we can treat your chronic headaches. Contact us today for more information about our beneficial physical therapy services or to schedule your free screening.