Bluegrass Orthopaedics3480 Yorkshire Medical ParkVaried
Physical Therapy Treatment of Headaches
Headaches can be one of the most common sources of daily pain. There are many different types of headaches and our physical therapists can help identify the type and cause. The most commonly treated types of headaches are tension, migraine, and cluster. While most headaches are harmless and resolve on their own, individuals can suffer from chronic headaches that can affect activities of daily living.
Causes of Headaches
There are many causes of headaches, but often they may be linked to a neck or jaw problem, muscle tension, poor posture, fatigue, or stress.
Treatment
Your physical
therapist will conduct a thorough examination that includes a review of your
health history. They will ask you questions and perform tests to determine the
most likely cause of your headaches.
In addition,
your physical therapist will:
Perform tests of muscle strength and sensation
Examine your posture when sitting, standing, and performing various tasks
Measure the range of motion of your neck, shoulders, and other relevant parts of your body
Use manual therapy to evaluate the mobility of the joints and muscles in your neck
If it is found
that your headaches may be related to a physical impairment, your physical
therapist will work with you to correct the potential root cause of your
headaches, teach you how to manage and prevent them from coming back by:
Improving neck and joint mobility
Improving strength and muscle imbalances
Improving posture
Reducing stress
Improving workstation ergonomics
Techniques
Manual Therapy - our physical therapists are
trained in manual therapy utilizing their hands improve joint and soft tissue
mobility.
Dry Needling - to alleviate muscle tension and
trigger points.
Exercise - to improve muscle strength and
endurance in order to reinforce postural changes.
Education - how to manage symptoms on your
own, live a balanced lifestyle and promote health habits.
Outstanding!
Dr. Balthrop and his staff were simply outstanding! From my first visit to the time of my OUTPATIENT hip replacement yesterday everything was as professional as a well oiled machine, but also personalized. My assigned...Outstanding!
Dr. Balthrop and his staff were simply outstanding! From my first visit to the time of my OUTPATIENT hip replacement yesterday everything was as professional as a well oiled machine, but also personalized. My assigned nurse called this morning to check on me. Almost no pain at all. It has been a day and a half and my main concern is not overdoing my movement, cause I feel like I could generally do anything I wanted to do. Thanks to Dr. Balthrop and his first rate staff!
Anonymous
Great Doctor, I have had one total knee replacement by Dr.Balthrop, and getting ready for a second. He is great in explaining your condition, giving you comfort in what you are about to encounter. His assistant Megan is the greatest,...Great Doctor, I have had one total knee replacement by Dr.Balthrop, and getting ready for a second. He is great in explaining your condition, giving you comfort in what you are about to encounter. His assistant Megan is the greatest, she returns calls faithfully, answers questions and is very helful in getting you the little things that make recovery and surgery better.
Anonymous
Highly recommended very knowledgeable and innovative.
Anonymous
Dr. Christensen the best for hip replacement. He has done both of mine with no complications and little pain. I would and have recommended him for hip surgery.
Anonymous
Great doctor Dr Balthrop was very kind, identified and explained my problem, and treated me right away. Took the time to answer all of my questions.
Anonymous
He Fixed Me When No One Else Could. Dr. Hunt is awesome! I had a minor surgery, on my lumbar spine. A few months later, i was injured. I had to have 2 more surgeries and a lumbar fusion. I still have pain, but that's to be expected,...He Fixed Me When No One Else Could. Dr. Hunt is awesome! I had a minor surgery, on my lumbar spine. A few months later, i was injured. I had to have 2 more surgeries and a lumbar fusion. I still have pain, but that's to be expected, when you have a bunch of titanium, in your spine. He kept me in physical therapy, to keep my torso strong, for the surgery. Best move. I was up, walking around, on my own, a few hours after the surgery. He has a great personality! Jokes with me and is always ready to answer any questions I have. I've read some of these reviews and i don't believe they've saw the same doctor. He's a great surgeon and fixed me when others just wanted to shove pills, down my throat.
Anonymous
Dr Huff gave me my life back. Since a teenage, I have knee problems due to bone growth issues. My pain was unbelievable. I couldn't walk any distance at all. I dreaded the surgery, the associated pain and recovery. Dr. Huff did a total...Dr Huff gave me my life back. Since a teenage, I have knee problems due to bone growth issues. My pain was unbelievable. I couldn't walk any distance at all. I dreaded the surgery, the associated pain and recovery. Dr. Huff did a total knee replacement and straightened my leg. Within two weeks, I was walking without any assistance. The pain from the surgery and recovery was nothing. Today I can walk any where I want and as long as I want without pain. THANK YOU Dr. Huff.
James Havens
Excellent physician
Dr Huff takes the time to answer all questions, I never felt rushed. Patient is always first. I highly recommend Dr Huff.
Anonymous
Very helpful in diagnosing condition and recommended treatment with surgery as a last resort. Explained in easy understand terms.
Anonymous
Wonderful!
Dr Balthrop is still helping me with my knee but he’s wonderful! His office is great and he’s so friendly. He really cares about my problem and is helping in every way possible.
Anonymous
Dr. Huff is extremely professional and precise. He has been my family’s orthopedic surgeon for about 16 years. We trust him implicitly especially because he gets us back on our feet quickly so we can pursue sports and fitness goals.Dr. Huff is extremely professional and precise. He has been my family’s orthopedic surgeon for about 16 years. We trust him implicitly especially because he gets us back on our feet quickly so we can pursue sports and fitness goals.
Anonymous
Dr Favetto has done excellent work on my Husbands crushed Elbow. He is very professional, informative,& attentive. And he has excellent bedside manner. He has been a blessing to us. We are very thankful for him .
Harold Lockard( Marsha)
This is our second time with Dr. Huff for my daughter. He is above and beyond in patient care and definitely the best Ortho for us!
L Botkin
He has done surgery on both of my hands for different problems. I have never had any problems related to the surgery. He is a great surgeon, and I trust him and his decision. I highly recommend him.
Sandra D.
I love Dr.O’Neill.I would recommend him to anyone.I can only praise his work and will continue to go to him as needed.
