What We Treat
Migraine
At Gate City Physio, we understand migraines are more than just head pain; they impact your entire system, especially if you also experience conditions like POTS, dysautonomia, or vestibular issues.
Our neuro-orthopedic approach offers comprehensive, long-term relief:
Targeted Manual Therapy: We address your neck, jaw, and cranial system to alleviate physical restrictions.
Somatosensory & Neural Plasticity Training: Our specialized exercises recalibrate how your body processes sensory input and rewire pain pathways for lasting improvement.
System Strengthening: We help your body become more resilient, stable, and calm, moving beyond just trigger avoidance.
Chronic Headaches
Our specialized techniques, including manual therapy, sensory retraining, and brain-body integration, work to calm your system and build a more stable, resilient foundation. Our aim isn't just fewer headaches or migraines; it's to empower you with a system that's more stable, confident, and calm long-term. We delve into the full picture, examining:
Structural Tension: Addressing physical restrictions in your neck, jaw, and cranial system.
Nervous System Reactivity: Calming an overactive nervous system that can amplify pain.
Movement & Breath Patterns: Optimizing these foundational elements for better body-brain communication.
Pain Signal Interpretation: Helping your system re-interpret pain signals more effectively.
TMJ & Facial Pain
Experiencing jaw and facial pain? Often, it's more than just a local issue, linked to stress, tension, and nervous system overload.
At Gate City Physio, we take a holistic approach to TMJ and jaw pain, looking at how your jaw, neck, posture, and brain interact, especially with symptoms like headaches or clenching. We use manual therapy, postural retraining, and neural desensitization to release tension and improve function.
Vestibular Migraine
If vestibular migraine has you feeling disoriented and off-balance, Gate City Physio can help. We understand how this condition impacts your balance, vision, and overall sense of control.
Our neuro-orthopedic approach addresses both migraine pain and related sensory/balance issues. We assess eye-head coordination, neck/jaw function, posture, and nervous system sensitivity. Treatment includes hands-on therapy, visual-vestibular retraining, and gradual exposure to rebuild your calm, clarity, and control.
Pediatric & Adolescent Headache & TMJ Care
When headaches, migraine, or TMJ sideline kids and teens, Gate City Physio offers a gentle, tailored approach. We understand how these affect school, friends, and fun.
We look at the full picture: posture, jaw/neck movement, breathing, and sensory processing. Our treatment uses calming manual therapy, sensory retraining, and movement strategies to help your child feel safe and confident. Our goal? To get them back to learning, laughing, and living life to the fullest.