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Headaches are one of the most common reasons that people see their primary care physician and they account for 20% of outpatient visits to neurologists.

People with chronic (or persistent) headaches report disabling symptoms that interfere with daily activities. Many seek numerous different treatment approaches, only to accept these headaches
as a fact of life, and have become dependent on medications to relieve their symptoms.

The International Headache Society has classified hundreds of different types of headaches into two categories: primary headaches and secondary headaches. Primary headaches include migraine, tension-type and cluster headaches. They are the most common type of headache and stem from a single cause. Secondary headaches are classified according to their causes, including temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and cervicogenic headaches, which are attributed to mechanical disorders of the neck. Both types of headaches are treated by various clinicians including osteopaths, dentists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and physios.

Sources of headaches are often a combination of factors, including musculoskeletal, psychological, neurovascular, nutritional, and chemical imbalances in the brain. Some headaches relate to or are indicative of a disease process; some are life-threatening and others benign. Thus, a thorough medical evaluation is necessary with any onset of a new or ongoing headache.

A thorough physical therapy examination attempts to determine the type of headache and to define the neuromusculoskeletal factors contributing to it. Muscle tension, joint dysfunction of the neck and jaw, poor posture and stress are factors that can be addressed and treated by a skilled physio trained in manual therapy.

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Headache Treatment Locations

Apex Physical Therapy

1460 Chapel Ridge Road
Suite 150
Apex, NC 27502
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Boone at Appalachian State University Physical Therapy

135 Jack Branch Drive
3rd Floor
Boone, NC 28608
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Cameron, North Carolina Physical Therapy

1562 NC 24-87
Cameron, NC 28326
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Cary – Amberly Physical Therapy

730 Slash Pine Drive
Cary, NC 27519
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Cary – Preston Corners Physical Therapy

981 High House Road
Suite 100
Cary, NC 27513
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Durham Physical Therapy

1821 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Durham, NC 27707
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Fayetteville – Ramsey Street Physical Therapy

4140 Ramsey Street
Suite 110
Fayetteville, NC 28311
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Fayetteville – Village Drive Physical Therapy

3401 Village Dr
Ste 101
Fayetteville, NC 28304
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High Point Physical Therapy

4144 Mendenhall Oaks Pkwy.
Ste. 101
High Point, NC 27265
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Fort Lawn, SC Physical Therapy

5554 Main St
Fort Lawn, SC 29714
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Greensboro – Yanceyville Street Physical Therapy

1591 Yanceyville Street
Suite 400
Greensboro, NC 27405
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Indian Land, SC Physical Therapy

7580 Charlotte Hwy.
Ste. 1100
Indian Land, SC 29707
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Morehead City Physical Therapy

303 North 35th Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
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Oxford Physical Therapy

110 Main Street
Oxford, NC 27565
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Raleigh Physical Therapy

4701 Creedmoor Road
Suite 107
Raleigh, NC 27612
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Sanford, NC Physical Therapy

1301 Carthage Street
Sandford, NC 27330
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Southern Pines Physical Therapy

275 Pinehurst Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
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Wake Forest Physical Therapy

3150 Rogers Rd
Suite 216
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Waxhaw Physical Therapy

2514 Cuthbertson Rd
Suite D
Waxhaw, NC 28173
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Winston-Salem Physical Therapy

1100 South Stratford Road
Building A - Suite 523
Winston Salem, NC 27103
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Raleigh East Physical Therapy

7540 Ramble Way
Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27616
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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I started working with Breakthrough Sports Performance to help with my back. I was unable to play two rounds in a row but after participating in the golf fitness class I can now play as often as I can without pain. The simple process of a physical assessment, swing assessment and KVest evaluation narrowed down the root cause of the injury and through exercises and drills we were able to fix it.

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I discovered Breakthrough Sports Performance due to an ankle injury. They were able to see within the first 24 hours which greatly improved my recovery time. They provided me with the right physical therapy and treatment needed to get me back on the court faster. Because of the knowledgeable coaches/trainers, and the excellent facilities, I have continued going to Breakthrough Sports Performance to workout, and I feel like I am stronger than I was before my ankle injury!

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We rate BreakThrough Physical Therapy a 10; we are extremely happy! After having received excellent PT in the past, we had no doubt this was the only place we would trust with our son's recovery. The warm, welcoming environment makes it a comfortable place to receive therapy. This puts him at ease allowing for the most effective treatment. Thank you!

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My husband was skeptical of my choice to use physical therapy to treat my back pain instead of medications. After seeing my results from working with the BreakThrough Physical Therapy team, my husband is a believer now too.

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