Headaches / Migraines, Neck Pain and TMJ

Overview

North Hobart Massage can certainly deal with neck pain, headaches, and migraines, especially tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches. Most headaches begin in the neck or in between the shoulder blades. Then as the day progresses, it slowly creeps up into the base of the skull (suboccipital region) and eventually over your head and ends just above your eyebrows. Some patients may even feel a headband-like pressure around the forehead, worse still it radiates behind the eyes, potentially causing vision changes.  

The jaw joint, also known as the temporal-mandibular joint (TMJ), is controlled by muscles within the cheek, neck, and temples. You may be experiencing jaw clicking symptoms, uneasy chewing, clenching, and potentially radiating pain around your cheeks. Jaw symptoms may refer upwards to the head or eye, causing headache-like symptoms. Sometimes, it may also be refereed from the neck and underneath the ear.  

During the session

• Our remedial massage therapists in North Hobart Massage are qualified to properly assess and determine the root cause of your headaches, migraines, neck aches, and TMJ problems. 

• They will work on releasing affected muscle using a pre-selected range of modalities which include remedial massage, muscle stripping, trigger point therapy, dry needling, and hot stones. Your preference of modalities will be considered. 

• A second assessment will then be performed, and a treatment plan may be provided to alleviate your symptoms. 

• Stretches, exercises, and ergonomic recommendations may also be provided to help you manage your symptoms.