Headaches can occur for many reasons, but those that result from head, neck, or back trauma can create significant difficulties when left untreated. At Naples Community Injury Center, we offer a variety of chiropractic and physiotherapy services to help reduce your sport-related headache pain and speed your recovery.
Everyone’s body is different, so it is crucial to establish a physiotherapy plan that addresses the specific issues that contribute to your headache. Our licensed and trained physicians in Naples can review your physical condition and establish a headache treatment plan tailored to your needs. Call us at (239) 631-5445 to learn more.
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Injuries That May Benefit From Sports Headache Rehabilitation in Naples
Post-traumatic headaches are common in many sports, especially contact sports like football, soccer, and basketball. Since painful headaches are often a symptom of a larger issue such as a traumatic brain injury or concussion, it is crucial to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
The knowledgeable physicians at Naples Community Injury Center can assist with headaches that arise following a sports injury. Injuries that can lead to a sport-induced headache include:
- Concussion
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Neck injury
- Whiplash
- Back injury
- Muscle sprains or strains
In addition to the trauma associated with a blow or jolt to the head, tense or injured muscles, joints, and nerves in the back, neck, and shoulders can also contribute to sports headaches.
Types of Headaches Our Naples Physicians Treat
We use different techniques to treat the types of headaches you could suffer due to sports injuries or other trauma, such as a car accident or slip and fall. Types of headaches we could assist with include:
- Chronic migraine headaches, which arise from a neurological condition
- Tension headaches, which often derive from tense neck and scalp muscles
- Cervicogenic headaches, which come from injuries, tension, or compression in the neck and upper spine, such as whiplash, nerve injuries, or muscle spasms
Over-the-counter medications don’t always treat the intense pain associated with these headaches. Whether your headache comes from an acute injury to the head or muscle tension, we have the knowledge and tools to help treat your pain at the source.
Skilled Physiotherapists for Your Sports Headache Treatment in Naples
Our dedicated team of licensed and trained physicians is committed to providing comprehensive sports headache treatment. We understand that your headache pain may derive from a more serious condition. During your initial visit, our team will conduct a thorough diagnostic exam, including X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, if necessary, to pinpoint the primary cause of your headache.
Based on the results of your diagnostic testing, we will create a treatment plan that addresses both the source of your symptoms and the pain and discomfort you experience as a result.
Whether your injuries are minor or severe, our facility is fully equipped to assist with your diagnosis and treatment plan. Our onsite neurosurgeon and licensed physicians have the knowledge, experience, and resources to address your headache causes and symptoms.
Creating Your Naples Sports Headache Treatment Plan
Your Naples headache treatment plan can vary depending on the source and severity of your injuries. For example, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can cause severe headaches, cognitive difficulty, dizziness, and mobility issues.
Our physiotherapy treatments for a headache related to TBI may include chiropractic adjustments, massage, and rehabilitative therapy that focuses on eliminating your headache pain while helping you recover your strength, coordination, and mobility.
On the other hand, for headaches due to pinched nerves, back injuries, or neck injuries, we focus on the source of the pain. Using a curated combination of ultrasound therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, massage, and rehabilitation therapy, we can ease the tension and muscle pain that could be causing your headache.
Components of a Personalized Naples Headache Treatment Plan
Since sports trauma headaches often occur with other sports injuries, we do not focus on only one condition. Rather, we take a holistic approach using evidence-based methods to achieve maximum medical improvement.
A personalized Naples sports headache rehabilitation plan can address multiple issues at once to ensure your optimal recovery. Physiotherapy services we may incorporate into your dedicated treatment plan include the following:
Chiropractic Adjustments
Sometimes the pain from a headache stems from spinal misalignment, which can increase tension on the nerves and soft tissues around the neck and the base of the skill. By adjusting the alignment of your spine, our licensed chiropractors can reduce head, neck, and back pain. Our chiropractors use evidence-based chiropractic methods tailored to your body’s particular requirements.
Massage Therapy
Our highly trained massage therapists use tried-and-true massage techniques to loosen tight muscles, which can eliminate pain and improve mobility. Massage therapy can also improve circulation, which promotes healing in the affected tissues.
Electrical Stimulation (ES)
Electrical stimulation uses low-level electrical currents to stimulate the muscles and soft tissues around the injured area. The treatment aims to reduce scar tissue, increase circulation, and promote faster healing
Resistance Training
Depending on the cause of your headaches, we may apply resistance training to your treatment regimen. Your physiotherapist will assign specific stretches and exercises to reduce pain and strengthen your muscles.
Gait Training
If your headaches are the result of a traumatic brain injury, stroke, or other serious brain or nerve condition, you may need help regaining mobility in your legs. Gait training can help reduce pain, improve balance, and strengthen underused or injured muscles in the legs and trunk.
Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
For sports injuries that require hospitalization or surgery, muscle energy techniques (MET) mobilize joints and muscles that have been injured or immobile for a long time. Using a series of stretches and gentle resistance exercises, your physiotherapist will help you gradually improve your strength and range of motion.
Contact Naples Community Injury Center to Schedule Your Headache Treatment
If you experience frequent or severe headaches, you are not alone. Whether you suffer headaches due to a sport-related injury, car accident, or chronic illness, the team at Naples Community Injury Center can help diagnose your condition and put a stop to the pain at its source. Contact our office today at (239) 631-5445 to arrange your first Naples headache treatment.
