07/12/2025
Tension Headaches: More Than “Just a Headache” 💆♀️
Tension headaches often start with muscle and joint tension, not just stress. Key areas involved include the TMJ (jaw joint), the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle, and tightness through the upper back and neck.
When the TMJ is restricted or misaligned, it can create tension through the jaw, temples and base of the skull. A tight SCM muscle (the long muscle running from behind your ear to your collarbone) can refer pain into the head, behind the eyes and around the forehead. Add poor posture or tension through the upper thoracic spine and neck, and the nervous system stays in a constant “fight or flight” state — making headaches frequent and persistent.
✨ How Bowen Therapy helps: Bowen Therapy works by sending gentle, precise signals to the nervous system, encouraging the body to reset and release deeply held tension. It: • Relaxes the TMJ and jaw muscles
• Releases the SCM and cervical spine tension
• Improves upper back and neck mobility
• Restores postural balance
• Shifts the nervous system into a healing, parasympathetic state
Many clients experience reduced headache frequency, intensity, and longer-lasting relief by addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms.
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