Take Back Control of Your Head

Here is an example of how I apple TENS pad placement for headache and migraine with my clients. This can be used in treatment in those with migraine, tension type tension, or cervicogenic headache. I placed the electrodes bilaterally (on both sides) after the level of the 2nd and 3rd vertebrae. Find this spot was easy, as the 1st spinous process you feel coming down the neck. Then I placed my electrodes just laterally to that. The settings I'm using are: Frequency 100 Hz Pulse width 200μs Treatments are typically 20 minutes per session. 2-3x/week. Studies have shown it to be effect in both acute and preventative treatments. Time and frequency ranges from 20-120 minutes, and 2 days/week to daily. Device I use with my clients: TENS 7000 Link: https://amzn.to/3mOpuEF About Me: Hi, my name is Sam Kelokates, PT, DPT. I am a licensed physical therapist and owner of Kelos Physical Therapy. I specialize in non-pharmacological management of headache and migraine disorders. Kelos Physical Therapy 2418 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 267-459-3191 Headache Consultation: https://calendly.com/samkelokates/15min **This is not personalized medical advice. The content is intended as educational content. If you are a patient, seek the care of a health care professional.** **I may earn commissions for purchases made through the links in description** 00:00 TENS 00:47 Device 01:30 Electrode placement

This is a simple routine for how I loosen a stiff neck in minutes, and if not addressed early will transform into a full blown headache. Are you suffering from a stiff neck that's causing discomfort and limiting your range of motion? If so, you're not alone! Many people experience neck stiffness due to various reasons such as stress, poor posture, or injury. Fortunately, there are several exercises you can do to help alleviate your neck pain and increase your range of motion in just a few minutes. In this video, we will show you some simple and effective exercises that can help you loosen up your stiff neck quickly. We will walk you through each exercise step by step, demonstrating how to perform them safely and effectively. You'll learn how to do neck stretches that can help ease tension and pain, as well as exercises that will help improve mobility in your neck. With regular practice, these exercises can also help prevent future neck stiffness and pain. So, if you're ready to say goodbye to your stiff neck, join us in this video, and let's get started! About Me: Hi, my name is Sam Kelokates, PT, DPT. I am a licensed physical therapist and owner of Kelos Physical Therapy. I specialize in non-pharmacological management of headache and migraine disorders. Kelos Physical Therapy 2418 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 267-459-3191 Headache Consultation: https://calendly.com/samkelokates/15min This is not personalized medical advice. The content is intended as educational content. If you are a patient, seek the care of a health care professional.

Tension Headache Relief with Simple Neck Exercise This is my simple neck exercise program for relief from tension-type and cervicogenic headaches. This is a partial rehab program. More specific exercises were added for each individual depending on needs & goals. The goal of this simple neck exercise relief program is to improve neck muscle endurance and improve mobility that can be limited with tension headache and cervicogenic headache. This simple headache relief program progresses slowly and was made for those who had significant muscle weakness due to tension headache. The starting point is for those have have frequent tension or cervicogenic headaches of mild to moderate intensity. Phase 1: Isometric Exercise - Chin tuck holds - Neck Rotation holds - Neck extension with chin tuck Exercise prescription (3x/week for 3 weeks): 3 sets of 5 reps, holding 3-5 seconds each, 30-50% effort on manual resistance progress to 10 reps after 1 week, then to 15 reps Phase 2: Active Movement (3x/week for 3 weeks) - Neck flexion with chin tuck - Lateral head lifts - Neck extension with chin tuck 3 sets of 5 reps, focusing on controlled movements. Progressing to 10 reps after 1 week, and then to 15 reps. Phase 3: Dynamic Neck Movements (3x/week for 3 weeks) - Head lift with rotation - Lateral flexion & rotation - Neck extension with look over shoulder 3 sets of 5 reps, focusing on controlled movements. Progressing to 10 reps after 1 week, and then to 15 reps. About Me: Hi, my name is Sam Kelokates, PT, DPT. I am a licensed physical therapist and owner of Kelos Physical Therapy. I specialize in the non-pharmacological management of headache and migraine disorders. Kelos Physical Therapy 2418 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 267-459-3191 Headache Consultation: https://calendly.com/samkelokates/15min **This is not personalized medical advice. The content is intended as educational content. If you are a patient, seek the care of a health care professional.** **I may earn commissions for purchases made through the links in description** 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Phase 1 Neck Exercises 02:17 Phase 2 Neck Exercises 03:45 Phase 3 Neck Exercises #headache #tensionheadache #migraine #neckpain