Headache Relief in Burnaby - Lasting Headache Relief Without Medication

Recent statistics show that 65-75% of Canadians experience headaches, yet many accept this as normal. If you suffer from dull tension headaches more than three times a week, you can greatly benefit from this specialized treatment. Physiotherapy clinics across the Lower Mainland are experiencing a surge in patients, driven by our increasingly digital lifestyles and prolonged computer use—making treatment more essential than ever.

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You should seek treatment at our Burnaby Physiotherapy clinic if you experience:

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• Headaches affecting work productivity - Missing meetings or struggling to focus during

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• Computer-related neck strain - Common among Burnaby's tech professionals working in Metrotown or Brentwood

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• Post-accident headaches - Following motor vehicle accidents on Highway 1 or local roads

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• Morning headaches with neck stiffness - Waking up with pain that limits your daily activities

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• Headaches triggered by stress - Particularly relevant for busy parents juggling work and family responsibilities

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Compared to Chiropractic care, physiotherapy offers a more comprehensive approach. Our North Burnaby location serves residents from Brentwood, Capitol Hill, and surrounding areas who need convenient access to specialized headache treatment without having to travel out of town.

The science behind physiotherapy for headache relief centers on the neurological connection between your cervical spine and head pain. Clinical research shows that Cervicogenic headache has been described for many years by clinicians of varying professions and specialties. Most authorities agree that many patients experience neck symptoms associated with headache. Our expert physiotherapists use this understanding to deliver targeted treatment.

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The Assessment Process - Your headache relief journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation using the Watson Headache Approach®. This involves a series of gentle pressures applied slowly to each of the upper three spinal segments to identify the exact source of dysfunction. This diagnostic accuracy is unparalleled in manual therapy treatments.

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Treatment Techniques - Our evidence-based headache relief protocol includes:

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• Manual therapy targeting specific cervical segments without forceful manipulation
• Postural correction addressing forward head position common in office workers
• Targeted exercises strengthening deep neck flexors and upper back muscles
• Trigger point release for tension in suboccipital muscles

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Expected Timeline - Most patients experience significant improvement within 4 to 6 sessions. Your specific timeline depends on headache frequency, severity, and contributing factors identified during assessment.