Headaches and Migraine – Expert Osteopathic Treatment in Medway
Headaches vary in type and cause. Osteopathy can help with certain headaches, including:
Tension Headaches
- Constant ache on both sides of the head
- Often caused by stress, poor posture, dehydration
- Cervicogenic Headaches
- One-sided pain at the back of the head and neck
- May include nausea, dizziness, blurred vision
Migraines
- Throbbing pain on one side of the head
- May last hours to days, with nausea and light sensitivity Triggers include:
- Emotional (stress, anxiety)
- Physical (posture, neck tension)
How Osteopathy Helps with Headaches
An osteopath will assess your headache type and provide targeted treatment, which may include:
- Soft tissue massage
- Joint mobilisation
- Cranial techniques
- Postural advice and exercises
Other Headaches
Cluster headaches, hypertension headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, and temporal arteritis are less likely to respond to osteopathy. If your headache follows a head injury or includes confusion or dizziness, seek immediate medical advice.
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