Headaches and Migraines can vary from a nagging annoyance to debilitating, that can side line you for days. While most people accept headaches as “normal” or solely rely on medication from GP’s to manage, there are other ways to get relief.

The muscle connection

Often the root cause of headaches and migraines can be hidden in the muscles of the neck and jaw. If these muscles are chronically tight, they can cause ongoing tension, leading to more intense and more frequent episodes.

Remedial massage can target these specific areas to:

• Reduce Intensity - ease the severity or eliminate the current episode
• Reduced Frequency - break or interrupt the cycle of recurring pain
• Reduce Onset - maintenance programs can often stop the tension from getting to a chronic stage

TMJ dysfunction

A high percentage of clients I have seen present with Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction, and by managing the cause, we are able to reduce the onset of Headaches and migraines occurring. 

Your TMJ is the section in your jaw that joins your upper and lower jaw together, the little hinge function you can feel just in front of your ear. 

By releasing the surrounding muscle tissues and some very easy exercises to manage at home, you could potentially be headache free, or at least reduce the frequency of them, rather than just masking the symptoms. 

Why try Remedial or Myotherapy Massage for headaches?

Imagine having less symptoms, taking less medication and not having to miss out on social events due to the pain. The goal is to create a better quality of life. 

When to seek medical attention

• A sudden unbearable pain, or an abrupt onset.
• Neurological symptoms: double vision, dizziness, speech difficulties, visual disturbances
• Physical signs: rigid neck, loss of balance, Burning or sharp pain or tender scalp
• Prolonged pain, pain coming and going intermittent for up to a 48hr period

Ready to try the benefits of Remedial Massage?

Our team of remedial massage therapists are ready to assist with TMJ dysfunction. You can book online or call us to schedule an appointment.