Increasing levels of stress in our society, combined with lifestyle factors such as screen usage and poor posture, mean that the incidence of headaches resulting from psychological and musculoskeletal factors is on the rise.
We are a leading chiropractic and osteopathic clinic in Portchester, providing specialist treatment for headaches and related conditions including neck, shoulder, and back pain. We are easily accessible from the M27 and in convenient reach of Fareham, Drayton, Knowle, Widley, Port Solent and the Portsmouth Area.
Our expert practitioners can help you to get to the root cause of your headache, and provide physical therapy treatment to relieve any muscular tension or spinal misalignment which could be contributing to your symptoms. We offer a Free 30-Minute Initial Consultation, and booking is quick and easy online.
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Headaches are divided into different types depending on their causes and symptoms. Whilst there are many clinical categories of headache, there are 3 types that chiropractors and osteopaths typically treat – tension headaches, cervicogenic (neck triggered) headaches, and migraines.
Tension headaches are often a result of stress, depression, anxiety or not enough sleep. Stress causes the muscles of the neck and head to contract, which in turn leads to a headache. Tension headaches are very common and most people will suffer from them at some time in their life.
A migraine is a recurring headache that causes moderate to severe throbbing and pulsating pain, at the front or on one side of the head. Some people have other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or increased sensitivity to light or sound. Migraines are a lot more severe than tension headaches and can stop you carrying out your normal daily activities. They can also last a couple of hours or more.
A cervicogenic headache occurs when pain originates from a specific source in the neck and is referred up to the head. This pain is usually a steady ache or dull feeling, but the pain intensity can sometimes worsen. The pain is usually concentrated on one side of the neck, head, and/or face.
At your Free 30-Minute Consultation, we will be able to diagnose your headache symptoms and explain whether your headache can be treated with chiropractic and osteopathy, or if a different kind of treatment would be more appropriate for you.
Just 7 minutes from the M27 Junction 11/12
Many people take over-the-counter medicines and painkillers for occasional, tension-type headaches. There is nothing at all wrong with taking the occasional paracetamol or aspirin, but if you find yourself regularly suffering from headaches, you might want to consider trying to address the underlying causes, or seeking professional treatment.
Begin by trying to understand the triggers for your headache. For example, you may find your headaches occur as a result of stress, prolonged screen usage, not getting enough sleep, or inadequate hydration. Trying to stay generally healthy, including a healthy diet and getting plenty of rest, may go a long way to improving your symptoms. You may also want to prevent eye strain, for example by ensuring your glasses or contact lenses are the correct prescription, or by increasing the size of the text on your phone or computer screen.
Clinicians Warren and Nathan have many years experience treating a multitude of different conditions in patients of all ages.
We take a bespoke, patient-centred approach to treatment. Your treatment is tailored to you and we aim to help you, as quickly as possible, get back to full health.
Clinicians Warren and Nathan both have many years experience treating many different conditions in patients of all ages.
We take a bespoke, patient-centred approach to treatment. Your treatment is tailored to you and we aim to help you as quickly as possible back to full health.
Osteopathic and chiropractic are a proven way to relieve the symptoms of tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, and migraines.
Chiropractors and osteopaths are experts on spinal and skeletal alignment. We can identify any musculoskeletal factors which may be causing or contributing to your headaches, and relieve these imbalances using non-invasive manipulations or adjustments, relieving the pressure on the neck and head. Better alignment also allows the body to relax more easily and removes any blocks to healthy blood flow, encouraging healing and better function.
Chiropractors and osteopaths work holistically, meaning they consider the relationship between different parts of the musculoskeletal system and how they work together as a whole. It may be that issues in other areas of the body – such as tension in the shoulders or poor posture in the upper back – are contributing to your headaches, and we can diagnose and help to remedy these issues.
Chiropractors and osteopaths are Primary Care Practitioners, meaning we are trained to assess your symptoms and are able to refer you for further tests, including MRIs and other tests and scans, if your headache does not have a musculoskeletal basis or our therapies are not the most appropriate method of treatment in your particular case. We will give you a professional examination and diagnosis at your Free 30-Minute Initial Consultation.
At Hutchinson Health we pride ourselves on a personal, individualised approach to your treatment. You’ll receive a full examination and accurate diagnosis, allowing you to understand the root causes of your pain, and allowing us to treat not just where it hurts, but why it hurts.
You’ll have time to discuss and ask questions, and will be able to start your treatment programme immediately.
At Hutchinson Health, our professional and welcoming team have had 20 years of clinical experience in providing exceptional chiropractic and osteopathic care for headaches. Chiropractor Warren and osteopath Nathan have helped people from all walks of life with a variety of musculoskeletal complaints including all kinds of headaches, neck pain, back pain and more.
We work with you to create a bespoke treatment plan. Using proven hands-on techniques, we will explore the problem areas in your neck, spine and scalp, to understand the underlying causes of your headache and help you on the road to recovery.
The Portchester clinic is easily accessible from the M27 and surrounding areas. We offer a Free 30-Minute Consultation and booking is quick and easy online.
If you’d like to read more about headaches, please click on the links below.
Migraine Trust
NHS information about headaches
Headache Basics article by WebMD
Patientinfo article on headaches
WHO information on headaches
We treat a wide range of conditions which are muscle and joint related, or which have their roots in musculoskeletal issues.
If you’d like to discuss whether we can help in your particular case, feel free to contact us or book a free 30-minute consultation
We treat a wide range of conditions which are muscle and joint related, or which have their roots in musculoskeletal issues.
If you’d like to discuss whether we can help in your particular case, feel free to contact us or book a Free 30-Minute Consultation.
According to the Global Burden of Disease study headache disorders are amongst the most prevalent and disabling conditions worldwide and it is estimated each day around 15% of the world population have a headache.
Headaches can affect everyone, and suffering from them can significantly bring us down. In addition, headaches can affect our sleep patterns, affecting energy levels, health, and mood. If you have recurring headaches, Chiropractic care may be able to help – let us show you how in a quick overview.
Tension headaches are a common type of headache and can be experienced by all of us at some time in our life. These headaches are commonly described as mild to moderately painful headaches that feel like a band is tightening around the head
The information on this page was last reviewed in January 2023 by Warren Dickinson, Chiropractor.
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