HEADACHES
If you suffer from headaches, you're not alone—80-90% of people experience occasional or regular tension headaches. At Horizon, we specialize in diagnosing and managing tension, cervicogenic, and migraine headaches. As part of the Red Deer Headache Clinic, we understand how headaches can affect your daily life and focus. Our team is dedicated to providing accurate diagnoses and effective treatments to help improve your quality of life.
SYMPTOMS
Tension Headaches:
Dull aching head pain, that usually on both sides of the head.
Commonly stems from the back of the skull or temporal region
Difficulty concentrating
Can be mild, moderate or severe
Vice grip sensations, in a band distribution across the forehead
Often exacerbated by stress or poor posture/repetitive movements
Migraine Headaches:
Sensitivity to light or sound.
Nausea or vomiting in severe cases.
Blurry vision or other visual changes.
Warning signs like an "aura" before the headache starts.
Cervicogenic Headaches:
Originates from the neck.
Headache may worsen with neck movement.
May present with reduced range of motion.
DIAGNOSIS
At our Red Deer medical clinic, a thorough exam and history are key to diagnosing and managing headaches. Accurate diagnosis ensures effective treatment, as headaches have different causes. In some cases, we use detailed questionnaires or imaging to rule out serious issues.
Depending on your type of headache you may benefit from some of the following treatment options:
Exercise & Rehab: Targeted programs to ease neck tension and improve posture.
Injection Therapy: Trigger point injections and Botox effectively treat various headaches.
Chiropractic: Gentle joint mobilization relieves muscle tension for cervicogenic and tension headaches.
Manual Therapy: Techniques like active release and Graston reduce tension.
Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Small needles help manage pain and treat migraines, tension, and cervicogenic headaches.