Guelph Rehab Centre has a unique and very successful treatment program for treating headaches and migraines.
Headaches are mostly caused by restricted soft tissue (ie. tight muscles) which put pressure on the vessels and irritate the nerves. Most people do not associate headaches with an overuse injury, but essentially when the neck muscles are contracted for long periods at a time they are being overused, in other words, strained, which will cause muscle fatigue, tightness, and, injury. A common example is sitting at a desk or driving in a car for a long time. “Slouching” and forward head carriage causes the deeper muscles in the neck to stay contracted.
Most headaches are a direct result of:
- restricted, tight soft tissue (muscle, tendon, ligament, fascia)
- trigger points (hyper-irritable spots or “knots” within a muscle)
- adhesions/scar tissue (malaligned muscle fibers sticking together)
- nerve entrapments
- poor posture
- improper body mechanics (incorrect movement)
- repetitive strain
We have developed a personalized 6 to 8-week program that is proven to accelerate recovery and deliver lasting relief. This program involves collaborative treatment protocols that guide the patient through various stages of recovery from initial assessment to discharge. Many report improvement after one session however, results vary from patient to patient.
Our programs integrate 6 key components:
- Manual Therapy (ART, Myofascial Release, Joint Mobilization)
- Spinal Decompression and Cold Low-Level Laser
- Acupuncture, IMS-intermuscular stimulation, Dry Needling
- Postural education and correction
- Active stretching and exercises
- Lifestyle/Homecare program
A complete postural assessment and a home care program are implemented to avoid reoccurrences.
