Onward Physical Therapy Blog

While not as well known as their cousin migraine headaches, tension type headaches are actually the most common type of headache suffered by humans.   Why do we know so little about such a common problem? Part of this answer undoubtedly lies in the fact that tension headaches are not as debilitating as migraines, and thus the urgency to study...

Behind low back pain and neck pain, jaw pain is the third most common muscuoloskeletal pain presentation in the United States. An estimated 75% of the U.S. population has experienced one or more signs of TMJ Disorder. Despite these stats, pain from TMJ is rarely treated conservatively despite there being very effective interventions to reduce both clicking and jaw pain...

Headaches can put a serious damper on your ability to enjoy your day and be productive. Did you know there is a different treatment based on which one is causing your symptoms? Consider some serious interventions to relieve your headache for good before reaching for the Advil. Key Points: This article will focus on: Identifying five common headache presentations Understanding...

Ever dealt with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD)? You know how much it can interfere with the basic pleasures of life as well as how difficult it can be to find treatment! The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is located right in front of your ear. This is the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull. This is an area of pain...

If you’ve been suffering from migraine headaches, you might not know there are many different types of headaches. Because of this, they are often misdiagnosed. As a result, we frequently see patients who have suffered for years, trying multiple medications and treatments, all with little to no relief. Why? Because they have been diagnosed with “migraine” or “tension” headaches. In...