#  Headache Relief

##  Headache Relief

## Reducing Headaches with Innate Rhythmic Movements and Reflex Integration

In healthy development, the innate rhythmic movements along with primitive and postural reflexes play a role in optimal muscle function—especially for the muscles of the head, neck, and shoulders. When reflexes are retained or underdeveloped, these muscles can become overly tight leading to tension [headaches](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=551&catid=123&Itemid=1091 "How reflex integration can help relieve headaches"). See how the neurodevelopmental movements from the Brain and Sensory Foundations course have been successfully used to reduce or eliminate headaches in children and adults.

*All case studies are written by students of the [Brain and Sensory Foundations First Level course](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=362 "Reflex integration and rhythmic movement CEU course for therapists and parents").*

    [ ![Physical therapist working with a client's arm and shoulder. Text: 40-year-old no longer feels defeated in physical therapy.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CEDO_J.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-provide-relief-from-chronic-pain)

###  [ Neurodevelopmental Movements Provide Relief from Chronic Pain ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-provide-relief-from-chronic-pain)

   [ ![Preteen girl casually hanging out with friends. Text: No more headaches or need to chatter constantly.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CrMi_D.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-boosts-social-skills-coordination-and-self-regulation)

###  [ Reflex Integration Boosts Social Skills, Coordination, and Self-Regulation ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-boosts-social-skills-coordination-and-self-regulation)

   [ ![Woman smiling. Text: Fewer migraines, better mood and confidence](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaWe_Self2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-ease-chronic-stress-and-anxiety)

###  [ Neurodevelopmental Movements Ease Chronic Stress and Anxiety ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-ease-chronic-stress-and-anxiety)

   [ ![Young girl singing in school choir. Text: More stable emotions and ability to persevere](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_NK_An.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/headaches-decrease-with-primitive-reflex-integration)

###  [ Headaches Decrease with Primitive Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/headaches-decrease-with-primitive-reflex-integration)

   [ ![Boy riding bike. Text: ADHD: OT says, "I have never witness results like these"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AlRa_B.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adhd-in-2-months-ot-sees-profound-improvements-across-multiple-functional-areas)

###  [ ADHD: In 2 months OT sees “profound improvements across multiple functional areas” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adhd-in-2-months-ot-sees-profound-improvements-across-multiple-functional-areas)

   [ ![Before-and-After drawings showing improvement in fine motor skills. Text: Results in 3 months.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Before_And_After_Gallery/BandA_GALL_KeBr_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/improvements-in-self-regulation-controlling-anxiety-and-fine-motor-skills)

###  [ Improvements in Self-Regulation, Controlling Anxiety, and Fine-Motor Skills! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/improvements-in-self-regulation-controlling-anxiety-and-fine-motor-skills)

   [ ![Man with arms flung open to the sun. Text: PT helps adult son overcome trauma and depression.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MS_M.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ptsd-adhd-depression-anxiety-astonishing-changes)

###  [ PTSD, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety: Astonishing Changes ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ptsd-adhd-depression-anxiety-astonishing-changes)

   [ ![Pre-teen girl holding volleyball. Text: Help for Severe Sports Injury](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ReQu_M.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/girl-with-pain-from-concussion-finds-relief-after-movements-from-brain-and-sensory-foundations)

###  [ Girl with Pain from Concussion Finds Relief after Movements from Brain and Sensory Foundations ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/girl-with-pain-from-concussion-finds-relief-after-movements-from-brain-and-sensory-foundations)