Headache & Dizziness Treatment in Bergen County, NJ

Our Patient-Centered Approach

We believe that effective headache relief starts with a comprehensive evaluation to determine the exact cause of your pain. Our specialists take the time to:

✔️ Identify the musculoskeletal contributors to your headaches
✔️ Assess for muscle imbalances, joint restrictions, and postural dysfunction
✔️ Clearly communicate your rehabilitation plan and expectations
✔️ Develop a customized treatment program to relieve pain and prevent recurrence

We work collaboratively with you to create an individualized rehabilitation program that focuses on:

✅ Reducing pain and inflammation
✅ Restoring neck mobility and strength
✅ Improving posture and neuromuscular control
✅ Preventing future headaches and dizziness episodes

Symptoms of Headaches We Treat

If you experience any of the following symptoms, physical therapy may be able to help:

🔹 Pain starting in the back of the neck and radiating to the head, eyes, jaw, or face
🔹 Pain that worsens with neck movements
🔹 Limited neck range of motion
🔹 Muscle spasms, tenderness, and trigger points in the neck muscles
🔹 Pain on one or both sides of the neck and head

Conditions We Treat

Our expert physical therapists provide specialized treatment for a variety of headache-related conditions, including:

Cervicogenic Headache

Headaches caused by dysfunction in the upper cervical spine, often due to joint restrictions, muscle tightness, or poor posture.

Tension-Type Headache

Headaches caused by muscle tightness and stress-related tension in the neck and shoulders.

Migraine-Like Headache

Many migraines have a component of cervicogenic or tension-type headaches, which physical therapy can effectively address by treating the musculoskeletal dysfunction contributing to symptoms.

Evidence-Based Treatments for Headache Relief

Our expert therapists use advanced, research-backed techniques to alleviate headaches and dizziness, including:

🔹 Spinal & Joint Manipulations – Restoring proper mobility in the upper cervical spine
🔹 Joint & Soft Tissue Mobilization – Reducing stiffness and improving flexibility
🔹 Manual Therapy & Myofascial Release – Alleviating muscle tightness and trigger points
🔹 Neck Muscle Retraining – Addressing altered neck joint positioning due to pain and mobility loss
🔹 Progressive Neck Strengthening – Using the Iron Neck Pro device to improve strength and prevent future headaches

Effective Treatment Techniques for Post-Operative Recovery

Our team utilizes evidence-based, highly effective rehabilitation techniques to promote healing and restore function, including:

🔹 Manual Therapy & Joint Mobilization – Restoring movement and reducing stiffness

🔹 Progressive Strengthening Exercises – Rebuilding muscle strength safely

🔹 Neuromuscular Re-education – Improving balance, coordination, and function

🔹 Soft Tissue Mobilization & Myofascial Release – Reducing pain and scar tissue restrictions

🔹 Pain Management Techniques – Including dry needling, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation

🔹 Gait & Movement Training – Helping you return to walking and daily activities safely