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Tension Headache Physiotherapy in Beylikdüzü
Tension-type headache feels like a tight band around the head and is mostly linked to neck and shoulder muscle tension, posture and stress. At Sone Wellbeing Unit in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, after a medical assessment, it is addressed by a physiotherapist and, when stress is a driver, together with a psychologist.
Sone Wellbeing Unit — Barış Mah. Samsun Cad. Makyol Yaşam Sitesi C1 Blok No: 14/5, Beylikdüzü, İstanbul
When to seek help
- Pressing pain from the back of the head
- Worse after long screen use
- Tender points in neck and shoulders
- More frequent in stressful periods
How we approach it at Sone
This condition involves more than one of our units. As a wellbeing unit, our teams work together in the same process; you do not travel between different addresses.
Physiotherapy
Neck–shoulder tension and posture are assessed; manual therapy, trigger point work, posture exercise and ergonomics are applied.
Psychotherapy and Psychological Counselling
When stress and sleep feed the pain, a psychologist adds relaxation and stress-management skills.
Frequently asked questions
What does a tension headache feel like?
A tension-type headache feels like a tight band or pressure around the forehead, temples or back of the head, on both sides, mild to moderate and not worsened by normal activity. It often builds during the day, especially after screen work or stress, and comes with tenderness in the neck and shoulder muscles.
How is a tension headache different from a migraine?
Migraine is usually one-sided, throbbing, moderate to severe, worsened by activity and accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. Tension-type headache is pressing, both-sided and without those features. Many people have both. A doctor makes the distinction, and the treatment differs, so an accurate diagnosis matters.
Should I see a neurologist before physiotherapy for headaches?
New, severe or unusual headaches, headaches after a head injury, or headaches with fever, vision changes, weakness or confusion need a medical assessment first. For headaches already diagnosed as tension-type, or a long-standing pattern linked to neck tension, physiotherapy can begin directly, and you are referred if anything unexpected appears.
How does physiotherapy relieve tension headaches?
Treatment targets the neck and shoulder muscles and joints that refer pain to the head: hands-on techniques, stretching, deep neck strengthening and posture work at your desk. Stress and breathing patterns are addressed too. Most people notice fewer and milder headaches within a few weeks as the muscle tension reduces.
Can stress-related headaches be treated without medication?
Physiotherapy treats the muscular component and reduces reliance on painkillers, while psychological support helps with the stress that drives tension. Any change to medication you already take is made with your doctor. Tension headache treatment in Beylikdüzü can combine physiotherapy with psychotherapy when stress is a major trigger.
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