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Neck Pain & Headache Treatment

Persistent neck pain and cervicogenic headaches can be improved with better mobility, muscular endurance, and load management.

We commonly pair this condition-focused care with targeted services like Physical Therapy and Dry Needling, then progress you at the location that is most convenient for your schedule.

Symptoms

  • Neck stiffness and pain with rotation
  • Headaches linked to posture or neck fatigue
  • Pain spreading to upper back or shoulder

Common Causes

  • Sustained desk posture and stress
  • Muscle guarding and trigger points
  • Reduced cervical and thoracic mobility

How PT Helps

  • Restores neck and upper-back motion
  • Builds deep neck flexor and postural endurance
  • Reduces headache triggers with movement strategies

Our Approach at Complex

  • Targeted mobility and manual interventions
  • Dry needling when indicated for trigger-point sensitivity
  • Strength progression for sustainable symptom control

First Visit

  • Symptom pattern analysis and headache trigger review
  • Cervical mobility and endurance assessment
  • Immediate treatment and a simple daily plan

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Neck Pain & Headaches FAQs

Can physical therapy help tension headaches?

Yes. Cervical and thoracic mobility work plus muscular endurance training often reduce headache frequency and intensity.

Is dry needling useful for neck pain?

For selected patients, yes. It can help reduce trigger-point irritability and improve movement tolerance.

Will I need to stop working at a desk?

No. We provide ergonomic and movement-break strategies so you can work while improving symptoms.

Start Your Recovery Plan

Book now for a one-on-one evaluation. We will map your treatment strategy and progression from day one.