If abnormalities are detected, a physical therapist will treat that area to help the person's headache go away. Oftentimes, a stiff joint between the first and second or second and third vertebrae is the underlying cause of the headache and joint mobilization techniques can oftentimes cure the headache problem. Oftentimes, people will go to doctor suffering from headaches and they will be prescribed some sort of medication and no physical therapy when, in fact, physical therapy may be the most appropriate cure. Problems such as TMJ are also often caused by the neck and can be fixed in a similar manner. These problems occur because of irritation to the trigeminal nerve.
Tens stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
It's a device ranging in size from a cigarette pack to a loaf of bread. It supplies an electrical current to a painful region of the body in attempts to reduce the sensation of pain. The device is usually present in every physical therapy office. If it proves to be effective, your doctor may write a prescription for a tens unit to be rented at home. That's a tough question.