What is causing my chronic tension headaches?

The cause of chronic tension headaches often varies from person to person, and there are many issues that can trigger these headaches. 

Unfortunately, knowing what can cause frequent headaches can be important for many of us. The reality is that many people are likely to experience regular headaches, and medical researchers report that up to 5% of the global population is likely to develop chronic headaches. If you’re ready to learn the cause of your chronic tension headaches, a physical therapist can help you. These specialists can also help you find effective treatment for your frequent headaches. 

Common causes of chronic tension headaches

Stress is the most common trigger for frequent tension headaches. For one thing, daily stress can sensitize your nervous system to pain. However, there are many other issues that can also lead to regular headaches, including: 

• Poor head and neck posture
• Neck muscle injuries
• Eye strain
• Dehydration
• Anxiety
• Poor workplace ergonomics
• Fatigue
• Jaw or dental problems
• Sinus issues

Ways physical therapists can treat regular tension headaches

Physical therapists can help you address underlying issues that are triggering regular headaches. Their knowledge of the human musculoskeletal system allows them to pinpoint which issue or issues are affecting you. They can then build you a custom therapy plan that may include therapy methods like: 

• Spinal manipulation therapy intended to help realign the neck. 

• Therapeutic exercises that can help stretch tense muscles in the neck, shoulders and jaw. 

• Myofascial release that focuses on breaking up knots of tension in soft tissue. 

Armor PT offers effective treatment for chronic tension headaches

You can find top-notch treatment for frequent tension headaches at Armor Physical Therapy. Our team offers free screenings intended to pinpoint the issue(s) that are causing your headaches. Additionally, our specialists are adept at constructing therapy plans that are unique to each patient, and these plans are designed to offer benefits such as: 

• Reducing pain.
• Decreasing headache frequency. 
• Preventing future headaches.

Even better, you can get headache therapy from home thanks to our at-home care and virtual therapy services. 

Contact us today for more information about our headache treatment services or to schedule your initial appointment.