Question 1

Can physiotherapy treat migraines?

Accepted Answer

Physiotherapy helps many migraine and tension-type headaches that originate in the neck and upper back (cervicogenic headaches). Manual therapy, posture correction, and targeted exercise reduce both their frequency and intensity.

Question 2

What is a cervicogenic headache?

Accepted Answer

A headache that starts from the neck — usually one-sided, worsened by neck posture or movement. It often coexists with desk work and forward-head posture, and responds very well to neck-focused physiotherapy.

Question 3

Why do I get a headache at the end of a workday?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged desk posture over-loads the neck and upper back muscles, feeding tension headaches. A combination of manual therapy, posture retraining, and workstation changes addresses the trigger directly.

Question 4

How is a physiotherapy headache assessment different from a doctor's?

Accepted Answer

We assess the neck, upper back, and posture to see whether they're driving your headaches — and we track your headache diary so treatment results are measurable, not just felt.

Question 5

Do headaches from the neck need medicine or exercises?

Accepted Answer

Both can help. Manual therapy and exercises treat the cause; medication manages attacks. We coordinate with your doctor so treatment goals align and you can reduce reliance on painkillers over time.

Question 6

What home changes help prevent tension headaches?

Accepted Answer

Screen height at eye level, regular posture breaks, neck- and shoulder-range exercises, and good sleep support. We'll personalise these around your desk setup and daily habits.

Question 7

How many sessions do I need for headache relief?

Accepted Answer

Most patients see a clear reduction in headache frequency and intensity within 3–6 weeks, tracking a headache diary through the program. Some feel improvement after the first two sessions.

Question 8

How do I know if my headache needs urgent medical attention?

Accepted Answer

Seek urgent care for a sudden 'worst-ever' headache, headache with fever and neck stiffness, new weakness or speech change, or headache after a head injury. Otherwise physiotherapy assessment is a safe first step.

Question 9

My migraines are triggered by screens — can you help?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For screen-associated migraines we treat the neck strain component and give concrete posture and workstation changes, which many patients find reduces their trigger frequency.

Question 10

Will I need scans for my headaches?

Accepted Answer

Not usually. Most tension-type and cervicogenic headaches need no imaging. We'll refer for scans only if your assessment raises concerns or if treatment doesn't improve things as expected. First-visit assessment for headache and migraine therapy at Mediplex Health Care Centre, Gulzar-e-Quaid, Rawalpindi — open Mon–Sat 10 AM to 10 PM.

Headaches and Migraines — Physiotherapy in Rawalpindi

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