Headaches
A large proportion of recurring headaches originate in the neck, which means they respond to treatment aimed at the neck rather than the head.
Also called:Tension headache, Cervicogenic headache, Neck-related headache
What it feels like
- Pain starting at the base of the skull
- Headache worse after desk work or driving
- Tightness across the shoulders alongside it
- One-sided pain that does not switch sides
A headache that starts at the base of the skull and worsens with desk work is usually telling you where to look.
How we treat it
Manual Therapy
Skilled hands-on treatment of joints and soft tissue to restore movement and reduce pain, delivered by a licensed physical therapist rather than a machine.
Joint Mobilization
Graded, controlled movement applied directly to a restricted joint to restore its normal glide and reduce the pain that comes with guarding.
Therapeutic Exercise
A progressive, individually prescribed exercise programme that rebuilds strength, mobility and control so improvements hold after discharge.
Physical Therapy
A full evaluation, a diagnosis you can understand, and a treatment plan built for your body and your goals rather than a generic protocol.
Spinal Manipulation
Precise, controlled movement applied to spinal joints to restore mobility and reduce pain, used as part of a wider treatment plan rather than on its own.