Tension Headache Relief at Health Wise Chiropractic

Julian Simpson
Nov 8, 2023
2 min read

Updated: Sep 22, 2025

Headache Chiropractor Relieve headaches & migraines with expert chiropractic care in Sunbury & Melton. Health Wise Chiropractic – affordable spine & muscle car

A Quick reminder of Tension Type Headaches

- Can occur WITH Migraines

- Not aggregated by physical ACTIVITY

- Females

- Anxiety and stress major contributors ( Increases the incidence by 30%)

Has a worldwide average of 26.0% PREVALENCE

Usually around 40 is peak incidence

Lasts 30 minutes to 7 days

Usually have 10 episodes per year

How different therapies can help - - Mobilisation of the neck and thoracic spine showed a DECREASE in intensity , DECREASE in frequency and DECREASE in duration

- trigger point therapy in neck , masseter and temporal muscles

- Massage therapy decreased frequency after a 1 month follow up

- cranial cervical soft tissue decreased intensity and frequency

SO PLENTY OF OPTIONS to help with your headache relief at Health Wise Chiropractic

Headache Chiropractor

Q: Can a chiropractor help with headaches?Yes, chiropractic care can help relieve tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches by improving spinal alignment and reducing muscle tension.

Q: How does chiropractic treat headaches?We use gentle spinal adjustments, posture correction, and muscle therapy to relieve the stress and pressure that often trigger headaches.

Q: Is chiropractic care safe for frequent headaches?Yes, chiropractic is a safe and drug-free option for many types of headaches when provided by qualified practitioners.

Q: How soon will I feel headache relief?Some patients notice improvement after their first few visits, while others may need a tailored care plan depending on the cause of their headaches.

reference

nt J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Mar; 20(5): 4466. Published online 2023 Mar 2. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20054466 PMCID: PMC10001815 PMID: 36901475