Tension headaches are one of the most common forms of headache across the UK, particularly for busy professionals in London who spend long hours at desks or on screens. They typically begin with tightness in the neck and shoulders, gradually creating a dull, pressure-like pain around the head — sometimes accompanied by migraines and sensitivity to light.

At Glow Health Chiropractic in Mayfair, our London chiropractors provide targeted chiropractic care to relieve the head and neck tension behind these headaches and help prevent them from returning.

Why Tension Headaches Happen

Unlike headaches caused by dehydration or illness, tension headaches originate in the musculoskeletal system — especially the neck.

Common triggers include:

• Poor posture from laptop and phone use

• Stress and muscle tension

• Clenching or grinding the jaw

• Lack of breaks during desk work

• Weak neck and upper back muscles

• Sleeping in awkward positions

These habits tighten the muscles around the base of the skull, putting pressure on the nerves that travel into the head — resulting in headaches.

Migraine vs Tension Headaches — What’s the Difference?

It’s common for people to confuse the two. Here’s a simple distinction:

Chiropractic care is highly effective for both — especially when poor posture is involved.

How Chiropractic Care Relieves Tension Headaches

Our approach targets the root causes of headaches: neck misalignment, joint restriction, and muscle tension.

At Glow Health, your personalised care may include:

Gentle spinal adjustments
Improves movement in the cervical spine and reduces nerve irritation.

Posture correction strategies
Addresses forward head posture — a major cause of headache pain.

Muscle and soft tissue therapy
Releases tight muscles such as the upper trapezius and suboccipitals.

Strengthening exercises
Supports the muscles that keep your head upright and aligned.

Lifestyle and ergonomic guidance
Simple daily changes that make a big impact.

This combination helps ease tension, improve mobility, and support long-term head and neck comfort.

Could Posture Be the Problem?

If your head is positioned even a few centimetres forward, it can double the load on the neck muscles. Over time, this leads to fatigue and pain that radiates into the skull.

Signs your posture may be contributing include:

✔ Headaches after screen time
✔ Tightness at the base of the skull
✔ Needing to rub the neck often
✔ Jaw or facial muscle tension
✔ Reduced focus from discomfort

Improving alignment can dramatically reduce the frequency and severity of headaches.

Convenient Chiropractic Care in Central London

We are located in Mayfair, making it quick and easy to access chiropractic care near:

• Marylebone

• Green Park

• Marble Arch

• Hyde Park

• Central London

Whether your headaches are occasional or constant, professional support can help you feel like yourself again. Give us a call to schedule your free phone consultation, we will walk you through our migraines treatment in London.

Ease Head and Neck Tension — Book Today a session with our Chiropractor in London

You don’t have to rely on painkillers to get through the week. With expert chiropractic care, tension headaches become manageable — and often fully preventable.

📍 Glow Health, Chiropractic Clinic in London | Mayfair
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