Physiotherapy
Treatment for Headaches, migraines & Tinnitus
Did you know that?
Headaches: often a problem in the neck or jaw
Many types of headache – including tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches and migraines – do not originate in the head, but in the neck or jaw. Physiotherapist and PhysioKinex founder Vasileios Papaioannou has undertaken specialist further training focusing specifically on this connection.
Physiotherapy helps with headaches
The cervical spine, the jaw and the surrounding muscles are directly linked to the pain-related structures that can trigger headaches. A targeted assessment will determine whether your headache has a physical cause that can be treated with physiotherapy.
When medication alone is not enough
Patients from Dübendorf, Stettbach and Schwamendingen come to us with headaches, migraines and tinnitus after drug treatments alone have failed to bring about long-term relief. Physiotherapy is not a substitute for medicine, but it is a useful complement when the body is a factor.
What treat What exactly do you mean?
Typical conditions within our range of treatments:
- Cervicogenic headaches (originating in the neck)
- Tension-type headaches with a muscular component
- Migraine involving the jaw or cervical spine
- Somatosensory tinnitus
- Cervical spine syndrome, vertigo, follow-up treatment for whiplash
Tinnitus with a physical cause
Physiotherapy can also have a positive effect on tinnitus associated with tension in the jaw or neck area (somatosensory tinnitus). We’d be happy to explain whether the Jaw Physiotherapy might be a solution for you.
An assessment provides clarity
Not every headache has a physical cause. But if the neck or posture are a factor, it can be treated specifically.
Book an appointment
Vasileios Papaioannou and his team in Dübendorf look forward to hearing from you.
Treating headaches at their root cause
Many symptoms do not originate in the head, but in the neck or jaw. We analyse the cause and develop a targeted treatment plan to achieve lasting relief.
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We specialise in headaches, migraines and tinnitus – treatment using physiotherapy
Things to know
FAQ: Headache, migraine and tinnitus treatment
Can physiotherapy really relieve headaches?
For certain types of headache, the answer is definitely yes. Cervicogenic headaches, tension-type headaches with a muscular component, and certain forms of migraine involving the cervical spine respond well to physiotherapy. This is subject to a clear diagnosis showing whether a physical structure is involved.
How does cervicogenic headache differ from migraine?
Cervicogenic headaches are caused by changes in the cervical spine and often radiate from the back to the front of the head. Migraines have a neurovascular component and are frequently accompanied by sensitivity to light and nausea. The distinction between the two is not always clear-cut. A thorough assessment determines which conditions can be treated with physiotherapy.
What is somatosensory tinnitus?
Somatosensory tinnitus refers to ringing in the ears that is partly influenced by muscular or joint structures in the jaw or neck area. For this type of tinnitus, physiotherapy can help by treating the structures involved. The effect varies from person to person, but is often clearly noticeable where there is a clear somatic component.
Do I need to stop taking my headache medication?
No. Physiotherapy and medication are not mutually exclusive. In certain cases, we recommend consulting a neurologist or doctor as well. We are not a substitute for medical treatment, but a useful complement when the musculoskeletal system is involved.