Finding helpful chronic headache treatment in St. Louis

If you’re experiencing headaches daily, you’re probably wondering if there’s helpful chronic headache treatment available in St. Louis. Fortunately, one therapy team in St. Louis does offer effective treatment options for this type of headache.

Our team at Excel Sports & Physical Therapy has been providing physical therapy services in St. Louis for more than three decades now. One thing that makes our services so helpful is they take the patient’s goals into account. This is why our team will take the time to listen to your therapy goals. Our commitment to listening also helps us create the most effective therapy plan for you. In fact, we’ll build you a personalized treatment plan that includes therapies intended to help meet your specific goals. One area our plans can be very helpful for is chronic headache treatment.

Why our team can help you find effective chronic headache treatment in St. Louis

One study by the National Institutes of Health estimates that about 4 percent of Americans suffer from chronic daily headaches. This means more than 13 million people may be dealing with a headache today. However, with the right physical therapy plan, you may be able to effectively treat chronic headaches.

One reason you may be suffering from daily headaches is you have an issue with your neck. The reason a neck problem may also affect your head is they’re connected by a nerve structure called the cervical plexus. This structure contains eight nerves that run into your neck and head. Since the cervical plexus nerves are in both your neck and head, any pain in your neck may also be transmitted to your head.

Neck issues that can also cause headaches are fairly common. For instance, tension from poor posture can cause neck and head pain. Injuries to the neck, such as whiplash, can also result in neck pain and headaches. Impacts from sports can cause herniated discs in your neck, and this may lead to head and neck discomfort.

To help you address neck issues such as these that may also be causing headaches, a personalized therapy plan may be your best bet. Your treatment plan may include therapies such as:

• Targeted stretches
• Strengthening exercises
• Manual therapy
• Ergonomic recommendations

Are you ready to find effective chronic headache treatment in St. Louis? Our Excel Sports & Physical Therapy team is ready to help you get the treatment you need.

Contact our team today for more information or to schedule an initial appointment.