Episode 192 | Neck Pain, Headache and Manual Therapy: Mechanisms And Efficacy With Professor Matteo Castaldo, PhD

Our expert guest is Professor Matteo Castaldo. He graduated as a physiotherapist in 2007. After a few years of practice and many courses in Manual Therapy, he decided to pursue a research PhD where they focus on chronic neck pain, chronic headache, its mechanisms and central sensitization. He's working as a post-Doctoral researcher exploring headaches and other chronic pain syndromes. He works part-time as a treating clinician specializing in headache and neck pain, as well as teaches post-graduate courses to a physical therapist and medical doctors. In this episode, you'll know all about the role of biomechanics and neck-related structures and headache type pain, how to properly assess headache and neck pain. Why physical therapy is helpful for treating these conditions and the shared mechanisms between neck pain, headache, and central sensitization.

Before we begin it, don't forget there's still time to take advantage of our summer 2020 free book giveaway. All you have to do is visit our show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review and then fill out the form by going to the URL, www.IntegrativePainScienceInstitute.com/giveaway. I'll send you a free copy of my book, Heal Your Pain Now. Remember, there are only 50 copies available. Take advantage of this limited offer while it lasts. Let's begin and let's meet Professor Matteo Castaldo and learn about neck pain and chronic headaches.