13/11/2025
How Osteopathy Can Relieve Headaches
Headaches are among the most common health complaints, often caused by stress, poor posture, muscle tension, or underlying structural imbalances in the body. While medication can offer temporary relief, it rarely addresses the root cause.
Osteopathy takes a different approach by identifying and treating the physical and mechanical factors contributing to pain, helping restore balance and long-term relief.
An osteopath views the body as an interconnected system where muscles, joints, nerves, and circulation all influence one another. When this system is disrupted—such as through tension in the neck and upper back or restriction at the base of the skull—it can place pressure on nerves and blood vessels that lead to headache symptoms. By gently improving movement and releasing strain in these areas, osteopathy promotes better function and reduces irritation that may trigger pain.