Migraine & Headache Treatment: How Our Clinic Helps You Find Relief

Migraines and tension headaches can significantly impact daily life, causing pain, sensitivity, reduced productivity, and difficulty concentrating. Many people live with recurring headaches without realizing that they may be related to muscle tension, posture, spinal alignment, nerve irritation, or underlying biomechanical issues.

At our clinic, we provide comprehensive care using physiotherapy, chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, medical acupuncture, and dry needling to address the root cause of migraines and headaches—not just the symptoms.

Common Causes of Headaches & Migraines

Headaches can be triggered by several physical and lifestyle factors, including:

  • Neck and upper back muscle tension

  • Poor posture (forward head posture, rounded shoulders)

  • Cervical spine joint stiffness

  • Stress and muscle tightness

  • TMJ dysfunction (jaw tension/clenching)

  • Nerve irritation in the neck

  • Eye strain and computer overuse

  • Sleep position and poor pillow support

  • Previous whiplash or neck injuries

Migraines may also be triggered by hormonal changes, certain foods, stress, dehydration, and sensory overload—but structural and muscular dysfunction often plays a major role.

How Our Clinic Helps Treat Migraines & Headaches

We use a multi-disciplinary approach to reduce pain, improve mobility, and prevent future episodes.

1. Physiotherapy for Headaches & Migraines

Physiotherapists treat the mechanical and muscular causes of headaches through:

• Manual Therapy

  • Neck and upper back mobilizations

  • Soft tissue release of tight muscles

  • Trigger point therapy

  • Myofascial release

• Posture Correction & Strengthening

  • Strengthening neck stabilizers

  • Improving upper back and shoulder alignment

  • Reducing tension caused by poor ergonomic habits

• Exercise Rehabilitation

  • Mobility routines for the neck and thoracic spine

  • Stretching tight muscles (traps, levator, suboccipitals)

  • Strengthening weak postural muscles

• Ergonomic Coaching

  • Workspace setup

  • Screen height adjustments

  • Pillow and sleep recommendations

Physiotherapy is especially effective for tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, and migraines triggered by neck dysfunction.

2. Chiropractic Care for Headache Relief

Chiropractors focus on improving spinal alignment and reducing nerve irritation.

Chiropractic treatment includes:

  • Gentle cervical and upper back adjustments

  • Improving joint mobility

  • Correcting posture-related spinal stress

  • Reducing nerve compression contributing to headache symptoms

Chiropractic care is helpful for headaches linked to stiffness, joint dysfunction, or misalignment in the cervical spine.

3. Massage Therapy for Headaches & Migraines

Massage therapy targets the muscular component of recurring headaches.

Massage helps by:

  • Releasing tight upper back, neck, and scalp muscles

  • Reducing stress-related muscle tension

  • Improving circulation to affected areas

  • Decreasing trigger points that refer pain to the head

  • Relaxing the nervous system

Ideal for tension headaches, jaw clenching, and migraines caused by muscle irritation.

4. Medical Acupuncture & Dry Needling

These treatments help calm the nervous system, release stubborn muscle tension, and reduce pain.

Medical Acupuncture Helps:

  • Reduce migraine frequency and intensity

  • Improve blood flow

  • Calm nerve sensitivity

  • Decrease stress and muscle tightness

Dry Needling Helps:

  • Release deep trigger points in the neck, shoulders, and upper back

  • Reduce tension in the suboccipital muscles

  • Improve mobility in restricted areas

These techniques are highly effective for chronic headaches that haven’t responded to stretching alone.

Common Headache & Migraine Types We Treat

  • Tension headaches

  • Cervicogenic headaches (neck-related)

  • Migraine headaches

  • Cluster headaches

  • TMJ-related headaches

  • Postural headaches

  • Stress-induced headaches

  • Whiplash-related headaches

Why Patients Choose Our Clinic

  • Multi-disciplinary approach for faster results

  • Treatments tailored to the underlying cause

  • Focus on long-term prevention, not temporary relief

  • Hands-on, evidence-based therapies

  • Home care guidance to prevent future episodes