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Headaches Treatment
Headaches are common but they certainly aren’t normal! Because headaches are so common, some people think they are a normal part of life. Painkillers might give some relief from your headaches, but they do not address the cause of the problem. Headaches are a warning sign that something is wrong so just taking painkillers will mask the problem and allow it to get worse. Even worse, a side effect of painkillers is that they can cause a headache! We’re here to help you find natural, drug-free relief from headaches.
Causes of headaches?
Headaches often stem from underlying issues that we can address. Here’s how we can help tackle some of the most common causes of headache pain:
Muscle Tension
Tight muscles in your neck, shoulders, and upper back often trigger tension headaches. Using soft tissue massage and stretching, we can release this tension, easing your pain and preventing future headaches.
Spinal Misalignment
When your spine is out of alignment—especially in your neck—it can affect nerves and blood flow, causing headaches. Gentle spinal adjustments can realign your neck, improving circulation and nerve function to bring you relief.
TMJ Dysfunction
If you clench your jaw or grind your teeth, it can strain your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and cause headaches. We use gentle techniques to relieve tension in your jaw and improve its function, reducing your discomfort.
Poor Posture
Long hours spent sitting or standing poorly can strain your neck and shoulders, leading to tension headaches. By helping you correct your posture, we can alleviate this strain and reduce headache frequency.
Cervicogenic Headaches
These headaches, originating in your neck, often present as pain at the back of your head. Targeted manipulation of your cervical spine can address the source of the pain and provide relief.
Stress and Anxiety
Stress can tighten your neck and shoulder muscles, triggering headaches. We can ease this tension and support your stress management with drug-free, physical treatments, helping prevent stress-related headaches.
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How we treat chronic headaches
We can address the root causes of your headaches, focusing on relieving your pain and preventing them from returning. Using a combination of hands-on care and holistic therapies, we aim to ease tension, correct misalignments, and improve your overall well-being. Allow us to help you move away from pain and relying on painkillers and move towards a life where headaches are not part of daily life.
Spinal Adjustments
Gentle spinal manipulations realign your vertebrae, relieve nerve pressure, and restore mobility. This technique helps reduce back and hip pain caused by misalignment, leaving you feeling more balanced.
Acupuncture
By stimulating key points on your body, acupuncture reduces inflammation, relieves pain, and supports your body’s natural healing process, helping to ease discomfort in your back and hips.
Massage Therapy
We focus on tight muscles and trigger points in your back and hips. By releasing tension, improving blood flow, and enhancing flexibility, we provide immediate relief and promote long-term recovery.
Postural Corrections
We assess your posture and offer guidance to improve alignment and reduce strain on your muscles and joints. Good posture helps prevent headaches associated with poor body mechanics.
Trigger Point Therapy
This focused technique targets specific points of muscle tension to release tight knots contributing to your headache pain. It’s an effective option for both tension headaches and migraines.
3 phases of headache treatment
Pain relief care
Our first priority is to quickly relieve your headache pain, so you can feel better and get back to your day.
Corrective care
Second, we focus on identifying the cause of your headaches and work to fix the underlying issue, giving you long-term relief.
Wellness care
Then, we guide you in maintaining a healthy lifestyle to prevent future headaches and keep you feeling your best.
“I was very sceptical of Osteopathy as a treatment for headaches, but I felt an immediate difference after my first adjustment, and my life has changed completely after only a few more!" “I can recommend Eltham Osteopathy to anyone who has repetitive headaches, treatment at this clinic has been a total game changer for me & my well-being.”
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