Tension headache treatment in Gloucestershire
Recurring, band-like head pain driven by neck and shoulder tension? We treat the muscles and posture behind your headaches for relief without reaching for the painkillers.
Symptoms we help with
Tension headaches are often driven by tight neck and shoulder muscles. Common signs:
Common causes
Tension headaches are commonly caused by posture, stress and muscle tension in the neck and shoulders - especially with long hours at a desk. We treat the source rather than just masking the pain.
How we treat it
We assess your neck, shoulders and posture to understand what's triggering your headaches.
Soft-tissue work, mobilisations, trigger-point release and dry needling to relieve the tension driving the pain.
Tension headaches rarely have one cause - so your plan tackles all of them. You'll leave your first session with targeted exercises, posture advice, and practical desk-setup tweaks you can apply straight away, plus a structured progression so every session builds on the last and the headaches become less frequent, less intense, and easier to manage.
Seek medical advice for sudden, severe or unusual headaches, or headaches with visual changes, weakness or confusion - these need different care.
“Rob has managed to help me over the past 12 months with tension headaches and my stiff neck. He gave a thorough assessment and explanation of the anatomy and what had happened to cause my issues.”
Questions about tension headaches
Can massage really help headaches?
When headaches are driven by neck and shoulder tension, hands-on treatment can reduce both their frequency and intensity.
How is this different from a migraine?
Tension headaches and migraines are different. We treat tension-type and cervicogenic (neck-driven) headaches, and will refer on if your symptoms suggest something else.
How many sessions will I need?
Many clients notice improvement within a few sessions, alongside posture changes. We'll review progress as we go.
tension headaches treatment near you
In clinic at Newent or mobile to your home or workplace across Gloucestershire.
Ready to ease those headaches?
Book your first session with £20 off, or call and we'll find a time that suits.