Physical therapy for headaches in Des Moines

Headache Relief with individualized Physical Therapy

Frequent headaches can make it hard to get through the day, stay productive, or enjoy time with others. At Resilience Physical Therapy, we take a whole-body approach to help uncover the underlying causes of your headaches—so we can treat the problem, not just the symptoms.

what’s causing your headaches?

Headaches can often be traced back to tension, poor posture, neck or jaw problems, or previous injuries. At our clinic, we regularly treat:

• Tension headaches

• Cervicogenic headaches (linked to neck issues)

• TMJ-related pain (jaw dysfunction)

• Whiplash or neck injuries

• Posture-related strain (like tech neck)

• Stress-related muscle tightness

• Headaches following concussion

• Recovery after surgery or trauma

If you’re unsure what’s behind your headaches, we’ll help identify the source and create a plan to help you feel better.

How Physical Therapy can Help

Physical therapy can reduce both the frequency and intensity of headaches—without relying on medication. Based on your specific needs, your treatment may include:

• Manual therapy to ease tightness in the neck, shoulders, and jaw

• Dry needling to relieve muscle knots and tension

• Postural training to reduce daily strain on your upper body

• Stretching and strengthening exercises to support proper alignment

• Movement coaching to improve how you sit, stand, and move

• Education on stress relief, work setup, and activity modifications

• A personalized home exercise plan to keep progress going between visits

This personalized, hands-on approach helps relieve your pain and prevent it from coming back.

Start Feeling like yourself again

You don’t have to live with constant headaches. At Resilience Physical Therapy, we’re here to help you find lasting relief and feel in control of your health again. Call or book your evaluation online today!