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.
Dr. Donegan and entire staff are excellent. Will be recommending him anytime I can.
Anonymous
My experience was great. I was very impressed with the office staff. Very pleasant folks and seemed genuinely concerned for me. Dr Hunt was great and very easy to talk to. Being a law enforcement officer I had special concerns in my...My experience was great. I was very impressed with the office staff. Very pleasant folks and seemed genuinely concerned for me. Dr Hunt was great and very easy to talk to. Being a law enforcement officer I had special concerns in my return to full duty. Dr Hunt and I discussed those concerns at length. His PAs were also great. I would highly recommend Dr Hunt and his staff without any reservations. Earl Doug Robinson
Earl Doug Robinson
Dr Christensen and his staff are wonderful. I just had my left hip replaced. The procedure went well and the staff was very good to me.
Anonymous
I feel like they really care about my problems and my damaged shoulder. I like it that you don’t have to wait forever to see my doctor. I enjoy being able to check in on line. I would recommend Dr Donegan to anyone that has damaged...I feel like they really care about my problems and my damaged shoulder. I like it that you don’t have to wait forever to see my doctor. I enjoy being able to check in on line. I would recommend Dr Donegan to anyone that has damaged their shoulder.
Debra Hall
Very thorough and took the time to answer all my questions.
Anonymous
He is the absolute best!
I'm finally getting my lifestyle back. It's been a slow progress but it's getting there with all Dr Lochstadts dedication to patient care!
Anonymous
A very outgoing and intelligent man. Makes you feel very welcome and is very professional. You will be in good hands if you pick Ryan Donegan.
Cody Landrum
He has been following up my knees since he replaced the first one 20 years ago and they are still going strong. He has always been concerned with my health and well being, a fine doctor and human being
Anonymous
Dr Christensen is an amazing surgeon, he saved my leg from amputation and replaced my knee. He is a kind and gentle man. He is very thorough and tells you straightforward answers. He is by far the best Dr I have encountered in my 62 years.Dr Christensen is an amazing surgeon, he saved my leg from amputation and replaced my knee. He is a kind and gentle man. He is very thorough and tells you straightforward answers. He is by far the best Dr I have encountered in my 62 years.
Anonymous
Dr. Donegan explained everything in detail so that I could understand. He even had a 3D image of my arm so I could see exactly the damage that was done & what he would do to repair. He is a very compassionate doctor.
Anonymous
Dr. Harrod saw me for an ankle injury. He was my second opinion after my being dissatisfied with the treatment I received at another clinic. I appreciate that he didn’t jump right to surgery but tried more conservative treatments...Dr. Harrod saw me for an ankle injury. He was my second opinion after my being dissatisfied with the treatment I received at another clinic. I appreciate that he didn’t jump right to surgery but tried more conservative treatments first. He clearly explained his reasoning and what to expect. Ultimately, I did have the surgery, and I’m glad I did, it fixed me right up. Dr. Harrod is friendly, easy to talk to, and genuinely listens.
Anonymous
Very friendly. Explained everything she was doing answered all questions
Robin
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
I've been seeing Dr. Balthrop for a year now. He is a really good doctor. He listens to what a person says and asks. His answers are direct and to you, not at you. He gives all the information on any procedure that you are concerned...I've been seeing Dr. Balthrop for a year now. He is a really good doctor. He listens to what a person says and asks. His answers are direct and to you, not at you. He gives all the information on any procedure that you are concerned with, all the options and if you desire, say no. Be extremely hard to find a better doctor than Dr. John Balthrop.
Anonymous
I was taken on time. All the staff as well as Dr Huff and his PA Mike are excellent. They answered all my questions and helped me too
