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Suffering From Headaches? Do You Know That Different Types of “Headaches” Exist and May Need Different Types of Treatments?

Kevin Mao |
Migraines

The difference between “migraines” and “tension headaches”

KNOW YOUR BODY!!! Do you suffer from headaches? Did you know that not all headaches are “migraines”. Most headaches actually come in the form of “tension headaches”

At Balance and Body Restoration, neck pain and headaches are some of the most common problems we see here everyday. One of the main misconceptions is that many of our clients confuse “tension headaches” with having “migraines”

What ends up happening is that our clients try to take certain medications or try remedies to alleviate “migraines” meanwhile, the root cause of their “tension headache” is often ignored!

A “migraine headache” or “migraine aura” usually comes with these symptoms:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Dizziness
  • Extreme sensitivity to light
  • Weakness

Meanwhile, more common “tension headaches” will create symptoms such as:

  • Throbbing in front of the skull
  • Tender/aching muscles in the neck/shoulder
  • Radiating pains into the back of the neck down into the top of the shoulder blade
  • Irritability
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Inability to find a comfortable position while sleeping

While “migraines” may be more difficult to diagnose and treat, if you find yourself suffering from a “tension headache” then finding a Physical Therapist that specializes in treating these types of headaches may be the solution!

Many times “tension headaches” are due to postural deficits, poor body awareness of neck, or general stiffness in the upper back and shoulder.  This causes excessive pressure to build on nerves in the back of our neck!

If you think you may have symptoms more consistent with a “tension headache” then why not come in for a FREE In-Person Consultation.

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Kevin Mao

Kevin Mao

Kevin graduated from Penn State University with an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology in 2008, and then graduated from Boston University in 2011 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He first became interested in physical therapy back in high school after a devastating shoulder injury which required reconstructive surgery. But in going through that process he learned so much about the human body, and grew fascinated by it’s ability to heal and recover, having gone through the rehabilitation process himself. Kevin then got his start working under the best “manual therapy” clinic in San Francisco, having the opportunity to work with some of the nations top orthopedic surgeons and has had the opportunity to work with professional athletes and olympians. But Kevin found his true calling in working with the “active aging” population as he found there were so many people who were struggling needlessly simply because they didn’t have the knowledge of how to treat their pain and injuries correctly. Kevin enjoys spending time with Thuy, and their 3 kids, Destinee, Maddox, and Madeline where they often spend their weekends fishing, clamming, and adventuring the outdoors.