Common Symptoms

• Severe or throbbing headache

• Neck and shoulder stiffness

• Sensitivity to light or noise

• Nausea or dizziness

Goals of Physiotherapy

• Reduce the intensity and frequency of headaches

• Relieve neck and shoulder muscle tension

• Improve posture and cervical spine mobility

• Promote stress management and relaxation

Physiotherapy Treatments

1. Pain Relief Techniques

• Heat Therapy: Helps reduce neck and shoulder muscle tightness.

• Cold Therapy: Provides relief during acute migraine attacks.

• TENS Therapy: Used for pain modulation and relaxation.

2. Stretching and Mobility Exercises

• Neck Stretching: Targets the upper trapezius and suboccipital muscles.

• Cervical Range of Motion Exercises: Improve neck flexibility.

• Shoulder Mobility Exercises: Reduce upper body tension.

3. Strengthening Exercises

For long-term relief:

• Deep Neck Flexor Exercises: Support the cervical spine.

• Postural Muscle Strengthening: Strengthens upper back and shoulder muscles.

• Scapular Stabilization Exercises: Improve shoulder alignment.

4. Manual Therapy

• Soft tissue mobilization and trigger point release techniques.

• Cervical joint mobilization to help relieve headaches.

5. Posture Correction & Lifestyle Advice

• Correct posture during computer and mobile device use.

• Stress management and relaxation techniques.

Frequency and Duration

• Physiotherapy sessions are usually scheduled 2–3 days per week.

• Regular home exercises help achieve long-term relief.

• Reduction in headache frequency and intensity is often seen within 4–8 weeks.