Many people suffer from headaches. Tension type headache is the one we see most commonly and is often referred to as the ‘everyday headache.’

These types of headache can be triggered by several emotional components such as stress and anxiety or more physical causes such as poor posture and a lack of physical activity.

 Often, when we examine individuals who suffer with headaches, the top joints in their neck are lacking in movement. This puts pressures on other areas of the spine and the muscles at the base of the skull, neck and shoulders, which can refer pain into the head. Restoring normal movement in the cervical spine and releasing muscle tension can reduce pain, stiffness and the pressure sensation sometimes experienced with a tension headache.

During your initial consultation we will take a detailed history to establish if there is an underlying cause to your headache that is not related to the neck. We will also check your blood pressure and perform several other tests to determine the probable cause of your headache. If we deduce it is likely related to your neck, then chiropractic care is proven to be an effective treatment with fewer side effects then taking everyday painkillers.

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