Not all headaches are the same, and treatment that helps one type can do nothing for another. Working out which type you have is the first step.
Some headaches begin in the joints and muscles of the upper neck, and these are the ones most likely to respond to hands-on care.
Common types
- Tension-type headache: a band-like pressure with tight neck and shoulder muscles
- Cervicogenic headache: starts at the base of the skull and spreads forward, often one-sided
- Migraine: throbbing pain, often with nausea or sensitivity to light and sound
How we treat it
Where the neck contributes, treatment may include gentle joint mobilisation or adjustment, soft tissue therapy, dry needling and posture and workstation advice. We work alongside your GP for migraine management, not instead of it.
Headaches and training
Headaches that start with exertion, or follow a knock to the head, deserve proper attention. Get a medical assessment before returning to contact sport after a head injury.
What to expect at your first visit
The first appointment is 45 minutes. See what happens at your first visit.
- A conversation about what happened, what makes it better or worse, and what you want to get back to
- A hands-on examination of the painful area and the joints and muscles around it
- A clear explanation of what we find and what we recommend, including how long it may take
- Treatment at the first visit when it is appropriate, plus exercises to take home
