Neck & Shoulder Headaches

The medical term for headaches coming from your neck and shoulders is cervicogenic headaches. But even knowing that isn’t much comfort when you’re suffering from the pain and distress that they bring.

As always, we’ll aim to get to the root causes of your headaches. Typically they’re brought about by tension that causes neck pain or pain in the back of the head – tension that often results from irritation of the joints and muscles by things like strains, repetitive postures and lifting.

The good news is that natural, hands-on treatments can act as effective prevention against migraine headaches or constant headaches, and can help to relieve the pain. And using a preventative approach rather than medication can often be a better treatment strategy.

Our chiropractic, osteopathic and physiotherapy specialists in names of locations are experienced and highly qualified in the treatment, prevention and relief of migraines and headaches.

Our experienced and highly qualified chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists typically use a combination of hands-on treatments. These may include manipulation, mobilisation, trigger point therapy, soft tissue techniques and medical acupuncture.

Some patients ask us whether manipulation of the neck is safe. The answer is yes. Research evidence indicates a rare risk of stroke noted at 0.001% which is the same risk factor seen in patients who go to their GP for their headaches. If we feel that there may be some other cause for your head pain, then of course we will refer you appropriately.