Headache Treatment Cape Town
Some headaches start in the neck and upper back. These cervicogenic and tension-type headaches can respond to manual therapy, exercise and changes to daily load.
Other headaches need a doctor. Assessment screens for these first and refers when needed.
Common causes
How did it start?
Cervicogenic headache
One-sided headache that starts in the neck and is provoked by neck movement or sustained postures. Manual therapy combined with exercise has good support.
Tension-type headache
A band-like pressure around the head, often linked with stress, sleep and long screen time.
Migraine
Co-managed with your GP. Neck care can help some people with neck pain alongside migraine.
Jaw (TMJ) pain
Clicking, jaw pain and headaches around the temples can be helped with manual therapy and exercise.
How treatment works
- AssessHistory, movement and clinical tests, with screening for anything that needs a doctor.
- ExplainA clear diagnosis in plain language, and what recovery usually looks like.
- TreatHands-on care where it helps: joint and soft tissue work, dry needling or adjustments.
- RebuildExercises and a training plan so it holds up, with an end point.
When to get urgent medical care
- A sudden, severe “thunderclap” headache, a headache with fever and a stiff neck, or after a head injury: seek emergency care.
- A new headache pattern after age 50, or headache with weakness, vision changes or confusion.
Questions
Can a chiropractor help with headaches?
For headaches that come from the neck, manual therapy and exercise can reduce how often and how badly they occur. Other headache types are referred.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Book your chiropractic consultation and start working towards better movement and less pain.