There are many types and causes of headaches and the symptoms can be extremely variable between people. Common symptoms include pain/pressure in the head and upper neck. Nausea, visual changes, light sensitivity and pins and needles in the arms also commonly occur.

Common causes of headaches include:

• Tension/restriction in your neck and upper back
• Sinus congestion
• Whiplash injury
• Stress
• Jaw problems
• Posture
• Eye strain
• Dehydration

Common triggers of migraines include: caffeine, alcohol, stress, menstruation.

At the Body Clinic, our Osteopaths can assess any musculoskeletal causes of your headaches such as tension in the muscles, joints or ligaments in the jaw/neck. We can use massage, mobilization, stretching and manipulative techniques to help improve any restrictions, tension and mobility in your neck and upper back.