Osteopathy for Headaches and Migraines
HERE IS A REASON FOR THAT HEADACHE
Osteopathy and Headaches
What are the symptoms of a headache?
What are the common causes of headaches?
1. Neck and back pain
2. History of neck injury – eg whiplash
3. Stress and tension in the body
4. Poor posture
5. Jaw misalignment (following dental work)
6. Eyestrain (especially from a computer screen)
7. Sinus problems
Osteopathy and Headaches
What are the symptoms of a headache?
- Dull pain on both sides of the head
- Tightening of neck muscles
- A stuffy head, with pain above or behind the eyes or on either side of the nose
- Throbbing pain or ache on one side of the head
What are the common causes of headaches?
1. Neck and back pain
2. History of neck injury – eg whiplash
3. Stress and tension in the body
4. Poor posture
5. Jaw misalignment (following dental work)
6. Eyestrain (especially from a computer screen)
7. Sinus problems