Headache Treatment in East Grinstead

Headaches

Recurring headaches can be exhausting—affecting your concentration, sleep, mood, and overall quality of life. While some headaches are linked to tension or posture, others may be related to muscle tightness, jaw problems, or restricted movement in the neck and upper spine. If you're struggling with frequent headaches and looking for help in East Grinstead, osteopathy offers a safe, drug-free approach that focuses on resolving the underlying causes.

What Causes Headaches?

  • Tension-type headaches from tight neck and shoulder muscles

  • Cervicogenic headaches caused by stiffness or dysfunction in the neck joints

  • Postural strain from desk work, screen time, or poor sleep positioning

  • TMJ (jaw) dysfunction

  • Stress-related muscle tension

In many cases, headaches are linked to musculoskeletal tension that can be treated manually—especially when they don’t respond well to painkillers alone.

How Osteopathy Helps

Osteopathic treatment aims to relieve the physical tension and mechanical issues contributing to your headaches. Treatment may include:

  • Neck and upper back mobilisation – to restore movement and ease pressure

  • Soft tissue techniques – to release tension in the neck, shoulders, and jaw

  • Postural advice – to reduce daily strain on your spine and muscles

  • Breathing and relaxation techniques – to help with stress-related pattern

Medical Acupuncture

When appropriate, medical acupuncture may also be used. This approach involves very fine needles that help reduce muscle tension, stimulate natural pain relief, and calm the nervous system—often with excellent results for tension-type and cervicogenic headaches.

Your First Visit

At your initial appointment, we’ll:

  1. Discuss the nature of your headaches—when they started, triggers, and patterns

  2. Carry out a full assessment of your posture, neck, jaw, and upper back

  3. Provide hands-on treatment during the session

  4. Create a tailored treatment and self-care plan to support your long-term relief

You’ll receive clear guidance and a personalised approach focused on reducing both the frequency and intensity of your headaches.

Get Relief from Headaches with Osteopathy in East Grinstead

If you’re experiencing regular headaches and want to explore a hands-on, drug-free treatment option, osteopathy and medical acupuncture may help. Located near to East Grinstead, we offer professional care tailored to you.

 Book online or call 01342 537005 to arrange your first appointment.

We treat:

Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Headaches, Hip Pain, Plantar Fasciitis , Muscle Strains and Sports Injuries.