Headaches & Migraines

Find Relief from Headaches & Migraines at Town Physical Therapy

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MAYWOOD

119 E Passaic St,
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 778-7903

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EMERSON

45 Emerson Plaza E #102
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 885-7494

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CLIFTON

1373 Broad St STE 204
Clifton, NJ 07013
(862) 378-2323

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BERGENFIELD

253 S Washington Ave Suite 1A
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 523-4645

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Paramus

12 NJ-17 SUITE 118
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 561-8106

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JERSEY CITY

550 Newark Ave #304A
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(551) 239-1985

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WEST WINDSOR

186 Princeton Hightstown Rd #104
West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
(201) 508-9143

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MATAWAN

745 NJ-34 Ste 1
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 285-2661

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NEWARK

600 Mt Prospect Ave,
Newark, NJ 07104
(973)954-9172

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Specialist for Migraine & Headache Treatment at Town Physical Therapy

We all have dealt with headaches at one time or another. The different types of headaches treated at Town PT are cluster headaches, migraines, cervicogenic headaches and tension headache relief. The majority of headaches result from myofascial tension and hypertonicity from neck muscles. These particular types of headache relief are called neck headaches or medically known as cervicogenic migraine. Furthermore, cervicogenic headaches results from pain arising from cervical spine dysfunctions and joint restrictions. Research indicates with correct physiotherapy and soft tissue work you will see quick and long lasting results.

At Town Physical Therapy we offer non-surgical options for effectively and safely managing your headaches.

Definition

You will be given a customized treatment plan which will aim to get you back to the level of activity and the lifestyle that you are accustomed to without having to deal with your pain. We will show you how to become pain free, fix the cause and eliminate your symptoms.

Our Town Physical Therapy provide a very specific, individualized and comprehensive approach which will determine the exact cause of the pain and treat it as such.

Symptoms / Causes

We believe that headaches often result from inadequate function within the neck muscles and joints. For example, many times patients suffer from neck dysfunction involving soft tissue hypertonicity, poor posture, lack of function of muscles and poor breathing patterns. Other causes include but are not limited to:

Comprehensive Headache Treatment

At Physical Therapy have extensive experience treating this particular type of migraine treatment. Based on a functional evaluation we create an individual treatment plan. Migraine Treatment will be a combination of manual therapy, soft tissue release, intrinsic neck muscle strengthening and physical therapy for migraine exercises. Migraine Treatment use our expertise in manual medicine and rehabilitation to retrain the neck and surrounding muscles and ligaments to function correctly.

Causes

At Town Physical Therapy we believe the headache is from a lack of proper function in the neck muscles and joints. For example, many times patients suffer from neck dysfunction involving soft tissue hypertonicity, poor posture, lack of function of muscles and poor breathing patterns. Other causes include but are not limited to:

  • Developmental dysfunctions

  • Developmental imbalance with muscles

  • Muscular strains

  • Ligamentous sprains

  • Poor motor control in the cervical and thoracic spine

  • Lack of function and strength with core stability

  • TMJ Dysfunction (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)

  • Stress

  • No deep breathing system activation or function

  • Abnormal motor control

  • Poor motor engram functionality

Diagnosis

Our Town Physical Therapy, the doctor will begin with a comprehensive examination which will address the onset, cause, duration, severity, vectors, establish the meaningful task and functional tasks that cause the headache.

IMPORTANT MUSCLES INVOLVED AND NEED PROPER RELEASE AND REHABILIATION:

  • Longus colli

  • Musculus sacrospinalis

  • Longus capitis

  • Ligamentous sprains

  • Rectus capitis anterior

  • Rectus capitis lateral

  • Scalenes

  • Semispinalis capitis

  • Sternocleidomastoid

  • Trapezius

  • Levator scapula

  • Rhomboideus minor

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Physical Therapy Treatments for the Entire Body

Conditions We Treat

At Town Physical Therapy, we treat a variety of conditions, including ankle pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, joint injuries, sports injuries, vertigo, balance disorders, and more. Our skilled team provides personalized care to help you recover and return to your daily activities. Whatever the challenge, we’re committed to helping you achieve better movement and improved quality of life.

TMJ & Orofacial Pain
TMJ
Shoulder Pain
SHOULDER
Wrist Pain
WRIST
Pelvis
PELVIS
Knee Pain
KNEE
Heel
HEEL
Neck Pain
NECK
Foot
FOOT
Back
BACK
Hip & Groin Pain
HIP
Elbow Pain
ELBOW
Muscle
MUSCLE

Comprehensive Physical Therapy Services NJ

At Town Physical Therapy, we offer a full spectrum of physical therapy services designed to address a wide range of needs and conditions. From personalized rehabilitation plans to specialized treatments, our expert team is dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and recovery. Our services include:

Sports Physical Therapy

At Town PT, when it comes to treating athletes we try to keep the motto of being Performance-Based, Stability-Enforced & Results-Driven.

Children Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy for kids and teenagers who have been injured, have a developmental problem or suffer from pain from an illness or disability is a key component.

Acupuncture & Dry Needling

Town PT is now offering Acupuncture and Dry Needling. Dry needle acupuncture is a comprehensive approach to specific muscle release.

Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

At Town PT we provide our patients with best rehab addiction near you, individualized & comprehensive physical therapy & rehabilitation.

Occupational Therapy

Our Occupational Therapy at Town Physical Therapy helps you regain independence and improve daily function. We customize treatment plans to assist with daily activities, ensuring you live comfortably and confidently.

Shockwave Therapy

Our physicians and therapists at Town PT are now pleased to offer Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT) to our patients.