Physical therapy for headaches in Waukee

Headache Relief with personalized Physical Therapy

Ongoing headaches can interfere with your work, your sleep, and your ability to enjoy life. At Resilience Physical Therapy, we take a personalized, hands-on approach to help you find lasting relief. By identifying the underlying causes—whether it’s tension, posture, or something else—we create a plan that works for your body and your lifestyle.

common causes for headaches

Headaches are often caused by more than just stress—they can be linked to muscle tightness, poor posture, jaw tension, or past injuries. We commonly treat:

• Tension headaches

• Cervicogenic headaches (originating from the neck)

• TMJ-related headaches (jaw dysfunction)

• Whiplash or neck injuries

• Postural strain (like tech neck)

• Muscle tightness from stress

• Headaches after concussion

• Headaches during post-surgical recovery

If you’re unsure what’s causing your headaches, we’ll help you get the answers—and the right care.

How can Physical Therapy help?

Physical therapy offers a drug-free, long-term solution to headache pain. Your treatment plan may include:

• Manual therapy to release tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, or jaw

• Dry needling to reduce trigger points contributing to pain

• Stretching and strengthening exercises to support posture and alignment

• Postural and movement retraining to ease strain on your upper body

• Education on lifestyle habits, desk setup, and stress management

• Custom home exercises to maintain your progress between visits

This full-body approach helps reduce how often your headaches occur—and how severe they feel.

ready to take the next step?

You don’t have to live with daily or weekly headaches. At Resilience Physical Therapy, we’re here to help you feel better with treatment that’s designed for your specific needs. Call or book your evaluation online today!