Beat Cervicogenic Headaches with Physiotherapy Care

BeachLife Physiotherapy • 5 July 2024

Many people experience headaches that actually come from the neck. These headaches usually develop gradually and feel like a dull ache, a tight band around the head, or one-sided pain that radiates from the neck into the base of the skull, trapezius or shoulder blades.


Common causes include stiff or irritated neck joints, tight or overloaded neck muscles, poor posture, long hours at a desk, and stress-related muscle tension. These factors sensitise the upper neck and trigger referred pain into the head.

At BeachLife Physiotherapy, our team provides targeted treatment to relieve symptoms and prevent them returning. Manual therapy reduces muscle tightness and improves neck mobility; dry needling helps release persistent trigger points; posture correction and stretching reduce strain during daily activities; strengthening exercises build long-term resilience; and simple stress-management techniques help calm overactive neck muscles.

If you’re dealing with neck-related headaches or persistent tightness, physiotherapy can make a significant difference. For expert neck pain and tension headache treatment on the Northern Beaches, visit BeachLife Physiotherapy in Narrabeen or Frenchs Forest and get relief that lasts.

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